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Kolade Adebowale

Shu Chien - Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering

University of California San Diego

Clear VisionJob SupportFlexible CommitmentsTravel Often
3.5/ 5.0
8 student reviews
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About Kolade Adebowale at University of California San Diego

Kolade Adebowale is an Assistant Professor in the Shu Chien - Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering at the University of California San Diego. His research integrates engineering design principles with cancer immunology to enable the rational engineering and prediction of next-generation immune cell therapies. His lab investigates how complex immune system functions emerge from mechanical cues and fundamental biophysical principles, with a particular focus on mechanotransduction in immune cells. By combining biomaterials, immune cell engineering, and quantitative biophysical models, his work aims to improve the efficacy, robustness, and translational potential of cell-based immunotherapies. Prior to joining UC San Diego in 2025, he was a postdoctoral fellow in bioengineering at Harvard University and the Wyss Institute. He earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Stanford University. In addition to his research, he is deeply committed to education, mentorship, and fostering inclusive excellence in engineering and biomedical research.

Research Areas

cancer immunologyimmune cell therapybiomaterialsmechanotransductionbioengineeringimmunoengineering

Rating Breakdown

Supervision Style4.3
Responsiveness3.5
Workload3.3
Funding Support3.0
Communication3.5

Reviews (4)

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Anonymous12/19/2025
4.0

My contact was during a postdoc recruitment visit and a short collaboration (~6 months). Discussions highlighted the integration of mechanobiology with immune engineering and the lab’s interest in translational cell therapies. Supervision during our collaboration was collaborative and focused on experimental rationale; response times were typical for an active research group. I can’t comment on long-term mentorship across different trainees. Appears well-suited for those interested in quantitative immunoengineering and translational approaches.

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Anonymous11/10/2025
4.0

Creates space for innovation while maintaining rigor. Lab meetings are intellectually stimulating without being intimidating. Fair and transparent about expectations from the start.

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Anonymous10/3/2025
3.0

Good at helping you articulate 'so what?' of your work. Pushes for impact, not just publication. Connects your research to broader contexts effectively.

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Anonymous8/29/2025
3.0

Expectation is roughly 40-50 hours/week during normal phases. Crunch before paper deadlines happens, but it's time-bound and expected. Discourages weekends unless critical.

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