Rashid Bashir

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Rashid Bashir is a prominent Pakistani-American engineer, scientist, and academic administrator. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the fields of bioengineering, biomedical engineering, and microtechnology. Bashir currently serves as the Dean of the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Rashid Bashir was born in Pakistan. He completed his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University. He then pursued his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.

Career[edit | edit source]

Bashir began his academic career as a faculty member at Purdue University before moving to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). At UIUC, he has held various positions, including the Abel Bliss Professor of Engineering and the Head of the Department of Bioengineering.

Research[edit | edit source]

Rashid Bashir's research interests lie at the intersection of engineering and biology. His work focuses on developing microfluidic and nanotechnology-based tools for biomedical applications. He has made significant contributions to the development of lab-on-a-chip devices, biosensors, and tissue engineering.

Publications and Patents[edit | edit source]

Bashir has authored over 250 peer-reviewed journal articles and holds more than 50 patents. His work has been published in leading scientific journals, and he is frequently invited to speak at international conferences.

Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]

Rashid Bashir has received numerous awards for his contributions to science and engineering. Some of his notable accolades include:

IEEE Fellow
American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) Fellow
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Fellow

Personal Life[edit | edit source]

Bashir is married and has children. He is known for his dedication to mentoring young scientists and engineers.

References[edit | edit source]

External Links[edit | edit source]

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