The recognition by the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)
The title was conferred on Monday, March 25 during the annual AIMBE meeting held in Washington at the National Academy of Sciences.
Becoming a part of the AIMBE membership is one of the highest recognitions for the career of individuals like Nicola Tirelli, who have achieved significant results in applying engineering principles to medical and biomedical research and practice. This recognition covers a wide range of areas, from medical devices and prosthetics to regenerative medicine and drug delivery. It is an award for those who have contributed to technology advancements, have made progress in traditional fields of biomedical engineering, and have explored and implemented innovative approaches.
In particular, the award was presented to Nicola Tirelli due to his “contributions in the field of polymer materials and therapeutic biomaterials,” which he has produced over the years as a researcher at the Italian Institute of Technology.
At the 2019 award ceremony, 157 new members of the College of Fellows were named, representing 30 countries worldwide, with over 90% residing in the United States.
“It is an honor to be part of this community of academic and industrial researchers, knowing that I represent the Italian and European research community,” said Nicola Tirelli. “Being admitted to AIMBE is a seal of quality for the research conducted and at the same time, it is a tangible feeling of being part of a lively and vibrant community.”
Nicola Tirelli earned his degree in chemistry from the University of Pisa and obtained a Ph.D. in industrial chemistry. He worked at the Polytechnic (ETH) in Zurich for eight years, initially as a visiting student, then as a postdoc, and eventually as an Oberassistent (researcher). In 2003, he moved to the University of Manchester, where he held positions as a Senior Lecturer and later as a Professor (2005), working within the Schools of Pharmacy and Materials Science. In his later years at the university, he led the NorthWest Centre for Advanced Drug Delivery and the Centre for Doctoral Training in Regenerative Medicine. Since 2017, Nicola Tirelli has been a part of the Italian Institute of Technology, where he leads the Laboratory of Polymers and Biomaterials at the Genoa location.
