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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 Radiology, Chemistry, and the Graduate School of Business. Previously, he held professorships at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University. His research focuses on 3D printing innovations, advanced polymers, and translational medical applications like vaccine platforms and pediatric medical devices. He co-founded Carbon, Inc., a leading additive manufacturing company. DeSimone has authored over 350 papers, holds 200+ patents, and mentored 80 PhD students, emphasizing diversity in STEM.
- Education: B.S. Chemistry (Ursinus College, 1986), Ph.D. Chemistry (Virginia Tech, 1990)
His research interests span 3D printing technologies (e.g., CLIP, iCLIP), biomedical applications (drug delivery, microfluidics), and entrepreneurship in manufacturing. Recent advances include high-resolution negative-space fabrication and roll-to-roll particle printing for biomedical and industrial uses.
- Awards: National Medal of Technology (2016), Lemelson-MIT Prize (2008), EY Entrepreneur of the Year (2019)
- Grants & Ventures: NIH Pioneer Award, Carbon Inc. leadership, DeSimone Lab innovations
He leads the DeSimone Lab, exploring intersections of materials science, healthcare, and digital manufacturing.
