Igor Sokolov

Igor Sokolov is a Professor and Bernard M. Gordon Senior Faculty Fellow at Tufts University, holding joint appointments in the School of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering) and the School of Arts and Sciences (Physics & Astronomy). He leads research in nanotechnology and biomedical engineering, with a focus on cancer diagnostics, biomaterials, and advanced imaging techniques. His work integrates atomic force microscopy (AFM), machine learning, and nanomaterial synthesis to address challenges in healthcare.

Education:

• Ph.D., Soviet Bureau of Standards (Russian NIST), 1991
• B.S. with honors, St. Petersburg State University, 1984

Research Interests: Presently focuses on engineering for health, including cancer and aging physics, nanoscale biomaterial mechanics, and biomedical imaging. Past work includes quantum field theory and cosmology. Favorite methods: AFM, confocal microscopy, machine learning.

Grants & Awards: Over $20M in funding from NIH, NSF, and others. Notable awards include the E.L. Ginzton Fellowship (Stanford), Graham Research Award, and startup support via MassVentures Acorn Award.

Teaching: Courses span mechanics, numerical methods, and nanotechnology. Developed new courses like Forces at the Nanoscale and Scanning Probe Microscopy. Median teaching rating: 4+/5.

Labs & Teams: Directed the Nanoengineering and Biotechnology Labs Center at Clarkson University. Active in startup Cellens, Inc., focused on bladder cancer diagnostics. Holds 21 patents and >190 peer-reviewed publications.