Luke Thorstenson

Johns Hopkins University Lecturer Luke Thorstenson holds dual roles in the Whiting School of Engineering: teaching graduate programs in Biotechnology and Biotechnology Enterprise & Entrepreneurship, and serving as Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Institute of NanoBiotechnology (INBT). With 12+ years of industry experience, he bridges academic and corporate sectors through strategic planning, research operations management, and interdisciplinary collaboration coordination.

• MBA in Healthcare Management from Johns Hopkins University
• BA in Philosophy from University of Texas at Austin

His professional focus areas include:

• Biotechnology industry strategy
• Corporate development in life sciences
• Academic-industry partnerships
• Regenerative medicine commercialization

In leadership roles at INBT, Thorstenson manages research center development, ensures cross-institutional communication, and represents the institute in stakeholder engagements.