Photo: Delaney Grav-Scherr, PhD Candidate, The Chen Lab, in red, discusses her research with Dr. Michael Koeris, director of the Biological Technologies Office at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) during his visit to BU's Biological Design Center at CILSE March 20. Koeris stopped at a few labs to receive a quick presentation from each engineer about their work. Listening in are Chris Chen, Director, Biological Design Center, in black, and Dr. Kenneth Lutchen is the Vice President and Associate Provost for Research. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
March 24, 2026
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DARPA Biological Technologies Office Director Michael Koeris (ENG’10) Visits BU

Michael Koeris (ENG’10) (right), director of the Biological Technologies Office (BTO) at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), meets with Kenneth Lutchen (from left), vice president and associate provost for research, Chris Chen, a William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor, a College of Engineering biomedical engineering professor, and director of BU’s Biological Design Center, and Delaney Gray-Scherr (ENG’23,’25) at the Chen Lab. Koeris’ visit to the lab was one of several when he visited BU March 20. The BTO supports transformative biological research with the potential to improve the well-being of members of the military. Photo by Cydney Scott