Chang Yaramothu

Chang Yaramothu is an Assistant Professor at the School of Applied Engineering and Technology at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research specializes in developing diagnostic systems for concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), with translational applications in virtual reality therapeutics. He co-founded a biotech startup leveraging VR technology prior to joining NJIT.

Education

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering - NJIT & Rutgers Biomedical & Health Sciences (2017)
• M.S. in Biomedical Engineering - NJIT (2014)
• B.S. in Biomedical Engineering - NJIT (2013)

Research Focus

Dr. Yaramothu's work integrates biomedical instrumentation, neuro-optometry, and virtual reality to address concussion diagnostics. Primary research streams include: oculomotor/vestibular function quantification, convergence insufficiency mechanisms, vision-related quality of life metrics, and neuroimaging correlates of mTBI. His lab develops clinically deployable tools like the MoVES protocol and VisQuaL-T survey.

Publication Trends

Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on objective biomarker discovery for concussion (60% of articles), particularly through vergence eye movement analysis and vestibular endurance protocols. Secondary focus includes VR therapeutic applications (20%) and normative data frameworks for clinical assessments. Methodologically, works blend randomized trials, instrument validation studies, and computational modeling.

Awards & Honors

• 2020 Digi-Tech Innovator (NJBiz Magazine)
• 2020 Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry

Laboratory & Resources

Leads the Sensory and Quantitative Research Laboratory (SQRL) specializing in neuro-visual instrumentation. Resources include eye-tracking systems, VR platforms, and clinical assessment toolboxes for oculomotor/vestibular function analysis.