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Juan Wachs is the James H. and Barbara H. Greene Professor at the Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University. He holds a courtesy appointment in Biomedical Engineering and is an Adjunct Professor of Surgery at the IU School of Medicine. His research focuses on the intersection of robotics, human-AI interaction, and healthcare systems, with a particular emphasis on surgical robotics, assistive technologies, and telemedicine.
- Education:
- PhD in Industrial Engineering (Intelligent Systems), Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
- MSc in Industrial Engineering (Information Systems), Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
- BEdTech in Electrical Education, ORT Academic College in Jerusalem
Research interests include surgical telementoring via augmented reality, gesture-based interfaces for sterile environments, and semi-autonomous robotic systems for healthcare. His ISAT Lab develops solutions like the STAR telementoring system and robotic assistants like Gesturenurse and FIST-D for explosive ordnance disposal.
Recent work emphasizes AI-driven medical decision support (Trauma THOMPSON), burn wound characterization, and robotic ultrasound automation. Key contributions include over 100 publications in robotics, medical AI, and human factors.
- Scientific Awards:
- James H. and Barbara H. Greene Professorship
- Purdue University Faculty Scholar
- Advising & Labs:
- Guides over 10 PhD/Master’s students in robotics and healthcare tech
- ISAT Lab fosters interdisciplinary projects in surgical robotics, human-robot interaction, and accessibility
