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Hannahmariam Mekbib

Postdoctoral Associate in Biomedical Engineering

Education

Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University (Since October 2025)
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at Yale University (2025)
B.A. in Physics from Boston University (2019)

Research Background and Interests

I have a background in physics and I’m interested in applying physics and engineering for studying biology. 

Work in the Bewersdorf Lab

My research is focused on the development of a light sheet microscope for high-throughput imaging of pan-Expansion Microscopy samples. 

Outside the lab

I’m also passionate about outreach and applications of biotech in the developing world.

Contact Info

hannahmariam.mekbib@yale.edu