معرفی
James Francis Antaki is the Susan K. McAdam Professor of Heart Assist Technology at Cornell University's Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering. His research focuses on blood-wetted medical devices, with pioneering contributions to ventricular assist systems like the Streamliner, HeartMate-II, and pediatric devices such as PediaFlow. He leads the Antaki Lab, emphasizing interdisciplinary innovation in circulatory support, diagnostic tools, and global health applications.
Education:
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1985)
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh (1991)
Research: His work spans thrombosis in artificial circulation, decision-support tools for heart failure, and pediatric cardiovascular devices. He has 29 patents, including the Streamliner pump and a novel electric harmonica.
Awards:
- 2009 Steven Fenves Award
- 2002 AIMBE Fellowship
- 2001 IEEE Control Technology Award
Grants & Labs: Received a $4.7M grant for PediaFlow development. Leads the Antaki Lab, collaborating on medical innovation networks linking clinicians, engineers, and patients.
