Dr. David Gracias

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Biography

David Gracias is a professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, known for his groundbreaking work in micro/nanotechnology, self-folding materials, and physical intelligence. He has an impressive h-index of 76 and has published over 200 technical articles in high-impact journals such as Science, PNAS, and Nature-X. He leads a multidisciplinary lab that integrates microelectronic chip fabrication with biofabrication and biointerfaces, employing techniques such as 3D printing, fluorescence, FT-IR, and RF measurements. His ongoing research includes engineered living materials, drug delivery systems, and organoid intelligence. Gracias holds 36 patents and has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the NSF Career Award and the Beckman Young Investigator Award. Additionally, he has received several election accolades as a Fellow in eminent scientific engineering societies. His notable contributions have garnered attention from agencies such as the NIH and NSF and coverage in notable media outlets.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, leading research in micro/nanotechnology and self-folding materials.

Awards

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National Academy Inventors Fellow

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NSF Career Award

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NIH Director’s New Innovator Award

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Beckman Young Investigator Award

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Camille Dreyfus Teacher Scholar

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Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Award

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.