Muhammad Zaman

Muhammad Zaman is Professor and Vice Chair of Biomedical Engineering at Boston University, with joint appointments in Materials Science and Howard Hughes Medical Institute. His research addresses global health challenges including antimicrobial resistance, refugee health systems, and equitable medical access. Zaman develops field-deployable diagnostics and analyzes health systems in conflict zones through the Center on Forced Displacement.

He authored 'Biography of Resistance' on the antibiotic crisis and 'Bitter Pills' on counterfeit medicines. Honors include Guggenheim Fellowship and American Institute for Medical and Biomedical Engineering Fellowship. Zaman advises governments on epidemic response and leads UN initiatives for ethical health solutions in displaced populations.