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Conrad Zapanta is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering. With a PhD in Bioengineering from Penn State University (1997) and BS in Mechanical Engineering with Biomedical Option from CMU (1991), his work bridges cardiovascular medical device development and biomedical engineering education reform.
- Education: Ph.D., Bioengineering, Pennsylvania State University (1997)
- BS, Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical Option), Carnegie Mellon University (1991)
His research on cardiovascular medical devices spans prosthetic heart valves, circulatory support systems, and computational fluid dynamics. In education, he pioneered competency-based training frameworks and redesigned biomedical engineering curricula as Associate Department Head for Education (2009-2022). His Bioengineered Organs Initiative affiliation drives interdisciplinary innovation.
Recent publications highlight his dual focus: 2025 studies examine pharmacogenomic implementation and pancreatitis pain genetics, while 2024 work includes electrospun vascular scaffolds, FDA CFD validation, and bioartificial liver trials. His 2023 articles address online instructor training and critical care severity metrics.
- Awards: ASEE Theo Pilkington Award (2016)
- Fellow, Biomedical Engineering Society
- Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
Zapanta leads undergraduate education strategy at CMU, evaluates biomedical engineering programs for ABET, and contributes to NIH panels. His lab work includes 3D-bioprinted vascular constructs and thrombosis modeling, while media features highlight innovations like his associate deanship and AIMBE fellowship.
