Hansen A. Mansy

Hansen A. Mansy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida, where he leads the Biomedical Acoustics Research Lab. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology (1990) and has a distinguished career spanning academia and industry, including prior roles at Rush University (assistant professor 2003–2013, then associate professor).

• Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (1990), Illinois Institute of Technology

Dr. Mansy's research focuses on vibro-acoustic phenomena in biological systems and the development of non-invasive medical diagnostic tools. His work spans bioinstrumentation, acoustic modeling of soft tissues, flow-induced vibrations, and seismocardiography for cardiac monitoring. He has secured $5+ million in federal grants and collaborates with medical centers and device manufacturers.

Recent publications highlight his pioneering work in seismocardiographic (SCG) signal analysis, including machine learning applications for heart failure prediction, respiratory phase detection, and studies on signal variability. His team explores SCG's potential for non-invasive intracranial pressure monitoring and hip dysplasia detection in infants.

Awards: Whitaker Foundation Career Award (1997), Excellence in Teaching Award (2002).

Dr. Mansy serves on editorial boards and review panels for NIH, NSF, DoD, AFOSR, and other national/international organizations, advancing biomedical acoustics research and education.

Labs & Collaborations: The Biomedical Acoustics Research Lab at UCF develops cutting-edge diagnostic technologies, working with industry partners and clinical institutions to translate research into medical practice.