Nick Bottenus

Nick Bottenus is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Colorado. His research focuses on improving diagnostic ultrasound imaging through system-level solutions, addressing challenges like acoustic clutter and patient variability. His work integrates transducer design, signal processing, and image interpretation to enhance clinical utility.

His research interests include biomedical ultrasound, medical image quality optimization, and ultrasound system design. Key projects involve swept synthetic aperture imaging, transmit encoding optimization, and multi-pulse transmission techniques. His lab emphasizes pushing the boundaries of image quality in challenging clinical environments.

Notable achievements include the 2017 Duke BME Award for Outstanding Dissertation and multiple SPIE awards. His work has societal impact through advancing reliable medical imaging technologies for clinical decision-making and AI integration.

Lab locations include ECME 277 (office) and ECNW 1B50 (lab). Research collaborations span acoustics, optics, and biomedical fields. Current opportunities for students and postdocs are available in Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering programs.