Dr. W Saltzman

Professor

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Biography

W. Mark Saltzman is a Sterling Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Yale University with additional appointments in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Materials Science, and Cellular and Molecular Physiology. His research primarily focuses on tissue engineering and the development of drug delivery systems using biocompatible polymeric materials. Saltzman aims to create innovative methods for disease prevention rather than merely treating existing conditions, emphasizing the need for economical, transportable, and accessible medical solutions. He is dedicated to training the next generation of chemical and biomedical engineers by fostering a stimulating collaborative environment that encourages creative technological advancements in the field of biological science.

Research Interests

Experience

Sterling Professor

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Teaches and conducts research in biomedical engineering.

Awards

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Founders Award

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Chemical Biological Engineering Hall Fame

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Elected Member

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Mines Medalist

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Fellow

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Sheffield Teaching Prize

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Distinguished Lecturer Award

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BP Amoco/H. Laurence Fuller Chair

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Britton Chance Distinguished Lecturer

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Professional Progress Engineering Award

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Richard Tucker Excellence in Teaching Award

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Fellow

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Controlled Release Society Young Investigator Award

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Allan C. Davis Medal

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Distinguished Faculty Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Education

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Camille Henry Dreyfus Foundation Teacher-Scholar Award

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.