Bruce J. Hinds

Professor Bruce J. Hinds serves as the Campbell Professor in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Washington, where he relocated in July 2014 after nine years at the University of Kentucky. His pioneering work focuses on nanoscale membrane technologies with applications spanning water purification, energy storage, and medical devices.

Hinds' academic foundation includes:

• B.S. in Chemistry, Harvey Mudd College (1991)
• M.S. in Chemistry, Northwestern University (1992)
• Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry, Northwestern University (1996)

His research centers on engineering active nanometer-scale architectures inspired by natural protein channels, particularly carbon nanotube membranes exhibiting 10,000-fold enhanced fluid flow. Current projects target programmable transdermal drug delivery, electrochemical water remediation, and biochemical separation systems. The lab's innovations include an award-winning artificial kidney prototype using photoelectrochemical membranes for nutrient recovery during dialysis.

Recent publications (2014-2018) reveal escalating integration of electrochemical control with biomimetic membranes, advancing applications in protein separation, addiction treatment, and energy storage. This trajectory demonstrates convergence of nanofluidics, materials science, and biomedical engineering to solve critical healthcare and environmental challenges.

His accolades include:

• NSF Early Career Award (2004)
• Presidential Early Career Award (PECASE, NIH) (2009)
• JSPS Post-Doctoral Fellowship (1998)
• Kavli Frontiers of Science Fellow (2010)

Supported by prestigious grants including NSF CAREER and PECASE funding, Hinds mentors graduate researchers in developing membrane platforms that electro-pump biomolecules for dialysis innovation and environmental applications. His lab collaborates with the Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute to transform theoretical nanofluidic principles into compact medical devices.

The Hinds Lab pioneers 'active' membrane technologies at the University of Washington's Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute, focusing on electro-pumped biomolecular systems. Recent breakthroughs include transdermal nicotine delivery validation and continuous protein separation platforms, with ongoing work targeting commercialization of dialysis-enhancing membranes that recover essential nutrients during treatment.