Talles Batista Rattis Santos

Talles Batista Rattis Santos is an Instructor in the CMU/CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program at Colorado Mesa University. He is affiliated with the College of Engineering and contributes to engineering education through an innovative partnership between institutions. His academic journey includes advanced research in biomedical and control engineering, with strong ties to both Brazilian and U.S. institutions.

His education includes:

• PhD in Control Engineering and Mechanical Automation, University of São Paulo, Brazil
• MA in Control Engineering and Mechanical Automation, University of São Paulo, Brazil
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Talles Santos specializes in Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT), particularly for medical applications such as lung imaging and ventilation monitoring. His research bridges industry and academia, with a focus on image reconstruction algorithms, inverse problems, and the development of practical medical devices. He has contributed significantly to the D-bar method and integration of anatomical priors in EIT imaging. His work supports real-time, non-invasive monitoring in critical care environments.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in advancing EIT for thoracic and pulmonary applications, combining mathematical innovation with clinical relevance. His work spans algorithm development, system design, and comprehensive reviews that guide the field. The integration of Schur complement properties and anatomical atlases reflects a sophisticated approach to improving image resolution and accuracy.

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Santos brings over a decade of experience in EIT, including seven years in industry at Timpel Medical, where he worked part-time as a research and development engineer. This industry background enriches his teaching, allowing him to provide students with practical, real-world insights. While no formal advisees are listed, his role as an instructor and researcher suggests active mentorship. He emphasizes student-centered learning, adaptability, and skill development.

His research has been conducted in collaboration with key laboratories, including the Laboratório de Engenharia Ambiental e Biomédica (LAB) at Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo, the EIT Laboratory at Colorado State University, and LIM/09 at the School of Medicine, University of São Paulo. These affiliations demonstrate a robust network in both engineering and clinical domains.