Joseph J. Pancrazio, Ph.D.

Education:

• Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia
• M.S., Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia
• B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois

Background:

Joseph Pancrazio, Ph.D., has served as the vice president for research and innovation at the University of Texas at Dallas since 2018, serving as an executive officer and the chief research official of the University, and providing infrastructure, advocacy, and support for research and entrepreneurial activities across all the academic units. Some of his major achievements include fostering growth in federal research expenditures by 66%, proposing multiple congressional community projects totaling over $10M which advanced into legislative appropriations language, and successfully proposing a philanthropic gift of $5 million for a biomedical innovation fund and core equipment for a BioDesign Center.

Pancrazio’s research interests involve neural interfaces and neurotechnologies ranging from implantable devices to novel approaches for labile free assays for neuroactive compounds. His current work is primarily focused on the development and demonstration of devices leveraging innovative materials that either enhance the coupling with neuronal tissue, show enhanced reliability, and/or reduce the deleterious effects on surrounding biotic environment.