Dr. Matthew Becker

Professor

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Biography

Matthew L. Becker is the Hugo L. Blomquist Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Duke University and is also an esteemed faculty member in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, and Biomedical Engineering. His research focuses on the development of functional biomaterials, particularly through the application of polymer chemistry and bioconjugate chemistry. His laboratory, the Becker Laboratory for Functional Biomaterials, engages in multidisciplinary efforts to create and characterize materials for a variety of applications including drug delivery and tissue engineering. Becker has made significant contributions to the field with a focus on creating degradable polymers and custom inks for additive manufacturing. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards recognizing his expertise and contributions, including fellowships from the National Academy of Inventors and the American Chemical Society. In addition to his research, he is dedicated to teaching and mentoring students, driving innovative projects that bridge chemistry with engineering and medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research at the university level, focusing on polymer chemistry and biotechnology.

Awards

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Fellow

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Fellow

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Carl S. Marvel Award

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Fellow

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Biomacromolecules/Macromolecules Young Investigator Award

Courses

NEUROSCI 494: Research Independent Study 2 NEUROSCI 493: Research Independent Study 1 592: Research Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Material Science 392: Undergraduate Projects Mechanical Engineering CHEM 539: Polymer Chemistry CHEM 494: Research Independent Study CHEM 493: Research Independent Study CHEM 394: Research Independent Study CHEM 393: Research Independent Study CHEM 110DL: Honors Chemistry: Core Concepts Context BME 792: Continuation Graduate Independent Study BME 791: Graduate Independent Study BME 493: Projects Biomedical Engineering (GE)

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)