Naji Husseini

Naji Husseini is a Teaching Associate Professor and Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Biomedical Engineering Department at North Carolina State University (NC State). He also holds affiliations with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill). His roles emphasize undergraduate education and curriculum development in biomedical engineering.

Education:

• Ph.D. Applied Physics, University of Michigan (2012)
• M.Eng. Engineering Physics, Cornell University (2005)
• M.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan (2007)
• B.S. Engineering Physics, Cornell University (2004)

Research Interests:

• Biomechanics and biomedical imaging (X-ray, materials science)
• Engineering education and STEM outreach
• Innovative teaching methodologies in biomedical engineering

Notable Awards:

• 2024 Johnston Teaching Excellence Award (UNC)
• 2023 Class of 1996 Advising Award (UNC)
• 2020 Alumni Outstanding Teacher (NC State)

His articles span X-ray crystallography advancements, femtosecond laser tomography, and biomechanics education outreach. He has dual institutional ties (NC State/UNC) reflected in his awards and emails.