Forrest Kievit

Forrest Kievit is an Associate Professor in Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His research develops nanoparticle-based delivery systems for brain cancer and traumatic brain injury treatments, focusing on improving therapeutic efficacy and targeted drug delivery.

Education:

• Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington (2011)
• B.S. Bioengineering, University of Washington (2007)

Research Areas: Specializes in nanomedicine and nanotheranostics for neurological disorders, with particular expertise in nanoparticle design for crossing the blood-brain barrier and reducing neuroinflammation.

Publications focus on nanoparticle applications in brain injury models, MRI-based tracking of nanotherapeutics, and clinical translation of nanomedicine. Recent work emphasizes optimizing nanoparticle retention in damaged brain tissue.

Awards:

• UNL College of Engineering Excellence in Research (2019)

Leads the Kievit Lab which develops nanoparticle-based medical technologies. Mentors graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in biomedical engineering.