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Jennifer Curtis is a Professor in the School of Physics at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She obtained her Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Chicago in 2002 and a B.A. in Physics from Columbia University in 1997. Professor Curtis has been recognized for her contributions to the field with numerous awards including the Georgia Tech College of Science Faculty Mentor Award and the NSF Faculty Early Development CAREER Award. Her research focuses on cell biophysics, specifically cell mechanics and adhesion dynamics as well as immunophysics and glycobiology. She investigates the physical interactions of hyaluronan and hyaluronan synthase within tissues, contributing significant findings to the fields of cellular mechanics and biophysical engineering. In addition to her research endeavors, she actively engages in teaching and mentoring students in the fields of Physics and Engineering.
Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA
Teaching and conducting research in the field of Physics, specializing in biophysical applications.
A patent for a method of assembling bioactive proteins using thermochemical processes.
Patent covering the use of optical tweezers for manipulating particles in fluid.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.