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David Needham is a Professor Emeritus at Duke University in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. He obtained his B.S. from Nottingham Trent University in 1975 and his Ph.D. from the University of Nottingham in 1981. His research focuses on soft matter physics, particularly in areas such as biomechanics and biomaterials, exploring the interactions of mechanical systems at the nanoscale. His work involves significant contributions to the development of temperature-sensitive liposomes for drug delivery and targeted treatment strategies in cancer. Needham has held notable academic positions, including honorary professor at the School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, and has been a visiting professor in various programs across Denmark. He has received multiple awards for his contributions to science, including the Doctor of Science from the University of Nottingham in 2015 and recognition from prestigious institutions like the NATO/SERC fellowship. He is actively engaged in advancing the field of nanomedicine through interdisciplinary research at the intersection of engineering and healthcare, focusing on therapeutics that utilize novel biophysical approaches.
Duke University • Durham, NC, USA
Served as a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, focusing on soft matter biomechanics and drug delivery systems.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)