Dr. Amir Sheikhi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Amir Sheikhi is an Associate Professor at the Eberly College of Science, Penn State University, where he holds the Dorothy Foehr Huck J. Lloyd Huck Early Career Chair. His research primarily focuses on Biomaterials and Regenerative Engineering, exploring various interdisciplinary areas. His lab, the Bio-Soft Materials Laboratory (B-SMaL), specializes in developing next-generation biomaterials and technologies for tissue engineering and regeneration. Professor Sheikhi's work emphasizes microfluidic-enabled hydrogels, self-healing soft materials, and innovative applications in medicine and environmental technologies. He has received numerous accolades, including the Hisako Terasaki Young Innovator Award and the ACS Unilever Award for Outstanding Young Investigator. He has also featured prominently in various prestigious conferences and publications, marking him as a leading figure in his field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Scialog Fellow

2024-01-01
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Hisako Terasaki Young Innovator Award

2023-01-01
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Rustum Della Roy Innovation in Materials Research Award

2022-01-01
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Canadian Institutes Health Research (CIHR) Postdoctoral Fellowship

2016-01-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.