LeDuc Lab @ CMU

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Gilda Barabino was selected to be the recipient of the 2024 Carnegie Mellon University Dickson Prize in Science. A pioneering biomedical engineer and president of Olin College of Engineering, Dr. Barabino is recognized for her groundbreaking research, commitment to social good, and exemplary leadership in her field. Her remarkable achievements and contributions to science and society were celebrated this past week. Congratulations! ----------------------------------------- #carnegiemellon #mechanicalengineering #leadership

A warm welcome and introduction to one of our newer lab?PhD?members: Moaiad graduated from King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia with a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering degree. Then, he underwent several training programs?and worked?for the Saudi Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission. Moaiad?next?decided to join Carnegie Mellon University to?work?co-advised by Professor LeDuc and Professor Shawn?Litster. His area of interest is computational analysis for water electrolysis technology to produce Hydrogen with a main aim of participating in the clean energy transition by enhancing the efficiency of Hydrogen production within competing costs with non-green production technology. In his spare time, Moaiad enjoys running, hiking, watching movies, and spending quality time with friends, and he enjoys driving without his shoes!

We had a good time in an out of the box course Professor LeDuc teaches called Leadership and Communication. This course is designed to help engineering graduate students excel in their future careers across industry, research, and academia. Through hands-on activities, mock interviews, and real-world role-playing, students develop essential skills to adapt, communicate, and lead effectively in any professional setting. Always a fun time. ---------------------------------------- #leadership #communication #engineering

Our lab alum, YongTae "Tony" Kim, is the Co-Founder and CEO of a biotechnological startup, Mepsgen (Co-founded by Bob Langer at MIT). Their cutting-edge solutions include NanoCalibur, a high-precision system for nanoparticle synthesis, and ProMEPS, an automated microphysiological modeling system. Mepsgen caters to fields such as drug delivery, efficacy testing, and microphysiological system (organ-on-a-chip) research. By combining scalability, precision, and user-friendly designs, the company empowers researchers and developers to streamline processes and achieve breakthroughs in pharmaceutical and therapeutic applications. ---------------------------------------- #biotechnology #biotech #nanoparticle #microfluidics #drugdelivery

Wishing you a season filled with joy, gratitude, and success! Happy Holidays from the LeDuc Lab of us to you and your loved ones.

Congratulations to Alex Naglich for having his paper on the rapid movement plant M. Pudica featured in TWO special collections of Advanced Science! The Advanced Science 10th Anniversary Collection, featuring less than 2% of research articles, as well as one of only four articles highlighted in 2024 for the Advanced Science Editors’ Choice! Good work Alex! ---------------------------------------- #MechanicalEngineering #Plants #Engineering #Botany

A CMU-led team, guided by Professor Burak Ozdoganlar, has secured up to $42M from ARPA-H to develop cutting-edge implantable bioelectronic devices for real-time therapy and disease monitoring. The BIO-INSYNC project unites top researchers from CMU, the University of Pittsburgh/UPMC, the University of Florida, and UC Santa Cruz, alongside industry leaders Ginkgo Bioworks and Velentium. Together, they’re creating “living pharmacy” and “living sentinel” systems that promise to transform thyroid disorder treatment and beyond. A game-changer for smarter, more accessible care! --------------------------------------- #mechanicalengineering #biomedicalengineering #collaboration #thyroidresearch

Dr. LeDuc delievered a seminar at the University of Florida last week where he spoke about how unconnected realms, like mechanics and nature, intertwine through unifying theories. He shared how the LeDuc Lab applies engineering principles to biological systems to uncover hidden connections. His work tackles challenges in health, energy, and sustainability by blending nature-inspired design with science and technology. --------------------------------------- #mechanicalengineering #biomedicalengineering #bioinspireddesign

The LeDuc Lab had an incredible experience at the BMES Annual Meeting in Baltimore this October! ?? Our very own Mark and Uma captivated audiences with their research presentations, sparking insightful discussions and building connections in the engineering community. Proud to be pushing the frontiers of science together! #BMES2024 #BiomedicalEngineering #MechanicalEngineering

Connecting, collaborating, and innovating! The LeDuc Lab had a fantastic time for our annual reunion with our extended Gang Bao lab family at the BMES 2024 Annual Meeting. Exciting discussions and inspiring ideas remind us why we love what we do. Here’s to advancing engineering and science together! #BMES2024 #mechanicalengineering #biomedicalengineering