Sheila Grant

Sheila Grant is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Missouri, affiliated with the College of Engineering. She holds leadership roles as Executive Director of Mizzou TecHub and has extensive research experience, including post-doctoral research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Her expertise spans biomaterials, diagnostic sensors, and nano-fabrication techniques. She earned her PhD, MS, and BS in Materials and Biomedical Engineering from Iowa State University.

Her research focuses on advanced biomaterials for tissue engineering, nanotechnology applications in healthcare, and AI-driven materials discovery. Notable projects include a $1.87M grant for AI/ML in materials development and NSF-funded initiatives in food safety and water management. She has founded multiple high-tech ventures and holds patents in biomaterials and sensors.

Grant has received prestigious awards, including Fellowships from the National Academy of Inventors, Biomedical Engineering Society, and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging engineering and medicine to address global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.

• Grants: NSF, NIH, USDA, Army, and industrial partnerships.
• Labs/Teams: Mizzou TecHub, MU Materials Science & Engineering Institute.
• Future Work: Expanding AI-driven materials research, clinical translation of nanocomposites, and sustainable biomedical solutions.