Nicholas D. Boltin

Nicholas D. Boltin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, University of South Carolina. He has held this position since 2018, following the completion of his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the same institution. His educational background includes a B.S. in Engineering from Appalachian State University (2005).

Research Focus: Dr. Boltin specializes in healthcare decision support systems using interdisciplinary approaches from data science. His work spans:

• Advanced data analytics (machine learning, statistical modeling, dimension reduction)
• Translational informatics tool development (software engineering, human-computer interaction)
• Applications in emergency triage, biomaterial outcomes, and spectroscopic analysis

Publication Trends: His 15 most recent articles (2014-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on machine learning applications in clinical settings, with recurring themes in:

• Predictive modeling for surgical outcomes and biomaterial interactions
• Emergency department triage optimization during mass casualties
• Infrared spectroscopy for biomedical and forensic applications

Teaching: Currently instructs undergraduate and graduate courses including BMEN 211 (Modeling & Simulation), BMEN 361 (Instrumentation), BMEN 391 (Kinetics), and BMEN 589 (Data Analytics).