Dr. Bharat Bhushan is a distinguished Materials Scientist and preeminent leader in nanotechnology research whose groundbreaking work has transformed our understanding of biomimetic interfaces and nanoscale phenomena. He currently serves as an Ohio Eminent Scholar and The Howard D. Winbigler Professor in the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University where he also directs the Nanoprobe Laboratory for Bio- & Nanotechnology and Biomimetics. Dr. Bhushan earned his M.S. in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1971 followed by an M.S. in mechanics and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1973 and 1976 respectively as well as an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1980. His distinguished career includes significant research contributions at IBM Almaden Research Center in San Jose California and numerous prestigious visiting professorships at leading institutions worldwide including the University of California at Berkeley University of Cambridge Technical University Vienna and University of Paris.
Dr. Bhushan's pioneering research in bio/nanotribology and nanomechanics has established him as one of the world's most influential scientists in nanotechnology with Google Scholar listing him among the 1612 Highly Cited Researchers. His innovative application of scanning probe techniques has yielded transformative insights into surface engineering and biomimetic materials resulting in over 800 scientific papers 8 authored books and more than 90 handbook chapters that have collectively garnered more than 116000 citations. His development of novel characterization methods for nanoscale phenomena has been instrumental in advancing applications across multiple fields including biomedical devices and sustainable energy technologies. Notably his research was recognized as one of the top ten science stories of 2015 highlighting the profound impact of his contributions on the scientific community and practical applications. His extensive patent portfolio comprising more than 25 U.S. and foreign patents demonstrates his commitment to translating fundamental discoveries into real-world innovations.
Beyond his research achievements Dr. Bhushan has profoundly shaped the global scientific community through his leadership roles as co-editor of the Springer NanoScience and Technology Series and Microsystem Technologies as well as his membership on the editorial board of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. He has received numerous prestigious international honors including the Alexander von Humboldt Research Prize the Max Planck Foundation Research Award and the Fulbright Senior Scholar Award recognizing his exceptional contributions to science and engineering. Dr. Bhushan's dedication to fostering international scientific collaboration is evident through his organization of numerous international conferences and workshops and his extensive network of visiting professorships across continents. His election to the International Academy of Engineering in Russia further underscores his global impact and recognition as a leader who bridges disciplines and cultures. Currently serving as an affiliated faculty member in the John Glenn College of Public Affairs Dr. Bhushan continues to advance cutting-edge research while mentoring the next generation of scientists and engineers dedicated to solving humanity's most pressing challenges through biomimetic innovation.
