Michael Cima

Michael J. Cima serves as Professor at MIT's Department of Materials Science and Engineering, where he has made transformative contributions since joining the faculty in 1986. After earning his BS in chemistry and PhD in chemical engineering from UC Berkeley, he has established himself as a leader in materials science and medical device innovation. His research focuses on engineered systems for improving human health, including treatments for cancer, metabolic diseases, trauma, and urological disorders. As co-inventor of MIT's three-dimensional printing process and author of over 300 peer-reviewed publications and 90 US patents, he has significantly advanced materials processing and medical device technology. His leadership extends to serving as faculty director of the Lemelson-MIT Program and associate dean of innovation for MIT's School of Engineering. His achievements have earned him membership in the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Inventors, Fellowship in the American Ceramics Society, and the W. David Kingery Award. Currently, he continues to pioneer new clinical technologies, including innovative therapies for bladder cancer and implantable MEMS devices for pharmaceutical delivery and diagnostics.