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Dr. Faheem Ershad is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Houston, affiliated with the College of Engineering. His research focuses on soft bioelectronic systems integrating wearable/implantable devices with tissues, leveraging 3D biofabrication, optoelectronics, and machine learning. He leads the bioelectronic Synergy Lab, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to cardiac health and neural modulation.
- Education: B.S. (Biomedical Engineering, UH), Ph.D. (Biomedical Engineering, Penn State), Postdoc (UIUC)
- Lab: bioelectronic Synergy Lab – develops hybrid bioelectronic-tissue systems for diagnostics and therapy
- Key Research Areas: Stretchable bioelectronics, tissue integration, ambulatory biosensors, electrophysiology
His work bridges electrical engineering, materials science, and medicine, with recent innovations in drawn-on-skin sensors, rubbery semiconductor electronics, and bioprinted cardiac tissues. Over 20 peer-reviewed articles showcase advancements in soft electronics for healthcare applications.
- Notable Awards: NSF Career Award
- Editorial Contributions: Guest Editor for Biosensors special issue
Current projects include developing customizable wearable devices and exploring machine learning-driven bioelectronic interfaces. The lab actively collaborates with industry through its NSF-funded programs and maintains a strong focus on translational research.
