Jorge Torres

Dr. Jorge Torres is an Associate Professor at the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), specializing in the Department of Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. He holds an MD from the National University of Colombia and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on biosensors, biosignal analysis, electrophysiology, and biomedical optics, with prior experience as a Visiting and Research Professor at the University of los Andes in Colombia, where he contributed to biomedical instrumentation and signal processing projects. Dr. Torres teaches courses in biomedical instrumentation and has led/co-led projects funded by Colciencias (Colombia’s primary research agency), emphasizing physiological measurements and medical device development.

Education

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (Electrical Concentration), University of Texas at Austin
• M.S. in Biomedical Engineering (Electrical Concentration), University of Texas at Austin
• M.D., National University of Colombia

Research & Teaching

Dr. Torres’s research integrates engineering principles with medical applications, including biosignal analysis, medical lasers, and sensor development. He has authored numerous articles on topics ranging from graphene-based sensors to clinical case studies. He is an IEEE member in multiple societies, including Engineering in Medicine and Biology and Signal Processing.

Grants & Experience

• Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on Colciencias-funded projects in Colombia
• Co-investigator on NIH and Whitaker Foundation grants
• Experience in biomedical instrumentation, laser applications, and ultrasound

Labs & Collaborations

His work involves collaborations in sensor technology, medical device implementation, and interdisciplinary education programs such as the Master’s in Biomedical Sciences at Universidad de los Andes.