Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Bioengineering Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in bioengineering in united states
250 professors found
The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences Penn State University University Park PA 16802 USA
United States
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biomaterial
Bioprinting
3d Printing
department of mechanical engineering university of utah salt lake city utah usa
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Tissue Engineering
Materials Science
Bioengineering
Nanomaterials In Biomedical Engineering
Assistant Professor
University of Cincinnati
United States
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Organ-on-chip Technology
Bioengineering
Organoid Technology
UC Presidential Chair and Distinguished Professor
UCLA Division of Physical Sciences
United States
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biomaterial
Gene Therapy
Hydrogel
Assistant Professor
University of Arkansas
United States
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Peripheral Nerve
Neuroplasticity
Regenerative Medicine
Wilf Family Term Chair & Assistant Professor
University of Pennsylvania
United States
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Reproductive Medicine
Placental Biology
Bioengineering
Assistant Professor
Columbia University
United States
Research Interests
Cardiology
Cell Biology
Cardiac Physiology
Ischemia-reperfusion Injury
Cardiac Pathology
Has grant
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
United States
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Medical Imaging
3d Printing
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Bioprinting
Assistant Professor
University of Texas at El Paso
United States
Research Interests
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Mucosal Biology
Drug Delivery
Nutraceutical
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Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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University of Alberta
Canada
Research Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience
Neuropsychology
Embodied Cognition
Visual Neuroscience
Motor Skill
Prof.
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Biomaterials
Biomaterial
Biofabrication
Materials Science
Has grant
Professor Computing Skills in Education
Zurich University of Teacher Education
Switzerland
Research Interests
Curriculum And Instruction
Early Childhood Education
Constructivism
Co-teaching
Craft Studies
Has grant
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