About David Kabiller

David Kabiller, a Northwestern alumnus, is co-founder and head of business development at AQR Capital Management, an investment firm with $185B in assets under management. David is a member of Northwestern University’s Board of Trustees and Chairman of the IIN Executive Council. He has been a guest lecturer at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management and Harvard Business School.

Recognizing the potential of nanoscience to revolutionize medicine, David Kabiller founded the Kabiller Prize in Nanoscience and Nanomedicine, the Kabiller Young Investigator Award, and the Kabiller Rising Star Award, as he discusses in this video.

“These awards were established not only to recognize the people who are designing the technologies that will drive innovation in nanomedicine, but also to educate and shine a light on the great promises of nanomedicine.”
– David Kabiller

Announcing the 2025 Kabiller Prize and Award winners!

The International Institute for Nanotechnology proudly celebrates the 2025 recipients: Nicholas Peppas has received the Kabiller Prize in Nanoscience and Nanomedicine, Nathan Gianneschi is honored with the Kabiller Young Investigator Award, and Michael J. Mitchell has been named this year’s Kabiller Rising Star. Their groundbreaking research exemplifies the spirit of innovation that drives our field forward.

Learn more about each winner below and revisit the accomplishments of previous awardees.