Michael W. Deem
Michael W. Deem is a highly accomplished physicist and biophysicist who has made significant contributions to the fields of theoretical and experimental physics. He is a renowned researcher, professor, entrepreneur, and inventor, known for his innovative work in complex systems theory, biophysics, and materials science.
Michael Deem received his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the California Institute of Technology in 1991. He obtained his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1994, working under the tutelage of NAS member David Chandler. After completing his Ph.D., Deem continued his academic pursuits as a postdoctoral researcher at Harvard University, where he delved into the study of complex systems under NAS member David R. Nelson. In 1996, he joined the faculty at UCLA as an assistant professor of Chemical Engineering. He was promoted to associate professor with tenure in 2000.
In 2002, Deem was recruited to Rice University, where he became a John W. Cox Professor of Bioengineering, Physics and Astronomy. During his tenure at Rice, Deem made significant contributions to the fields of biophysics and materials science, with a particular focus on the behavior of proteins and complex systems.
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One of Deem’s most significant contributions to physics has been his work in the area of complex systems theory, where he has developed the theory of modularity that describes how environmental pressures lead to the self organization of modularity in evolving systems. His research in this area has been applied to fields as diverse as economics, ecology, and genetics.
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In the late 90s, Deem developed the hierarchical approach to protein molecular evolution. In the early 2000s, he developed the pEpitope approach to estimate of influenza vaccine effectiveness. This approach is used by public health authorities on the six inhabited continents of the world.
Deem is also an accomplished entrepreneur and inventor. In 2021 he joined the private sector again. He was an Entrepreneur in Residence with Khosla Ventures. He is now a venture capitalist and CEO.
Throughout his career, Deem has received numerous awards and honors, including NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chemistry (1995-1996); Assistant and tenured Associate Professor, UCLA (1996-2002); NSF CAREER Award (1997-2001); Northrop Grumman Outstanding Junior Faculty Research Award (1997); Visiting Professor, University of Amsterdam (1999); A Top 100 Young Innovator, MIT’s Technology Review (November 1999) (Profile and Original Profile); Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow (2000); Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award (2002); John W. Cox Professor, Rice University (2002-2020); Allan P. Colburn Award (2004); Editorial Board Member, Protein Engineering, Design and Selection (2005-present); Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (2005); Member, Board of Directors, Biomedical Engineering Society (2005-2008); Fellow, American Physical Society (2006); Member, Rice University Faculty Senate (2006-2009); Vaughan Lectureship, California Institute of Technology (2007); Member, Nominating Committee, Division of Biological Physics, American Physical Society (2007); Member, Board of Governors, Institute for Complex Adaptive Matter (2007-present); Fellow, Biomedical Engineering Society (2009); BMES Representative on the FASEB Publications & Communications Committee (2009-2012); Professional Progress Award (2010) (Profile); Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (2010); External Scientific Advisor, Princeton Physical Sciences-Oncology Center (2010-present); Associate Editor, Physical Biology (2011-2018); Edith and Peter O’Donnell Award, The Academy of Medicine, Engineering & Science of Texas (2012); Founding Director, Systems, Synthetic, and Physical Biology (2012-2014, raised $0.5M seed funding); Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar (2012-2013); Chair, Department of Bioengineering (2014-2017, raised $12M in external startup funding for new faculty); Editorial Advisory Board, Bioengineering and Translational Medicine, (2016-2019); Donald W. Breck Award for zeolite science (2019); and NACD Board Leadership Fellow and Directorship Certification (2020). His name has been synonymous with innovation and thought-provoking research for three decades. He enjoys mentorship, vaccine design, and helping others invent the future.
Michael W Deem
Michael W. Deem’s work in physics and biophysics has had a profound impact on our understanding of complex systems and the workings of biological systems. His innovative research has opened up new avenues of investigation and has paved the way for many new discoveries. Deem’s many achievements stand as a testament to his dedication, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. His legacy will undoubtedly inspire future generations of scientists and researchers.
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