Dr. Peter Searson

Professor

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Biography

Peter Searson is the Joseph R. Lynn C. Reynolds Professor of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, specializing in materials science engineering. His research integrates tissue engineering, novel biomaterials, and stem cell biology to develop in vitro models of vascular systems. Searson has joint appointments in the Departments of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Oncology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Physics and Astronomy. As the director of the Measurement Corps, he is also involved in the inHealth initiative, which is Johns Hopkins' individualized health initiative. His recent projects utilize a reverse engineering approach to create in vitro models of the blood-brain barrier and tumor microenvironment. Searson's laboratory focuses on using tissue engineering and stem cell biology to study neurogenesis, vascularization, mechanistic studies of disease progression, and drug gene delivery. He is a fellow of several prestigious societies including the American Physical Society and the Electrochemical Society and has received the IBM Distinguished Faculty Award twice. Searson has served in leadership roles within the Johns Hopkins Institute NanoBioTechnology and the Center of Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence, influencing research and education in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

Joined the faculty with a focus on materials science engineering.

Chair

— Present

Department of Materials Science and Engineering • Johns Hopkins University

Led the department during a key growth period.

Co-founder and Director

— Present

Johns Hopkins Institute NanoBioTechnology • Baltimore, MD

Established and directed the institute, advancing research in nanobiotechnology.

Director

— Present

Johns Hopkins University Center of Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence • Baltimore, MD

Directed the center, focusing on nanotechnology applications in cancer research.

Awards

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IBM Distinguished Faculty Award

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.