Celeste

Nelson

Wilke Family Professor in Bioengineering. Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering. Director of the Program in Engineering Biology.

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Research interests: Mammalian tissue morphogenesis/morphodynamics; microfabrication/bioMEMS for tissue engineering; cell adhesion and mechanics

Two women hold an award plaque at the ceremony — Teagan Mathur, left, a graduate student in mechanical and aerospace engineering, receives her award from Leena Memon ’25, vice president of the Engineering Council. Photos by Tori Repp/Fotobuddy

Engineering students recognize exceptional teachers and mentors

Graphic with text "Commendation for Outstanding Teaching".

Faculty commended for outstanding teaching

Graphic with text "Commendation for Outstanding Teaching".

Faculty commended for outstanding teaching

portrait of Nelson in blue — Photo by David Kelly Crow

Celeste Nelson wins NIH Director’s Pioneer Award

Graphic with text "Commendation for Outstanding Teaching".

Faculty commended for outstanding teaching

pink mesh surrounds bulging green membrane — Princeton researchers found that lizard lungs offer a fast and simple system that engineers can use to develop advanced tissue engineering tools. Photo illustration by Princeton University

Humble lizards offer surprising approach to engineering artificial lungs

Professor and student work together in lab setting.

Chemical and Biological Engineering

Advancing human health, energy, materials science, and industrial processes