Tzahi Cohen-Karni
Professor, Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering Carnegie Mellon University
Biography
Areas of Expertise
Accomplishments
Awards
The Carnegie Institute of Technology (CIT) Dean’s Early Career Fellowship, 2019
Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Young Innovator Award, 2018
The George Tallman Ladd Research Award, 2017
The Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award, 2017
Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Rising Star Award, 2017
NSF CAREER Award, 2016
Charles E. Kaufman Foundation Young Investigator Research Award, 2014
I
nternational Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry Young Chemist Award, 2012
Education
Harvard University,
Ph.D
Applied Physics
Weizmann Institute of Science
M.Sc.
Chemistry
Technion Israel Institute of Technology
B.Sc.
Materials Engineering and Chemistry
Research Focus
Biology and nanoscience and nanotechnology,
The research of Professor Cohen-Karni has focused on the unique interfaces between biology and nanoscience and nanotechnology, by applying techniques from chemistry, physics, and materials science to explore the rich world of biology. His interests cover a broad area: from the interactions of biomolecules, cells, and tissues with nanostructures (such as nanowires, nanotubes and nanoparticles), to the electrical properties of tissues and cells interfaced with nano-devices.
Professor Cohen-Karni received the Gold Graduate Student Award from the Materials Research Society in 2009, and the 2012 International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry Young Chemist Award. In 2014, he was awarded the Charles E. Kaufman Foundation Young Investigator Research Award. In 2016, Dr. Cohen-Karni was awarded the NSF CAREER Award.”
Research Interests: nano-biotechnology; nano-bio interfaces; nanomaterials synthesis; biomedical applications of nanowires/nanotubes; biomedical nanodevices/sensors


