Dr. Peter Tessier

Professor

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Biography

Peter Tessier is the Albert M. Mattocks Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Michigan, where he has been a faculty member since 2017. His expertise encompasses Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences, with an emphasis on the development of advanced therapeutic antibodies. He specializes in addressing significant biomedical challenges, such as neurodegenerative disorders and cancer treatment, by engineering bispecific and neutralizing antibodies. His research program integrates experimental and computational methodologies to enhance our understanding of protein interactions and to create novel therapeutic candidates with desirable drug-like properties. Tessier has a robust research portfolio focused on protein engineering, high-throughput screening, and machine learning applications in antibody discovery. He has received multiple prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Pew Scholar Award in Biomedical Sciences and the National Science Foundation CAREER Award. Prior to his current position, he was involved in several significant roles at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he contributed to the advancement of research in Chemical & Biological Engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Albert M. Mattocks Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Leading research in therapeutic antibodies and their application in addressing biomedical challenges.

Richard Baruch M.D. Career Development Professor

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Troy, NY

Engaged in research and development in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering.

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Troy, NY

Contributed to teaching and leading research initiatives in chemical engineering.

Assistant Professor

2007-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Troy, NY

Conducted research and taught undergraduate and graduate students.

Awards

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Co-Valedictorian

1998-01-01
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NASA Graduate Fellowship

1999-01-01
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American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowship

2004-01-01
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Pew Scholar Award in Biomedical Sciences

2010-01-01
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National Science Foundation CAREER Award

2010-01-01
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Rensselaer School of Engineering Research Excellence Award

2012-01-01
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Rensselaer Early Career Award

2012-01-01
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Rensselaer School of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award

2013-01-01
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Rensselaer Dept. Chemical & Biological Engineering Teaching Award

2014-01-01
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Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers

2014-01-01
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Young Scientist Award

2014-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

2015-01-01
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Invited Participant

2015-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

2016-01-01
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Fellow

2018-01-01
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Phi Delta Chi Faculty Appreciation Award

2023-01-01

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