Regular biography
Rebecca Taylor is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research and teaching focus on design and advanced manufacturing across scales, with an emphasis on structural nucleic acid nanotechnology for creating nanoscale biosensors and actuators. She explores DNA as an engineering material, integrating self-assembly methods with microfabrication strategies. Her work spans molecular and cellular mechanobiology, bio-inspired micro- and nanosystems, and advanced manufacturing. Taylor collaborates with researchers in chemistry, biomedical engineering, physics, and cardiovascular medicine. Her teaching centers on mechanical design, large-volume manufacturing, and structural DNA nanotechnology. She is affiliated with the Center for Nucleic Acids Science and Technology and the Center for the Mechanics and Engineering of Cellular Systems.
Scholar-generated biography
Rebecca E. Taylor is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in DNA nanotechnology, cellular bioengineering, mechanobiology, nanorobotics, and advanced manufacturing. Her research explores the intersection of biology and engineering, focusing on the development of DNA-based nanosystems for biomedical applications. She investigates the mechanical properties of cellular components and their role in disease, as well as the design of nanoscale devices for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes. Her work includes the creation of synthetic cell structures and tools for biomechanical analysis of cardiac and neural tissues. Taylor's research also extends to the engineering of biomaterials and the development of lab automation technologies.