Kedar Aras

Kedar Aras is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo). His research spans cardiac electrophysiology, adipose biology, and chronobiology, with a focus on understanding how obesity and metabolic syndrome contribute to cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure. He leads the ARAS Lab, established in November 2022, which integrates bioinformatics, bioelectronics, and human donor heart studies to develop novel diagnostics and therapies.

• PhD, Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah (2015)
• MS, Computer Science and Engineering, University of Notre Dame (2006)
• BS, Computer Science and Engineering Technology, Andrews University (2000)

Dr. Aras's research interests center on the intersection of obesity, circadian rhythm disruptions, and cardiovascular disease. His lab investigates how epicardial adiposity and metabolic dysregulation promote arrhythmogenesis, with a particular focus on sex differences and translational applications. He combines animal models with human tissue studies to bridge basic science and clinical impact.

The most recent publications reflect a strong trend in interdisciplinary research, combining computational modeling, bioelectronics, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. His work frequently appears in top-tier journals such as Science, Nature Materials, and Circulation, highlighting innovations in wearable devices, bioresorbable adhesives, and arrhythmia mechanisms in human hearts.

Scientific awards received include:

• National Institutes of Health (NIH) Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00), 2020
• Jos Willems Young Investigator Award, International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology, 2014

Dr. Aras has served as Principal Investigator on multiple NIH-funded grants, including an R01 from NHLBI on epicardial adiposity and VT/VF dynamics. He mentors trainees at all levels and is committed to inclusion and equity in science. He also holds an adjunct appointment in Biomedical Engineering at SUNY Buffalo and actively contributes to the academic community through editorial and peer-review roles for journals such as American Journal of Physiology - Heart, eLife, and Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.

The ARAS Lab, located at 955 Main Street, Buffalo, is equipped with modern facilities including tissue culture rooms, imaging suites, and surgical procedure areas, supporting a multidisciplinary team of postdocs, graduate, and undergraduate researchers.