Jeff Burmeister

Jeff Burmeister is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at University of the Pacific, where he has been affiliated since 2002. He also serves as the Director of Bioengineering.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University (1995)
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Delaware (1988)

Research Focus: Dr. Burmeister's work concentrates on biomaterials and engineering education, with specific emphasis on cell adhesion, tissue engineering, and wound healing mechanisms.

Publications: His research output demonstrates expertise in biomaterials science, cell-substrate interactions, and optical imaging techniques like TIRFM.

Professional Background: Prior to joining University of the Pacific, he completed a Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellowship at The University of Georgia and gained industrial experience in both mechanical and biomedical engineering domains.