Dr. Pablo Iglesias

Biography

Pablo Iglesias is the Edward J. Schaefer Professor and Department Head of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on computational techniques grounded in control information theory to study biological signal transduction pathways. He holds secondary appointments in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, as well as in the departments of Cell Biology and Biomedical Engineering at the School of Medicine. His research investigates how cells interpret directional cues to guide motion and how regulatory mechanisms control cell division. His work includes engineering 'killer cells' that can efficiently engulf pathogens and understanding the implications of cell morphology on metastasis. He has authored over 150 research articles and books, including 'Minimum Entropy Control for Time-Varying Systems' and 'Control Theory for Systems Biology'. Pablo is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and was named a Fellow in 2017 for his contributions to control theory and systems biology. He has received multiple teaching and innovation awards and held visiting appointments at prestigious institutions worldwide.

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