Dr. Nathan Gianneschi

Professor

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Biography

Nathan Gianneschi is the Jacob & Rosaline Cohn Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University. His research focuses on the development of biomaterials and polymeric materials for applications in health care and diagnostics. Gianneschi's interdisciplinary group conducts fundamental and translational research including areas such as biomimicry, nanomaterials, and therapeutic delivery systems. His work has led to new insights in the field of chemical biology, particularly through the study of programmable enzymatic systems and the synthesis of functional materials. He has received several honors, including the Blavatnik Young Scientist Award and recognition from the Royal Society of Chemistry. He is also an NIH Director’s New Innovator Award recipient. Gianneschi is known for his contributions to the development of proteomimetic polymers and the application of nanotechnology in medical contexts, with a focus on enabling technologies for imaging and diagnosis.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching and research in the fields of chemistry, materials science, and biomedical engineering.

Awards

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Finalist, Blavatnik Young Scientist Award

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Fellow, Royal Society Chemistry

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Outstanding Young Scientist Award, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

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Kavli Fellow, National Academy Sciences

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NIH Director’s Transformative Research 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.