Deepa Ramachandran

Deepa Ramachandran is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering. Her research focuses on computational modeling of biological systems, with notable contributions to cardiovascular modeling and MEMS-enabled RF circuit design. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rice University.

Education:

• Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University

Research Interests:

Dr. Ramachandran specializes in interdisciplinary biomedical engineering, developing computational models to study ventricular mechanics in heart disease and treatment interactions. Her work also extends to reconfigurable RF circuits using MEMS technology for applications in spectrum sensing and wireless communication.

Publications Overview:

Her research spans 2003–2011, with key contributions in cardiovascular modeling (e.g., cardiac tamponade characterization, rotary blood pump interactions) and MEMS-based RF systems (e.g., frequency-hopping filters, low-power VCO designs). These studies bridge biomedical and electrical engineering domains, emphasizing clinical applications and adaptive electronics.

Affiliations & Contact:

• Office: KAB1 307E
• Email: dpr2@uh.edu