Fan Yuan is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. With a Ph.D. from the City University of New York obtained in 1990, he has dedicated his career to advancing the understanding of drug delivery systems and the principles governing the transport of therapeutic agents through biological tissues. Dr. Yuan's research focuses on the mechanisms of drug and gene delivery, pharmacokinetics, and the application of electroporation technology in treating tumors. He has published over 100 articles in prominent peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to the field of biomedical engineering. His instructional role spans both undergraduate and graduate courses, where he integrates his robust research experience into the curriculum. Yuan's innovations have garnered various accolades, including being named a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering and receiving a CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation. His work aims to enhance therapeutic delivery systems, which are vital for improving treatment outcomes across a broad spectrum of diseases.