Justin Baker

Dr. Justin Baker is an Associate Professor of Engineering Practice in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Akron's College of Engineering and Polymer Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (magna cum laude with honors) from Brigham Young University. His professional experience includes a post-doctoral fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic and over 11 years in medical device companies and startups, focusing on research, product development, regulatory affairs, and management. He is actively engaged in biomedical engineering to improve healthcare solutions.

Education:

• Ph.D., Bioengineering, University of Utah
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering (magna cum laude), Brigham Young University

Research Interests: Dr. Baker's expertise spans neural interfaces, medical device innovation, and regulatory pathways, with a focus on translating engineering solutions into clinical applications. He emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to address unmet healthcare needs through technology development.

Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advising roles are explicitly detailed in the provided text. His professional contributions are centered on industry-academia partnerships and product development.

Labs/Teams: The text does not mention specific labs or research teams affiliated with Dr. Baker's current role.