Lars Olson

Lars E. Olson serves as Associate Professor in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, a collaborative program between Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Based at Marquette's Olin Engineering building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he teaches core biomedical engineering courses including Computing for Biomedical Engineers, Biomedical Circuits & Electronics, and Control Systems for Biomedical Engineering, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate education through the department's mission of integrating engineering principles with healthcare solutions.

Dr. Olson's academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University (1993)
• M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University (1989)
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Tulane University (1987)

His research spans mathematical modeling, biomedical instrumentation, optics, cell engineering, cardiopulmonary physiology, and biological transport phenomena. Notable work includes developing human-powered medical devices for resource-limited settings and applying computational fluid dynamics to analyze stent-induced hemodynamic changes in coronary arteries. This interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering innovation with clinical applications to address critical healthcare challenges, particularly in global health technology and cardiovascular device design.

Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on translational biomedical device development and cardiovascular modeling. His work demonstrates progression from computational stent analysis (2005-2006) to clinical implementation of human-powered respiratory devices (2014), highlighting commitment to practical solutions for underserved populations. Research spans biomedical engineering, respiratory medicine, and cardiovascular imaging disciplines with emphasis on device validation and hemodynamic optimization.

Dr. Olson has secured research funding through competitive grants despite no specific scientific awards being documented in available sources.

• Principal Investigator: "Toward a bioinformatics and bioengineering core for Southeastern Wisconsin: Internship Program" (CTSI, June 2015–June 2016)
• Team Leader: "Non-Electric Oxygen Concentrator for Developing Countries: Ghana" (Marquette University Strategic Innovation Fund, July 2015–June 2016)

He actively collaborates within the Joint Department's research ecosystem, particularly in biomedical instrumentation and cardiovascular engineering initiatives. His projects involve interdisciplinary teams addressing global health technology challenges and cardiovascular device optimization, working closely with Medical College of Wisconsin physician-scientists to translate engineering solutions into clinical practice while mentoring students through design-focused coursework and research opportunities.