Dr. Arthur Prindle

Associate Professor

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Biography

Arthur Prindle is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Northwestern Engineering with a courtesy appointment in Biomedical Engineering and Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. He earned his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of California, San Diego, and his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with honors from the California Institute of Technology. His research focuses on understanding the molecular and cellular interactions that lead to collective behaviors in microbial communities. Through the use of synthetic biology, quantitative microscopy, and microfluidics, he aims to investigate the molecular mechanisms of cell communication across broad spatial and temporal scales. Prindle's goal is to apply these principles towards developing new synthetic biology approaches to address biomedical problems, particularly in the field of microbiome engineering. He has authored and co-authored several significant publications and continues to advance the understanding of microbial interactions and their applications.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.