Dr. Chad Mirkin

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Biography

Chad Mirkin is a prominent chemist, recognized for his groundbreaking work in nanotechnology and materials science. He serves as the George B. Rathmann Professor at Northwestern University, where he leads the Mirkin Group, focusing on nanostructures and their applications in various fields including biomedical engineering and materials innovation. Mirkin's research is centered on developing methods to control the architecture of molecular materials at the nanoscale, particularly through spherical nucleic acids and nanoparticle technologies. Pioneering concepts such as DNA-based nanoparticle assembly, he has significantly contributed to structural nanomedicine and has been instrumental in the invention of megalibraries for accelerated discovery in materials science. His contributions have earned him numerous awards including the Kavli Prize in Nanoscience, and he is recognized globally as a leader in his field.

Research Interests

Nanotechnology Materials Science Spherical Nucleic Acids Biomedical Engineering Chemical Sensing Gene Regulation

Experience

George B. Rathmann Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Lead research in nanotechnology and materials science.

Awards

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ACS Award in Chemistry of Materials

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Nadrian C. Seeman Nanoscience Prize

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Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Investigator

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J. Willard Gibbs Medal

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Foreign Member

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Kavli Prize in Nanoscience

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Guggenheim Fellow

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Materials Innovation Award

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King Faisal Prize

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MRS Medal

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John P. McGovern Science Society Award

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Faraday Medal

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UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize in Research in the Life Sciences

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Royal Society of Chemistry de Gennes Prize

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G. M. Kosolapoff Award

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ACS Division of Colloid and Surface Science Award

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AAAS Philip Hauge Abelson Award

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Nakamura Award

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Harry Carol Mosher Award

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Kabiller Prize in Nanoscience and Nanomedicine

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SCI Perkin Medal

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Netherlands Award in Supramolecular Chemistry

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Theodore William Richards Medal

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Harrison Howe Award

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Remsen Award

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Ralph N. Adams Award in Bioanalytical Chemistry

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Fellow of the American Chemical Society

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Wilhelm Exner Medal

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Dickson Prize in Science

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William H. Nichols Medal

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RUSNANOPRIZE

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Dan David Prize

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American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal

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Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering

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Raymond Beverly Sackler Prize in Convergence Research

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Royal Society of Chemistry Centenary Prize

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Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

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Linus Pauling Medal

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Walston Chubb Award for Innovation

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American Chemical Society Award for Creative Invention

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Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Fellow of the National Academy of Medicine

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Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences

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Lemelson-MIT Prize

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Member of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

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

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