Dr. Lola Eniola Adefeso

Professor

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Biography

Lola Eniola-Adefeso is a Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Michigan. She has a rich academic background, earning her PhD in Chemical Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 2004, and has extensive experience in academia since 2006. Her primary research focuses on cell adhesion and drug delivery systems, particularly in the context of targeting vascular diseases through bio-functionalized particles. The goal of her research is to leverage knowledge of the cellular inflammatory response and blood flow dynamics to design therapeutics that improve drug delivery and imaging techniques. She has collaborated extensively with polymer chemists to develop new materials that can better navigate the immune response. In her teaching role, Eniola-Adefeso instructs various undergraduate and graduate courses in chemical engineering, emphasizing innovative principles in drug delivery targeting. She is recognized for her contributions to engineering education and diversity initiatives within the engineering field, reflecting her commitment to inclusion and outreach.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Serves as a faculty member in the Chemical Engineering Department contributing to teaching and research.

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Held this position prior to becoming a full professor, contributing to the department's academic and research initiatives.

Assistant Professor

2006-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Began tenure at the university, focusing on research related to chemical engineering and its applications.

Researcher

2004-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Baylor College of Medicine • Houston, Texas

Conducted research in the Pediatrics/Leukocyte Biology department.

Awards

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Senior Fellow

2017-01-01
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Fellow

2017-01-01
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Mentorship Excellence Award

2017-01-01
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William W. Grimes Award

2017-01-01
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Diversity Service Award

2016-01-01
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Selected Participant

2012-01-01
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Teaching Innovation Award

2012-01-01
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Research Achievement Award

2012-01-01
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NSF CAREER Award

2011-01-01
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Innovator Award

2010-01-01
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Scientist Development Grant

2007-01-01
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Rackham Faculty Development Grant

2006-01-01
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Travel Fellowship Award

2006-01-01
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Graduate Research Fellowship

2002-01-01
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Meyerhoff Scholarship

1997-01-01

Courses

ChE 230 – Material Energy Balance ChE 342 – Mass Heat Transfer ChE 696 – Engineering Principle Drug Delivery Targeting

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science