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Aaron Esser-Kahn is a Professor of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. His research focuses on immunoengineering, adaptive materials, and carbon capture. He leads the Esser-Kahn Lab, which emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration among biologists, chemists, and engineers.
Education: B.S. from California Institute of Technology, advanced studies at UC Berkeley, and postdoctoral research at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining UChicago PME in 2017, he was at the University of Irvine.
Research interests include designing vaccines that induce trained immunity, developing adaptive polymers inspired by biological systems, and advancing carbon capture technologies. His lab explores mechanisms of innate immunity using cutting-edge techniques like lattice light sheet microscopy and fluidic force microscopy.
Recent articles highlight innovations in vaccine adjuvants, nanoparticle delivery systems, and mechanically adaptive materials. The lab’s work is supported by grants from institutions like NIH and NSF.
His team has advised numerous students, many of whom now hold positions in academia, industry, and government. The lab also emphasizes DEI initiatives and innovative teaching methods.
