Dr. Xiao Ma

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Xiao Ma is an Industry Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at New York University Tandon School of Engineering. His research focuses on mechanobiology, cellular morphogenesis, and computational biology, exploring the interactions between biological systems at the molecular and cellular levels. He has significant expertise in cellular mechanics, molecular biophysics, and smart biointerface design. Additionally, he is involved in the application of micro/nanofabrication technologies to manipulate biological systems. Dr. Ma has published extensively in journals, contributing to various fields including biosensor design, surface characterization, and nanotechnology. He completed his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering at Tsinghua University and obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University. His professional journey has included a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he expanded his research in cell biology and bioinformatics. Professor Ma has received multiple awards for research excellence and has participated in numerous graduate student paper competitions, reflecting his dedication to advancing scientific knowledge in his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Industry Assistant Professor

2019-07-01 — Present

New York University Tandon School of Engineering • Brooklyn, NY

Serving as an Industry Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering and lecturing in several research and pedagogical capacity.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2013-10-01 — 2019-07-01

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

Conducted research in Cell Biology and Bioinformatics.

Awards

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Research Excellence Awards

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Travel Awards

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Travel Awards

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Teaching Excellence Awards

Requirements for New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or preparatory discipline Sufficient mathematics preparation
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.