Younan Xia, Ph.D.

Bloomberg Distinguished Professor cited “for research and leadership in the invention and rational development of advanced materials for nanomedicine and regenerative medicine.”

Johns Hopkins materials scientist Younan Xia was elected to the 2026 Class of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the engineering profession’s highest honors, recognizing individuals for their outstanding contributions to research, practice, education, or technology pioneering. Xia was elected “for research and leadership in the invention and rational development of advanced materials for nanomedicine and regenerative medicine.”

Xia, who works at the forefront of research that is revolutionizing how we design, synthesize, and use nanomaterials, recently joined Johns Hopkins as the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. He holds appointments in the Whiting School’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the School of Medicine’s Department of Biomedical Engineering… Continue reading.