Biomaterials & nanotechnology
Research in biomaterials and nanotechnology at Carnegie Mellon spans fundamental research and applications, building on strengths in polymer chemistry, nanotechnology, and colloidal science. Close collaboration within the university and with partner universities and medical centers creates a strong environment for interdisciplinary and synergistic research.
Focus areas
- Bio-interfaces & drug delivery
Research in bio-interfaces focuses on developing a cellular and molecular-level understanding of complex biological systems and applying that knowledge to the controlled release of therapeutic agents and more effective medical devices. - Nanobiotechnology & bioMEMS
Nanobiotechnology combines molecular assembly and nanoscale design to enable control over biological processes. Research in this area explores technologies for investigating biological systems and their potential applications while also assessing associated health risks.
Faculty
Tzahi Cohen-Karni
Professor
Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering
Keith Cook
Department Head and Professor
Biomedical Engineering
Director
Bioengineered Organs Initiative
Adam Feinberg
Robert Mehrabian Professor
Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering
Philip LeDuc
William J. Brown Professor
Mechanical Engineering
Director
Center for the Mechanics and Engineering of Cellular Systems
Tagbo Niepa
Arthur Hamerschlag Associate Professor
Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Rahul Panat
Professor
Mechanical Engineering
Associate Director of Research
Manufacturing Futures Institute
Robert Tilton
Chevron Professor and Director of Undergraduate Education
Chemical Engineering
Yongxin (Leon) Zhao
Associate Professor
Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences
Siyang Zheng
Professor
Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering
