Constanza Miranda

Constanza Miranda is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. She leads the BME Design Team program and focuses on the intersection of design anthropology, medical technology, and engineering education. Her work emphasizes user-centered design, pre-engineering education for underrepresented groups, and bridging academia with industry through collaborations. She previously founded DILAB at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and co-founded Simulmedic, a medical simulation startup.

Education:

• PhD in Design (North Carolina State University, 2013)
• Certificate in Teaching (North Carolina State University, 2011)
• Professional Degree in Design (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2005)

Research Interests: Her research spans anthro-design methodologies for medical devices, democratizing engineering education (e.g., SaviaLab pre-engineering program in Chile), and leveraging AI in healthcare education. She has been recognized with the 2018 Airbus Diversity Award and the 2024 DELTA Award for educational innovation.

Awards:

• 2018 Airbus GEDC Diversity Award
• 2024 DELTA Award

Grants & Mentoring: She has led initiatives to improve undergraduate mentoring and student self-regulation post-pandemic. Her work often integrates industry partnerships, such as collaborations with Cooper San Francisco and Karl Storz Endoskope.

Labs & Programs: Directs SaviaLab, which empowers rural students in Chile, and oversees the BME Design Team at JHU, fostering innovation in biomedical solutions.