Sean J. Kirkpatrick
- Department Chair, Biomedical Engineering
- Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Affiliated Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- sjkirkpa@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2167
- M&M 301
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Biomedical optics
- Lasers and other light sources for biology and medicine
- Non-contact measurement of tissue mechanics and fluid flows
- Coherent imaging
Sunyoung Ahn
- Lecturer and Biostatistician, Biomedical Engineering
- Lecturer, Mathematical Sciences
- sahn@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1949
- M&M 341
Research Interests
- Biostatistics
Jeremy Goldman
- Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Affiliated Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
- Affiliated Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
- jgoldman@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2851
- M&M 302
Research Interests
- The biology and physiology of the lymphatic and blood vascular systems including vascular regeneration, remodeling and pathology
- Vascular biomaterials, including polymeric, natural, and metallic, for vascular repair and regeneration
Roger Guillory II
- Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- rjguillo@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1980
- M&M 304
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Cellular and molecular interactions of biomaterials
- Metallic biocorrosion
- Biomaterial histopathology
- Biocompatibility
- Degradable metals for cardiovascular implants
Sang Yoon Han
- Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Affiliate Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics
- Advisor, Korean Student Association
- sjhan@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2897
- M&M 403
Research Interests
Research Interests
- Mechanobiology
- Traction force by a living cell
- Cell adhesion and migration
- Image data modeling
- Machine learning
- BioMEMS
Hoda Hatoum
- Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
- hhatoum@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2852
- M&M 402
Links of Interest
Teaching Experience
- BE3350 - Introduction to Human Biomechanics (Spring 2021)
Research Areas
- Cardiovascular Biomechanics
- Cardiovascular Biofluids
- Fluid Mechanics
- Medical Devices
- Patient-Specific Modeling
Jingfeng Jiang
- Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Graduate Program Director, Biomedical Engineering
- jjiang1@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1943
- M&M 303
Research Interests
- Biomechanics
- Automated control of ultrasound scanning including the use of 3D printing technology
- Image and signal processing
- Non-invasive assessment of biomechanical properties of soft tissues
- Computer aided analyses of cardiovascular flow
Bruce P. Lee
- Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- bplee@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3262
- M&M 401
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Biomimetic, bio-inspired materials
- Biointerface
- Antimicrobial and antifouling coatings
- Polymer chemistry
- Nanotechnology
- Tissue adhesives
Smitha Rao
- Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- smithar@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3230
- M&M 410A
Links of Interests
Research Interests
- Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)
- Nanotechnology
- Microfluidics for cancer research
- Microenvironment platforms to characterize cellular interactions
- Sensors and devices for biomedical sensing and implantable devices
- Piezo-based polymeric sensors
- Microscale devices for biomedical sensors
- Electrospun fibers for scaffold and electrical sensing
Chunxiu (Traci) Yu
- Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
- chunxiuy@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2353
- Dow 528
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Neuroengineering
- Brain Stimulation (Optogenetic and Electrical)
- Neural Signal Processing
- Brain-Computer Interface
- Brain and Behavior (Parkinson's Disease, Depression, Stroke, and Addiction)
BME Research Areas
- Biosensors and Biomedical Instrumentation
- Biomedical Optics and Ultrasound
Orhan Soykan
- Professor of Practice, Biomedical Engineering
- osoykan@mtu.edu
- M&M 406
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Implantable Devices
- Biosensors
- Power and Telemetry schemes
- Molecular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Bioinformatics and Proteomics
Specialties
- Implantable Devices, Biosensors, Molecular Medicine
Hyeun Joong Yoon
- Lecturer, Biomedical Engineering
- hjyoon@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1129
- M&M 306
Links of Interest
Teaching Experience
- Tissue Engineering
- Biomicrofluidics for Regenerative Medicine
- Biomedical Instrumentation
- Biomedical Device and Biosensors
- Electrical Properties of Materials
- Basic Electrical Engineering
Research Interests
- Circulating tumor cells
- Tumor microenvironment
- Rare cell isolation and single-cell analysis
- Microfluidics, BioMEMS devices, Biosensors
Parisa Pour Shahid Saeed Abadi
- Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering—Engineering Mechanics
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
- pabadi@mtu.edu
- MEEM 1022
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Nanomaterials
- Stem cell and tissue engineering
- Nano-biomaterials
- Mechanical characterization of advanced materials
- Sensors and actuators in medical device
- Finite element analysis (FEA)
Bruce H. Barkalow
- Adjunct Professor
Specialties
- Medical devices
- Failure analysis of medical devices
- Biomedical and clinical engineering consulting
- Forensic investigation
Qing-Hui Chen
- Associate Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
- Cardiovascular physiology, neurophysiology and exercise science.
