Dr. Peter Tessier

Professor

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Biography

Peter M. Tessier is the Albert M. Mattocks Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Michigan. His research primarily focuses on developing next-generation therapeutic antibodies to address significant biomedical challenges, including neurodegenerative disorders, cancer treatment, and COVID-19. Dr. Tessier's lab employs advanced techniques in protein engineering, high-throughput characterization, and molecular modeling, which aims to uncover fundamental insights into protein structure and function. His interdisciplinary research program integrates experimental and computational methodologies to facilitate the design and discovery of highly effective therapeutic agents. Dr. Tessier has published extensively in leading scientific journals and has received numerous awards, including the Young Investigator Award and the National Science Foundation CAREER Award. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware and previously held faculty positions at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Research Interests

Experience

Albert M. Mattocks Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Professor in the fields of Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Richard Baruch M.D. Career Development Professor

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Troy, NY

Endowed professorship focused on Chemical and Biological Engineering.

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Troy, NY

Conducted teaching and research in Chemical & Biological Engineering.

Assistant Professor

2007-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Troy, NY

Initiated research and teaching at the engineering school.

Awards

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Fellow

2018-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

2016-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

2015-01-01
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Young Scientist Award

2014-01-01
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Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship

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National Science Foundation CAREER Award

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Pew Scholar Award in Biomedical Sciences

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Teaching Award

2014-01-01
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Teaching Excellence Award

2013-01-01
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Early Career Award

2012-01-01
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Research Excellence Award

2012-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science