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Bryan Ranger is the Ferrante Family Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at Boston College, with a courtesy appointment in the William F. Connell School of Nursing and affiliation with the Global Public Health and the Common Good Program. He leads the Biomedical Imaging and Instrumentation Lab, focusing on ultrasound imaging, AI/ML algorithms, and global health applications.
- B.S.E., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- M.S.E., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (NSF Graduate Research Fellow)
His research spans biomedical imaging, AI-driven diagnostics, and low-cost medical device development for resource-limited settings. Key themes include human-centered design, bioreactor monitoring, ultrasound elastography, and educational ultrasound platforms. Collaborations include Brigham and Women's Hospital, Jimma University (Ethiopia), Ahmedabad University (India), and Boston College departments like Computer Science and Nursing.
Selected publications demonstrate expertise in musculoskeletal imaging, phantom development, and ultrasound education. Awards include Google Research Scholar (2022), Google Award for Inclusion Research (2023), ATIG Grant (2023), and SI-RITEA Grant (2023). Funded projects involve Gates Foundation support for maternal nutrition assessment and NIH mHealth Training Institute (2025).
- Google Award for Inclusion Research (2023)
- Google Research Scholar Program Award (2022)
- ATIG Grant (2023)
- SI-RITEA Grant (2023)
- NSF Graduate Research Fellow (PhD period)
He teaches first-year engineering labs and courses in biomedical imaging, emphasizing societal responsibility in engineering education. His lab includes student researchers like Hayoung Cho, who received the Finnegan Award, and has presented at conferences including BMES, IEEE GHTC, and KEEN workshops.
