Aydin Farajidavar

Dr. Aydin Farajidavar is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the Integrated Medical Systems Laboratory at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). His research focuses on medical cyber-physical systems, bioelectrical systems, and gastrointestinal motility analysis. He develops implantable/wireless devices for high-resolution mapping and modulation of gut activity to address functional gastrointestinal disorders like gastroparesis.

Education:

• B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering (2004, 2007)
• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from University of Texas at Arlington/UT Southwestern Medical Center (2011)

Research Highlights:

• Developed wireless implantable systems for real-time gut activity monitoring and closed-loop therapy
• Validated bioelectronic devices in small/large animals and preliminary human trials
• Focus on electroceutical stimulation for modulating gastric slow waves

Awards & Recognition: Research highlighted in Science Magazine, ASEE, and Physiological Measurement journal.

Professional Service: Serves on IEEE MTT-10 committee and has authored >50 peer-reviewed publications.