C. Alberto Figueroa

C. Alberto Figueroa is the Edward B. Diethrich Professor of Surgery and Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. His primary affiliation is with the College of Engineering, where he leads the Computational Vascular Biomechanics Lab. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University (2006).

Research interests focus on computational modeling of vascular systems, including hemodynamics, biomechanics, and medical imaging analysis. His work integrates machine learning, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and multi-scale modeling to study diseases such as aortic aneurysms, pulmonary hypertension, and cerebrovascular disorders. Key areas include vascular deformation mapping, surgical intervention planning, and AI-driven diagnostics for coronary and cerebrovascular diseases.

Recent publications emphasize predictive models for aneurysm growth, hemodynamic effects in carotid stenosis, and AI-based 3D reconstruction from medical imaging. His lab develops tools like AngioNet for vessel segmentation and CRIMSON software for cardiovascular modeling. Collaborative projects address clinical challenges in endovascular repair, myocardial perfusion, and hypertension pathophysiology.

Dr. Figueroa’s research spans academia and clinical practice, with applications in surgical decision-making, device design, and precision medicine. His work bridges engineering and medicine, aiming to translate computational insights into patient-centered solutions.