Biography
Multifaceted materials engineer driving innovative healthcare solutions for society.
Stefany Y. Holguin, Ph.D. (she/her), is a materials engineer and multifaceted healthcare innovation leader. In a 10-year span, Dr. Holguin has led efforts in drug delivery research, digital health platforms, and medical device development.
At Becton Dickinson (BD), she conducted materials science R&D, delivered technical services for industry-leading pharma, and pioneered a cross-functional, data analytics program for digital medication management. Additionally, she garnered innovation funding for multiple enterprise programs, and won BD’s R&D Award for Technical Excellence and Personal Dedication.
Dr. Holguin earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) from Georgia Tech and BS in MSE from the University of Florida. Her doctoral research focused on a novel, intracellular drug delivery method leveraging laser energy and nanoparticles as a platform for gene therapy. At GaTech, she won several distinctions including the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, NIH Biomaterials Training Grant, and the Sloan Foundation & GaTech UCEM Scholarship.
For recreation, Dr. Holguin enjoys hiking, birding, and martial arts. She actively mentors students in STEM.
