2024 Bioengineering Cohort
The Knight Campus will welcome 7 PhD students in the fall of 2024 with a range of talents and interests. They share a commitment to making an impact while taking their science, and their careers, to the next level.
Hometown: Winneba, Ghana
Undergraduate Studies: University of Ghana
"I chose to join the Knight campus because of its state-of-the-art research facilities, esteemed and welcoming faculty, collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to solving complex biological and engineering challenges, and an environment that fosters innovation and exploration.
Hometown: Corvallis, OR
Undergraduate Studies: University of Oregon
"I joined Knight Campus Bioengineering for the opportunity to make the world a better place through innovative research in protein engineering, for the outstanding faculty, and because of the familiarity from completing my honors thesis here as a UO undergraduate."
Hometown: Nova Scotia, Canada
Undergraduate Studies: Dalhousie University
"Joining the Knight Campus was an easy choice for me, given the industry-geared biotech research, the vibrant sense of campus community, and the added bonus of experiencing the natural beauty of Oregon."
Hometown: Santa Barbara, California
Undergraduate Studies: University of California at Santa Barbara
"I'm excited about the intersection of AI and biology and learning how to design proteins!"
Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas
Undergraduate Studies: Georgia Tech
"I chose the Knight Campus because of the welcoming faculty and community. During my visit, I recognized that the supportive environment would provide me with the resources I would need to be successful in my Ph.D., and the focus on impactful innovation will provide me with the right tools and opportunities to achieve my goals."
