Dr. Amir Sheikhi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Amir Sheikhi is an Associate Professor at Penn State University in the Department of Chemical Engineering. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tehran and a Ph.D. from McGill University. His research focuses on biomaterials and regenerative engineering with applications in tissue engineering, drug delivery, and environmentally sustainable materials. He leads the Bio-Soft Materials Laboratory, which specializes in the development of microfluidic-enabled biomaterials and smart materials. He has received numerous awards including the ACS PMSE Early Investigator Award and the Hisako Terasaki Young Innovator Award. Sheikhi has also contributed significantly to academic committees and has been involved in organizing various conferences related to biomaterials and chemical engineering. His extensive list of publications includes research in nanotechnology, synthetic biology, and biotechnology, highlighting his innovative approach to advancing the knowledge of sustainable materials.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Penn State University • Park, PA

Teaching and research in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Awards

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ACS PMSE Early Investigator

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Hisako Terasaki Young Innovator Award

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Selected National Academies Engineering 9th Arab-American Frontiers Symposium

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.