Research and Postdoctoral Staff

James Manuel
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Biomedical Engineering
- jmanue2@mtu.edu
- M&M 323
Research Interests
- Lithium & Sodium Ion Batteries
- Electrochemistry
- Biomaterials
- Smart Materials
- Bio-adhesives
Education
- BS, Chemistry, University of Kerala
- MS, Polymer Chemistry, University of Kerala
- PhD, Chemical Engineering, Gyeongsang National University

Nan Mu
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Biomedical Engineering
- nmu2@mtu.edu
- M&M 220C
Research Interests
- Medical Image Processing
- Machine Learning
- Computer Vision
Education
- BS, Software Engineering, Pingdingshan University
- MS, Computer Science and Technology, Wuhan University of Science and Technology
- PhD, Control Science and Engineering, Wuan University of Science and Technology

Weilue He
- Research Assistant, Biomedical Engineering
- weilueh@mtu.edu
- M&M 220C
Research Interests
- Biomaterials
- Nitric Oxide
- Hydrogels
- Vascular Tissue Engineering
Education
- BS, Biotechnology, Sichuan University
- MS, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
- PhD, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University

Maria Paula Kwesiga
- Research Assistant, Biomedical Engineering
- mpkwesig@mtu.edu
- M&M 338
Research Interests
- Cardiovascular Engineering
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Biomaterials
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Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Wound Healing
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Epidemiology
Education
- BS, Medical degree, University of Algiers
- PhD, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
PhD Students

Alireza Asadbeygi
- PhD Student, Biomedical Engineering
- aasadbey@mtu.edu
- M&M 311
Advisor
- Hoda Hatoum
Research Interests
- Cardiovascular Engineering
- Computational Medicine
- Biomedical Product Development
- Optimal Design
Education
- BS, Mechanical Engineering, K.N.Toosi University of Technology

Md. Saleh Akram Bhuiyan
- PhD Student, Biomedical Engineering
- mbhuiya1@mtu.edu
- M&M 323
Advisor
Bruce Lee
Research Interests
- Underwater Adhesives
- Electrochemistry
- Biosensors
- Optical Fiber
- Motion Sensors
- Breathing Sensors
Education
- BS, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology
- MS, Electrical Engineering, South Dakota State University

Mohanish Kishor Chandurkar
- PhD Student, Biomedical Engineering
- mchandur@mtu.ed
- M&M 311
Advisor
Sang Yoon Han
Research Interests
- Biomaterials
- Biomechanics
- Prosthesis and Rehabilitation
- Biosensors
Education
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University
- MS, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University

Nikhil Mittal
- PhD Student, Biomedical Engineering
- nmittal@mtu.edu
- M&M 311
Advisor
Sang Yoon Han
Research Interests
- Mechanobiology
- Cell Adhesion
- Traction force sensing of living cells
- Microfabrication
Education
- BS, B. Tech, Biotechnology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
- MS, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University

Lea Morath
- PhD Student, Biomedical Engineering
- lmmorath@mtu.edu
- M&M 323
Advisor
- Jeremy Goldman
Research Interests
- Cardiovascular Engineering
- Biocompatibility
Education
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University

Margaret Plank
- PhD Student, Biomedical Engineering
- meplank@mtu.edu
- M&M 338
Advisor
- Roger Guillory
Research Interests
- Tissue Engineering
- Biomaterials
- Regenerative Medicine
Education
- BS, Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Michigan
- MS, Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan

Fatemeh Razaviamri
- PhD Student, Biomedical Engineering
Education
- BS, Physics, University of Mazandaran
- MS, Particle Physics, University of Mazandaran

Mostafa Rezaeitaleshmahalleh
- PhD Student, Biomedical Engineering
- srezaeit@mtu.edu
- M&M 339
Advisor
- Jingfeng Jiang
Research Interests
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Computational Analysis of Cardiovascular Flow
- Finite Element Modeling
- Fiber Optics
- Nonlinear Optics
Education
- BS, Atomic & Molecular Physics, University of Mazandaran
- MS, Photonics, Shiraz University of Technology
- MS, Applied Physics, Michigan Technological University

Ariana Smies
- PhD Student, Biomedical Engineering
- agtyo@mtu.edu
- M&M 326
Advisor
- Rupak Rajachar
Research Interests
- Biomaterial Development, Biomaterial Characterization
- Bio-adhesives
- Applied Conservation Techniques
- Marine Conservation
- Teaching Techniques
Education
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
- MS, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University

Erican Santiago
- PhD Student, Biomedical Engineering
Advisor
Hyeun Joong Yoon
Research Interests
- Immuno-oncology
- Stem Cell & Tissue Engineering
- Biosensors & Instrumentation
- Biomicrofluidics
Education
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University

Brennan Vogl
- PhD Student, Biomedical Engineering
- bjvogl@mtu.edu
- M&M 327
Advisor
- Hoda Hatoum
Research Interests
- Cardiovascular Biomechanics
- Cardiovascular Biofluids
- Medical Devices Patient-Specific Modeling
- Micro & Nano Technology
Education
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
- Electrical Engineering Minor, Michigan Technological University

Kan Wang
- PhD Student, Biomedical Engineering
Education
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, Southeast University
- MS, Biomedical Engineering Southeast University

Zhongtian Zhang
- PhD Student, Biomedical Engineering
- zzhang11@mtu.edu
- M&M 220D
Advisor
Bruce Lee
Research Interests
- Biomaterials
- Applying magnetoelastic materials to hydrogels
Education
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
Masters Students

Anthony Geraci
- MS Student, Biomedical Engineering
Advisor
- Jingfeng Jiang
Research Interests
- Neuroscience
- Regenerative Medicine
- Tissue Engineering
Education
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, Trine University

Sam Haarman
- MS Student, Biomedical Engineering
- sehaarma@mtu.edu
- M&M 327
Advisor
- San Yoon Han
Education
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University

Jesse Jacobusse
- MS Student, Biomedical Engineering
Advisor
- Jingfeng Jiang
Research Interests
- Machine Learning for Biomedical Applications
Education
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
- Electrical Engineering Minor, Michigan Technological University

Zonghan Lyu
- MS Student, Biomedical Engineering
Education
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University

Nathan Marus
- MS Student, Biomedical Engineering
Education
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University

Shaina Royer
- MS Student, Biomedical Engineering
Advisor
- Sang Yoon Han
Education
- BS, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University

Rourke Sylvain
- MS Student, Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Bio-microfluidics
- Bio-MEMS
- Micro/Nanofabrication
- Biosensors and Instrumentation
- Biomaterials
Education
- BS, Economics, Northern Michigan University
- BS, Neuroscience, Northern Michigan University