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Susan Daniel is the Director of the Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University. She leads a research group that focuses on biomolecular engineering, specifically studying cell membrane functions and biological processes. Her team pioneered the use of 'cell-free' biomembrane platforms for recreating cellular processes on a chip. Their research has significant implications for human health, advancing biotechnologies beneficial to society. They investigate the interactions of biological 'pathogenic' nanoparticles, viruses, and cells, and the outcomes of these interactions, including virus infections, biofilm development, and tissue growth. Recent work involves biomembrane chips for synthetic cellular biomanufacturing. Susan published in prestigious journals like Science and Advanced Materials and has received numerous accolades including the National Science Foundation's CAREER Award and the College of Engineering’s Research Excellence Award. She is dedicated to education and diversity in STEM fields, having implemented new recruiting practices that increased diversity in graduate admissions. Susan also served as the faculty advisor for the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Graduate Women’s Group and established a Diversity Inclusion Program for her department. In addition to her academic pursuits, she enjoys hiking and is committed to empowering young women through education.
Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering • Ithaca, NY
Leads a research group in biomolecular engineering and oversees the department's academic programs.
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