Mahendra Kavdia

Mahendra Kavdia is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Wayne State University's College of Engineering. His work bridges computational modeling, vascular systems biology, and oxidative stress mechanisms in cardiovascular and neurovascular diseases. He has held significant grants from National Institutes of Health and American Heart Association, and directs the Vascular Systems Biology and Bioengineering Lab.

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University
• Postdoctoral Training, Johns Hopkins University

His research focuses on:

• Multiscale modeling of physiological systems
• Nitric oxide and reactive species dynamics
• Endothelial dysfunction mechanisms
• Diabetic and age-related vascular complications

Notable scientific awards include:

• Arthur C. Guyton Award (APS, 2008)
• Imhoff Outstanding Researcher Award (U of Arkansas, 2008)
• AHA National Scientist Development Grant (2005-2008)

He teaches courses in biomedical transport and cardiovascular systems modeling.