Celeste Nelson

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

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

Six images of tumor samples show branching growth in the final image. — Researchers observed tumor growth in a variety of environmental conditions including high fat and high sugar. High-fat conditions were observed to show the highest rate of invasion into surrounding tissue. (Photo illustration by Princeton University.)

New evidence that fat promotes tumor growth in aggressive breast cancer

Graphic with text "Commendation for Outstanding Teaching".

Faculty commended for outstanding teaching

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

Professor and student work together in lab setting.

Chemical and Biological Engineering

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