- Neural mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disorders.
- Neural mechanisms of exercise training in regulating autonomic and cardiovascular function.
Chang Kyoung Choi
- Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering—Engineering Mechanics
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Director, Multi-Scale Technologies Institute (MuSTI)
- cchoi@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1463
- MEEM 832
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Microscopic Imaging Techniques
- Micro-/nano-fabrications
- Cellular Sensing & Single Protein Tracking
Research Interests
- Opto-electric Cellular Sensing
- Microfluidics and Microscale Heat Transfer
- Droplet Impingement on Patterned Metal Surfaces
- Evaporation of Thin Films and Droplets
- Multiscale Interface Phenomena
- Neutron imaging
- Fluid Flow-induced Shear Effect on Chondrons; Regeneration of pericellular matrix from chondrocytes using microencapsulation;
Carolyn A. Duncan
- Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
- caduncan@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2147
- SDC 121A
Research Interests
- Mobility and postural control in aging and special populations
- Ergonomics and design of built environments for special populations
Megan C. Frost
- Professor and Chair, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Affiliated Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Affiliated Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
- mcfrost@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3350
- 231 SDC
Research Interests
- Nitric oxide releasing polymers
- Implantable sensors
- Biological response to polymeric materials
- Wound healing
- Antimicrobial and viral inactivation
Dennis Livesay
- Dave House Dean of Computing
- Professor, Department of Applied Computing
- Affiliated Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- dlivesay@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2316
- Rekhi Hall 221
Research Expertise
- Computational Biophysics
- Bioinformatics
- Protein Dynamics
- Protein Engineering
- Data Science and Analytics
Academic Interests
- Innovation in Computing and
- Technology Education
- Broadening Participation in STEM
- Enrollment Management
- The Evolving Credentialing Landscape
- Research Administration
Adrienne Minerick
- Professor, Chemical Engineering
- Affiliated Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- President, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
- minerick@mtu.edu
- 906-487-4371
- Chem Sci 202D
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Microdevices
- Medical diagnostics
- Nonlinear electrophoresis
Peyman Mirtaheri
- Adjunct Professor
Specialties
- Fiber Optical Sensors
- Sensors and Measurements
- Techniques
- Wireless Sensors
- Motion Analysis
Rupak Rajachar
- Adjunct Professor
Specialties
- Physical and chemical mechanisms guiding biomineralization in vascular and bone-related cell types and tissues
- Biomimetic materials
- Cell and tissue mechanics
- The host response to implantable materials
- Composite materials for hard and soft tissue engineering
Zhiying (Jenny) Shan
- Associate Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- zhiyings@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1757
- Dow 501
Research Interests
- Central Mechanism of Salt Sensitive Hypertension
- Brain Prorenin Receptor and Hypertension
- Brain Orexin System and Hypertension
- Stress and Neuroinflammation and Hypertension
- Neuronal Mechanism of Metabolic Syndrome
Martyn Smith
- Adjunct Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- 906-487-0092
- M & M building 204
Research interests
- Biostatistics
Ye Sun
- Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering—Engineering Mechanics
- Lou and Herbert Wacker Professorship in Mechanical Engineering
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- yes@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2249
- MEEM 925
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Cyber-Physical System
- Human-Machine Interaction
- Human Factors in Transportation
Research Interests
- Wearable sensors and electronics
- Wearable robotics
- Internet of things
- Human factors
Catherine Taylor
- Adjunct Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Feng Zhao
- Adjunct Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Specialties
- Physical and chemical mechanisms guiding biomineralization in vascular and bone-related cell types and tissues
- Biomimetic materials
- Cell and tissue mechanics
- The host response to implantable materials
- Composite materials for hard and soft tissue engineering
Weihua Zhou
- Assistant Professor, Health Informatics, Applied Computing
- Affiliated Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- whzhou@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2666
- Rekhi Hall 109
Teaching Interests
- Medical Informatics
- Medical Image Analysis
Areas of Expertise
- Image Processing and Computer Vision
- Machine Learning
- Medical Image Analysis
- Health Informatics
- Text Mining