Nikki Reinemann
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Affiliate Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering
EDUCATION
2018 Ph.D. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University
2013 B.S. Chemical Engineering (Honors), University of Mississippi
2013 B.S. Chemistry (Honors), University of Mississippi
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Cytoskeletal biophysics, biomechanics, and crosstalk
- Innovating approaches for using biophysical instrumentation
- Molecular synergy and sensory-force feedback of motor proteins, cytoskeletal filaments, and filament-associated proteins in vital life processes and disease
- Structural implications of the tubulin code
- Initiatives to broaden participation in STEM
- Recruitment and retention of parenting students in STEM
SELECTED HONORS
2024 Mississippi Academy of Sciences Early Career Award
2023 UM School of Engineering Junior Faculty Research Award
2022 Young Innovator in Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering Society
2022 NIH MIRA R35 Award
2021 University of Mississippi Diversity Innovator Award
2021 American Heart Association Career Development Award
2020 UM School of Engineering Faculty Service Award
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Chemical Society (ACS)
American Heart Association (AHA)
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
Biophysical Society (BPS)
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department of Biomedical Engineering
A305 Brevard Hall
The University of Mississippi
University, MS 38677, USA
E-mail: dnreinem@olemiss.edu