Mahdi Hasani

Dr. Mahdi Hasani is an Assistant Research Professor in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University. His research focuses on biologically inspired immunomodulatory biomaterials, engineering advanced drug delivery systems for cancer therapy, infectious diseases, autoimmune conditions, and tissue regeneration. He explores innovative engineering platforms aimed at rejuvenating the immune system.

Dr. Hasani holds two B.Sc. degrees in Polymer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology, two M.Sc. degrees in Polymer Engineering and Bioengineering from Amirkabir University of Technology and EPFL respectively, and two Ph.D. degrees in Polymer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering-Bioengineering from Amirkabir University of Technology and Georgia Institute of Technology.

His publications demonstrate consistent focus on biomaterials, drug delivery systems, and immunoengineering with applications in cancer therapy and regenerative medicine. Research trends include nanoparticle therapeutics, hydrogel biomaterials for tissue regeneration, and T-cell immunomodulation strategies.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Technology in Space Prize (2024)
• Faculty Innovation Fellow, UCLA (2021)
• Healthcare Innovation Challenge Award (2021)
• Sigma Xi Best Ph.D. Thesis Award (2018)
• Early Career Board, ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering (2018)
• Young Khwarizmi Award (multiple years)

Dr. Hasani co-founded three biotech startups and has over 12 U.S. patents, several licensed. His work bridges polymer engineering, microfluidics, and immunoengineering to develop transformative biomedical solutions.