Mark G. Allen

Mark G. Allen is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He holds the title of Alfred Fitler Moore Professor and serves as Chair of the Electrical and Systems Engineering Department. His research interests span multiple engineering disciplines, including Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics. His professional profile can be accessed at https://directory.seas.upenn.edu/mark-g-allen/.

Mark G. Allen is a Professor of Electrical and Systems Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in MEMS and Nanotechnology. His research focuses on the development of microneedle devices for transdermal drug delivery, including biodegradable polymer microneedles and hollow metal microneedles for insulin delivery. He has also explored wireless sensors for pressure measurement and high-temperature applications. His work includes the fabrication of microfabricated structures for measuring mechanical properties of thin films and the design of systems for wireless sensing of physical properties. Allen's research emphasizes the integration of microfabrication techniques with biomedical applications to enhance drug delivery and sensor performance.