Dr. Scott Medina

Associate Professor

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Biography

Scott H. Medina is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Penn State University, holding the William Wendy Korb Early Career Professorship. His research focuses on the intersection of engineering and medicine, with a particular emphasis on developing innovative biomaterials for therapeutic applications. His work investigates the mechanisms of cell signaling in cancer and the development of nanomedicine solutions for drug delivery and tissue engineering. He has a diverse publication record, including numerous articles in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications and Advanced Functional Materials. Medina has received several accolades, including the NSF CAREER award and the DARPA Young Faculty Award, recognizing his contributions to the field. He is actively involved in academic service and mentoring, contributing to recruitment and retention efforts within the biomedical engineering department. Through his research and teaching, he aims to advance the understanding and application of bio-nanomaterials for improving human health.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-08-01 — Present

Penn State University • University Park, PA

Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in biomedical engineering and supervises research projects.

Awards

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William Wendy Korb Early Career Professorship

2023-07-01
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NSF CAREER Award

2019-04-01
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DARPA Young Faculty Award

2021-08-01
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Rising Star Award

2023-07-01
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Young Innovator Award

2020-10-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.