Joerg Lahann

Joerg Lahann is a Professor at the University of Michigan with appointments in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Macromolecular Science and Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. He serves as Director of the Academic Program Biointerfaces Center and is affiliated with multiple research institutes including the Weil Institute for Critical Care Research, Rogel Cancer Center, and Biosciences Initiative.

• PhD in Macromolecular Chemistry from Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (1998)

Dr. Lahann's research spans biotechnology, nanoparticle engineering, and surface chemistry, focusing on drug/gene delivery systems, advanced biomaterials, and chemical vapor deposition for engineered surfaces. His work addresses challenges in oral cancer chemoprevention, neuro-oncology, and synthetic biology applications.

Recent publications highlight innovations in protein nanoparticle design for targeted therapies, deep learning-based surface analysis, and liquid crystal-templated polymerization. His team has made significant advances in non-viral gene delivery, biofilm disruption, and smart biomaterials for dental applications.

• University of Michigan Biointerfaces Institute Innovation Fellowship (2023)

Dr. Lahann supervises research in nanoparticle engineering, biomaterials, and chemical manufacturing processes. His lab has received substantial funding from NSF, NIH, and industry partners for projects including 3D scaffold development, biocontainment strategies, and advanced manufacturing techniques.

The Lahann Lab at the Biointerfaces Institute (Ann Arbor, MI) develops therapeutic nanoparticles, engineered extracellular matrices, and multifunctional coatings with applications in cancer therapy, regenerative medicine, and oral disease prevention.