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Joseph Meier is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Humanities and Sciences at ArtCenter College of Design, where he teaches courses such as Light & Color and Pattern Formation in Nature. With a multidisciplinary background in chemistry, mathematics, and molecular genetics, he bridges science and art through his teaching and research.
His educational journey includes undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Mathematics from Kalamazoo College, initial graduate work in cosmochemistry at UC San Diego, and a PhD in Molecular Genetics from Caltech, based on groundbreaking research on Borrelia hermsii and prokaryotic gene regulation conducted at the Rocky Mountain National Laboratory.
- PhD in Molecular Genetics, Caltech, 1993
- Graduate Studies in Cosmochemistry, UC San Diego
- Bachelor's Degrees in Chemistry and Mathematics, Kalamazoo College
Dr. Meier’s research interests center on molecular biology, gene regulation mechanisms, biotechnology innovation, and the scientific underpinnings of natural patterns and visual perception. His interdisciplinary curiosity extends to the Arts and Crafts movement and California plein air painting, reflecting a deep integration of scientific and artistic inquiry.
His work has led to a U.S. patent for a DNA sequencing system, and he is currently involved in designing new biotechnology equipment. Though no publications are listed in the provided text, his research trajectory spans microbiology, genetics, and applied biotech, with implications across medical and technological domains.
Notable recognition includes the Elder Scholarship, which supported his early marine biology research on gorgonians in the Cayman Islands.
Dr. Meier has held research positions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Lunar and Planetary Institute, and NASA’s Johnson Space Center, demonstrating a unique career path that integrates space science, microbiology, and technology development. He previously served as CTO at a visual effects company and returned to ArtCenter in 2018 to contribute to science education in an art and design context.
He has no listed advisees in the provided text, and there is no mention of external grants. His current work emphasizes biotech design and interdisciplinary science education.
