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Michael Jensen serves as Associate Professor and Program Director in the Department of Medical Illustration at the College of Allied Health Sciences, with secondary appointments in Neurology and Neurosurgery departments at the Medical College of Georgia.
His academic credentials include:
- MS in Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator, Medical College of Georgia (2005)
- BFA in Illustration, Brigham Young University (1992)
He holds professional certification as a Medical Illustrator (Association of Medical Illustrators, 2010).
Jensen's research integrates neuroscience with visual arts, focusing on neuroanatomical mechanisms of consciousness, thalamic functions in autoscopic phenomena, and historical analysis of animation techniques. His work develops theoretical models of conscious experience through 3D visualization and explores connections between physiological states and emotional processing.
His publication trends reveal a multidisciplinary approach combining neuroanatomy, consciousness theory, and medical illustration, with emphasis on visualizing complex neurological processes and theoretical frameworks of self-perception.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Multiple Certificates of Excellence (Association of Medical Illustrators, 2017-2018)
- Viewer's Choice/Best in Show awards (Association of Medical Illustrators, 2017-2018)
- Finalist in National Science Foundation's 2016 Vizzies Competition
As Program Director, Jensen oversees curriculum development and student mentorship while coordinating departmental resources including the Medical Media Theatre, C4D Render Farm, and Surgical Instrument Reference Library. He chairs the Admissions Committee and serves on the CAHS Faculty Council.
