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Dr. Ethan Kung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University, with a joint appointment in Bioengineering. His research focuses on interdisciplinary cardiovascular biomechanics, combining experimental, computational, and clinical approaches to advance medical device development and surgical planning. He holds a PhD and MS from Stanford University (Bioengineering) and a BS from Queen’s University (Electrical Engineering). Dr. Kung leads the PSCOPE hybrid modeling framework, supported by NSF CAREER funding, and collaborates with clinicians and industry partners.
Education: PhD and MS in Bioengineering (Stanford University, 2010/2006); BS in Electrical Engineering (Queen’s University, 2003).
Research interests span computational/experimental cardiovascular modeling, hardware-in-the-loop systems, image-based CFD, and pediatric congenital heart disease. His work emphasizes clinical translation and medical device innovation, with applications to Fontan palliation and ventricular assist devices.
Key contributions include developing hybrid experimental-computational frameworks for cardiovascular device testing (PSCOPE), analyzing exercise physiology in Fontan patients, and modeling superior cavopulmonary circulation. Recent articles explore tunable neonatal shunts, hemodynamic device titration, and shear stress in bioreactor heart valves.
Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2018). Funders include American Heart Association and Children’s Heart Foundation.
Dr. Kung serves as Associate Editor for the ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering and chairs the ASME Bioengineering Division’s Executive Committee. His work bridges engineering and medicine, addressing critical challenges in congenital heart disease and cardiovascular surgery.
