Dr. David Katz

Professor

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Biography

David Katz is the Nello L. Teer, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University, where he has made significant contributions to the fields of biomaterials, biomechanics, and biophysics. His research focuses on drug delivery mechanisms and the development of effective microbicides, particularly those aimed at preventing HIV transmission. With a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, David's work encompasses various aspects of biomedical imaging and modeling of biological systems. He has received several awards for his teaching and research, including the Klein Family Distinguished Teaching Award and the Capers Marion McDonald Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research. He is a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering and continues to mentor graduate students in advanced biomedical engineering topics and projects. His extensive research output includes numerous publications which address complex challenges in drug delivery and reproductive biology, making significant impacts on the scientific community and public health.

Research Interests

Awards

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Klein Family Distinguished Teaching Award

2018-01-01
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Capers Marion McDonald Award

2010-01-01
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Fellow

1998-01-01

Courses

BME 792: Continuation Graduate Independent Study BME 790: Advanced Topics Graduate Students BME 494: Projects Biomedical Engineering BME 493: Projects Biomedical Engineering BME 394: Projects Biomedical Engineering

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)