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Joseph M. DeSimone is the Sanjiv Sam Gambhir Professor of Translational Medicine and Professor of Chemical Engineering at Stanford University, with courtesy appointments in Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, and the Graduate School of Business. His research focuses on advancing 3D printing technologies, nanomedicine, and entrepreneurial innovation in manufacturing. He holds B.S. (1986) and Ph.D. (1990) degrees in Chemistry from Ursinus College and Virginia Tech, respectively.
His groundbreaking work includes the development of the PRINT (Particle Replication in Non-wetting Templates) technology for controlled nanomaterial fabrication, with applications in oncology, respiratory medicine, vaccines, and colloidal assembly. Recent advancements include high-resolution 3D printing techniques for microchannels and roll-to-roll particle production.
DeSimone has been recognized with over 200 patents, 350+ scientific publications, and prestigious awards, including the National Medal of Technology and Innovation (2016). He has mentored 80 Ph.D. students, emphasizing diversity in STEM. His lab actively collaborates with the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and industry partners, such as Carbon, a company he co-founded.
- Awards: National Medal of Technology, Lemelson-MIT Prize, Harvey Prize
- Grants & Entrepreneurship: NIH Pioneer Award, 200+ patents, co-founder of Carbon
- Labs & Teams: DeSimone Lab at Stanford, focusing on 3D printing, nanomedicine, and translational research
