Dr. Juan De Pablo

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Biography

Juan de Pablo is the inaugural Executive Vice President for Global Science and Technology and the Executive Dean of the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. His leadership emphasizes cross-University, multidisciplinary efforts that enhance NYU’s science and technology initiatives aimed at addressing global challenges. Under his guidance, Tandon has centered its engineering research and education on critical areas such as human health, material discovery, and sustainability. Previously, he served as the Executive Vice President for Science, Innovation and Global Initiatives at the University of Chicago, and the Liew Family Professor of Molecular Engineering at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. He has a prominent background as a materials scientist and chemical engineer with a focus on polymers, macromolecules, and computational methods for modeling complex molecular systems. de Pablo’s extensive publication record includes over 650 scholarly works, and he has been recognized with numerous awards for his contributions to the field, including induction into the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Sciences. He has also delivered prestigious lectures and served on several key advisory committees.

Research Interests

Experience

Executive Vice President Global Science Technology

— Present

New York University • Brooklyn, NY

Leading efforts across the university to enhance science and technology initiatives.

Liew Family Professor Molecular Engineering

— Present

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering • Chicago, IL

Conducting research in the fields of molecular engineering and materials science.

Awards

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Polymer Physics Prize

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DuPont Medal of Excellence in Nutrition and Health Sciences

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Intel Patterning Science Award

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Charles Stine Award

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.