معرفی
Professor Kunal Mankodiya is a faculty member in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rhode Island. He holds the rank of Professor and is affiliated with the College of Engineering. His research focuses on wearable technologies, smart textiles, and medical IoT systems, with notable contributions in neural engineering and body sensor networks.
Education
- Ph.D., University of Luebeck, Germany (2010)
- M.S., Biomedical Engineering, University of Luebeck, Germany (2007)
- B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Saurashtra University & C.U. Shah College (2003)
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Carnegie Mellon University (2011-2014)
- Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Pittsburgh (2011)
Research Interests
Mankodiya’s work emphasizes innovative wearable sensor systems for healthcare applications, including smart textiles for medical monitoring and IoT-enabled telemedicine solutions. His research integrates electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, and computer science to address challenges in neurological disorders, neonatal care, and movement disorders.
Grants & Awards
- 2017 NSF CAREER Award
- 2017 40 under 40 Award, Providence Business News
- Lead PI on grants totaling over $5M, including NSF CAREER and NIH-funded projects
Labs & Teams
Mankodiya leads the Smart Wearable and IoT Lab at URI, focusing on interdisciplinary research in healthcare technology. His team collaborates with clinical partners on projects like neonatal monitoring systems and Parkinson’s disease tele-assessment tools.
