Dr. Nathan Gianneschi

Professor

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Biography

Nathan Gianneschi is a professor in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University, specializing in chemical biology and materials science. He leads an interdisciplinary team focused on fundamental and translational research in biomaterials, polymers, and nanomaterials. His research includes the study of biomacromolecules, electron microscopy techniques, and the development of novel functional materials. Gianneschi’s work has significantly advanced the understanding of synthetic melanin and its applications in biomedical fields, including regenerative medicine and drug delivery. His selected publications cover various topics, including the exploration of organic nanomaterials and advancements in soft matter. Gianneschi’s contributions to science have earned him numerous accolades, such as the Kabiller Young Investigator Award and an election to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. He actively mentors students and postdoctoral scholars, fostering the next generation of scientists.

Research Interests

Awards

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Kabiller Young Investigator Award

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Elected American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering

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Finalist, Blavatnik Young Scientist Award

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Tianfu Distinguished Lecturer Polymer Science Engineering, Sichuan University

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Fellow Royal Society Chemistry

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Outstanding Young Scientist Award, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, PAT

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UC San Diego Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Postdoctoral Scholar Mentoring

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Kavli Fellow National Academy Sciences

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NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellow

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NIH Director’s New Innovator Award

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UC San Diego Panhellenic Outstanding Professor Award

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Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) – DOD AFOSR

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Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation New Faculty Award

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.