Message from the Interim Department Head

Following the departure of Dr. Mark Anastasio, I am honored to serve as Interim Head of the Department of Bioengineering. I step into this role with great appreciation and admiration for Mark’s leadership and achievements, especially the academic excellence and national visibility of both our graduate and undergraduate programs. 

Bioengineering is on an upward trajectory at an exciting time. The department’s strength in research, innovation in engineering education, and its collegial and collaborative culture reflect the dedication and talent of our faculty, staff, and students.

As Interim Head, I am committed to supporting the department’s mission to advance discovery, educate future leaders in bioengineering, and translate innovation into real-world impact. I look forward to engaging with our broader community of partners, alumni, and collaborators as Bioengineering continues to contribute to advances in health, engineering, and society.

Shuming Nie
Grainger Distinguished Chair in Engineering
Interim Head, Department of Bioengineering
Professor of Bioengineering, Chemistry, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Member of the Beckman Institute, the Micro/Nanotechnology Lab, and the Institute for Genomic Biology