Michelle Zwernemann

Michelle Zwernemann is an Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, leading the BME Undergraduate Design Team Program. She specializes in medical device development, regulatory strategy, and product lifecycle management. Her expertise spans orthopedic implants, prosthetics, and ultrasound-based technologies.

Education:

• MSE in Bioengineering Innovation & Design, Johns Hopkins University (2013)
• BS in Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (2008)

Research & Experience: With 15+ years in medical device innovation, she led product development at Synthes, Inc., Infinite Biomedical Technologies (prosthetics), and Sonavex (ultrasound solutions). Her work integrates engineering design principles with regulatory compliance and quality management systems.

Awards:

• Recipient of the 2023-2024 Distinguished EP Instructor Award for excellence in teaching online/part-time programs.

Advising & Industry Links: Advises student design teams and bridges academic research with industry through collaborative projects. Actively involved in mentoring engineers in prototyping and regulatory pathways for commercialization.