Dr. Joseph DeSimone

Jan 7, 2015

New approach may lead to inhalable vaccines for influenza, pneumonia

Researchers at North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have uncovered a novel approach to creating inhalable vaccines using nanoparticles that shows promise for targeting lung-specific diseases. 

Oct 31, 2014

Joseph DeSimone elected to all three branches of the National Academies

Dr. Joseph DeSimone, William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University and Chancellor’s Eminent Professor of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has been elected to the Institute of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine a U. S. scientist can receive. 

Feb 10, 2014

Researchers build nonflammable lithium ion battery

In studying a material that prevents marine life from sticking to the bottom of ships, researchers led by chemist Joseph DeSimone at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have identified a surprising replacement for the only inherently flammable component of today’s lithium-ion batteries: the electrolyte. 

Mar 17, 2010

DeSimone receives American Chemical Society honor

Dr. Joseph DeSimone, a North Carolina State University chemical engineer and UNC-Chapel Hill chemist, has been honored by the American Chemical Society for his outstanding contributions to chemistry research. 

Oct 22, 2009

DeSimone wins North Carolina Award

Dr. Joseph DeSimone, William R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University and Chancellor’s Eminent Professor of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will receive the North Carolina Award for Science on Oct. 29.