Sangeeta Bhatia

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Sangeeta Bhatia
NationalityAmerican
Alma materBrown University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard Medical School
Known forTissue engineering, Liver tissue engineering
Scientific career
FieldsBiological engineering, Nanotechnology
InstitutionsMassachusetts Institute of Technology



Sangeeta Bhatia is an American biological engineer, biomedical engineer, and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She is known for her work in tissue engineering and nanotechnology, particularly in the development of artificial liver tissues.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Bhatia was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She completed her undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at Brown University. She then earned her M.S. in mechanical engineering from MIT and her M.D. from Harvard Medical School. She also holds a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from MIT.

Career[edit | edit source]

Bhatia began her academic career as a faculty member at the University of California, San Diego before joining the faculty at MIT. At MIT, she is a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science.

Research[edit | edit source]

Bhatia's research focuses on the intersection of engineering, medicine, and biology. She is renowned for her pioneering work in tissue engineering, particularly in creating artificial liver tissues that can be used for drug testing and disease modeling. Her work in nanotechnology includes the development of nanoparticles for cancer treatment and diagnostics.

Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]

Bhatia has received numerous awards for her contributions to science and engineering, including the Lemelson-MIT Prize, the Gordon E. Moore Award, and election to the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Medicine.

Personal Life[edit | edit source]

Bhatia is married and has two daughters. She is an advocate for women in science and engineering and actively mentors young women pursuing careers in these fields.

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