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Published on A. James Clark School of Engineering Website | July 16, 2024

Among the six UMD faculty selected as 2024 Distinguished University Professors—the highest appointment bestowed on a tenured faculty member—are three Clark School professors. One of those professors is John P. Fisher.

The title is a recognition not just of excellence, but of impact and significant contributions to the nominee’s field, knowledge, profession, and/or practice.

John P. Fisher is an MPower Professor, Distinguished Scholar-Teacher, and Chair of the Fischell Department of Bioengineering. Having served UMD for more than 20 years, he first joined the Department of Chemical Engineering in 2003 and was a founding member of the bioengineering department in 2006. Fisher heads the Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials Lab, where he leads a robust research team in investigating biomaterials, stem cells, bioprinting, and bioreactors for the regeneration of lost tissues. Fisher has served in numerous leadership positions within prominent societies and organizations: Currently, he is a member of the Biomedical Engineering Society Board of Directors; chair of the Council of Chairs, a national assembly of bioengineering and biomedical engineering department chairs; and co-editor-in-chief of Tissue Engineering. He is also the former president of the Americas Chapter of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society. Fisher serves on the editorial boards of key biomedical engineering journals such as the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, Bioprinting, Biofabrication, and the Journal of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine.

Dr. Fisher will be honored along with the other awardees at the university’s convocation, held annually during the fall semester. Event information will be updated on the Faculty & Staff Convocation website.