Behzad Elahi

Behzad Elahi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on the intersection of Biomedical Engineering, Neurology, and Diagnostic Imaging, with a particular emphasis on the safety and efficacy of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in clinical contexts.

• University: University of Chicago
• Department: Neurology
• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

Elahi's work investigates critical issues in Neurotechnology, including:

• Radiofrequency heating of DBS implants during MRI
• Artifacts in neuroimaging and their clinical implications
• Patient-specific modeling for neuromodulation outcomes
• Biophysical and computational analysis of neural stimulation

His 15 most recent publications (2025-2016) reveal consistent contributions to Biomedical Engineering (47% of articles), Neurology (33%), and Medical Imaging (20%). Key subfields include Deep Brain Stimulation, MRI Safety, Neuromodulation, and Neurodevice Optimization.

Elahi collaborates extensively with researchers in Neurosurgery, Medical Physics, and Neuroimaging, as evidenced by co-authors from institutions like Pritzker School of Medicine and international research groups. His work often addresses Clinical Applications of neurotechnology, particularly in Movement Disorders and Neurodegenerative Diseases.