Dr. Nicholas Peppas

Biography

Nicholas Peppas is the Cockrell Family Regents Chaired Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, where he directs the Institute of Biomaterials, Drug Delivery, and Regenerative Medicine. His research focuses on biomaterials, drug delivery, bionanotechnology, and nanomaterials, employing a multidisciplinary approach that integrates modern molecular and cellular biology with engineering principles. Peppas has made significant contributions in designing next-generation therapeutic agent release systems for the treatment of diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. He holds a Sc.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a D. Eng. from the National Technical University of Athens, Greece. Peppas has garnered numerous awards including the Founders Award from the National Academy of Engineering and the Adam Yarmolinsky Award from the National Academy of Medicine. His inventions encompass advancements such as non-thrombogenic biomaterials, artificial organs, and innovative drug delivery systems. With over 161,000 citations and an H-index of 189, Peppas is ranked among the top biomedical/chemical engineering scientists globally. He is a member of several prestigious academies and serves as deputy editor for Science Advances and editor-in-chief of Regenerative Biomaterials.

Research Interests