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David Kaplan is the Stern Family Endowed Professor of Engineering at Tufts University School of Engineering, a Distinguished Professor in Biomedical Engineering and Biology, and Director of the Tufts University Center for Cellular Agriculture (TUCCA). He has published over 1,000 peer-reviewed papers and serves as Editor-in-Chief of ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering.
- Ph.D., Syracuse University and SUNY Syracuse, United States (1978)
- B.S., State University of New York, Albany, United States (1975)
His research in biopolymer engineering focuses on developing sustainable materials from silk and other natural proteins for biomedical and agricultural applications. Key areas include tissue engineering for regenerative medicine, cellular agriculture for cultivated meat, and neural tissue modeling for disease studies.
Recent publications highlight innovative silk-based materials for burn wound management, rare earth element recovery, and corneal repair, alongside work on insect cell lines for cultivated meat and 3D-printed hydrogels. Trends show integration of biomaterials with environmental sustainability and biomedical applications.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Fellow, American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering
- Fellow, National Academy of Inventors
- Fellow, National Academy of Engineering
As a mentor, Kaplan directs the Kaplan Lab, which actively recruits multidisciplinary researchers in biomaterials, polymer chemistry, and stem cell biology. His lab leads the Tissue Engineering Resource Center and NextGenTERC Conference initiatives.
