Keith Roper

Dr. Keith Roper is a Professor in the Department of Biological Engineering at Utah State University. His research focuses on nanomaterials and their applications in biomedical engineering, photonics, and sustainable energy. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1994) and a BS from Brigham Young University (1989). His work integrates electrodynamics simulation with experimental methods to advance nano/biomedicine and precision agriculture.

Education:

• PhD, Chemical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1994
• BS, Chemical Engineering, Brigham Young University, 1989

Research Interests: Gene vector delivery, infectious disease diagnostics, nano/biotechnology, photonics, bio/nanomaterials, and electrodynamics simulation. His lab develops novel nanomaterials for pathogen sensing and sustainable energy solutions.

Awards:

• Presidential Citation, 2018 (Institute of Biological Engineering)
• Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (2014)
• Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year, 2023 (USU)

Teaching & Advising: Teaches Biological Engineering Design, Modeling, and Molecular Bioengineering. Mentored over 12 graduate students, including recent advisees Mona Soroush and Siavash Pooretemad. His research has led to 10 books/chapters and over 80 journal articles.