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Philip LeDuc is the William J. Brown Professor and Director of the Center for Mechanics of Cellular Systems at Carnegie Mellon University. His research is focused on the intersection of mechanical engineering and biology, where he explores fundamental approaches to understanding cellular and molecular systems. He works extensively in the fields of solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and control theory, applying these principles to diverse nature-based systems, including algae and artificial cells. LeDuc has received numerous accolades for his research, including the National Science Foundation CAREER award and the Beckman Foundation Young Investigator Award. He is a Fellow of several professional societies, including the Biomedical Engineering Society and the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering. LeDuc is actively involved in advancing technologies in renewable energy and bioengineering and has been recognized as a 2023 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science due to his contributions to the mechanics of cellular molecular systems.
Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA
LeDuc leads research on the mechanics of cellular systems, combining mechanical engineering with biological science.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.