معرفی
Nitish V. Thakor is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Neurology at Johns Hopkins University. He leads the Neuroengineering & Biomedical Instrumentation Lab, focusing on advanced neural interfaces, medical sensors, and neuroprosthetics. His interdisciplinary work bridges engineering, neuroscience, and clinical applications.
Education:
- PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Wisconsin (1981)
- MS, Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin (1978)
- BS, Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (1974)
Research Interests:
His research spans nano/microscale sensors for neural studies, neural devices for brain-machine interfaces, optical neuroimaging technologies, and clinical translation of biomedical instruments. Notable projects include the Neuro Chip for neuron cultivation, wireless neural recording systems, and a bionic hand with adaptive grasp control.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2022 Misha Mahowald Prize for Neuromorphic Engineering
- 2020 Johns Hopkins Discovery Award
- Space@Hopkins Seed Grant (2022)
Advising & Innovation:
Thakor mentors students in translational biomedical engineering and co-founded startups to commercialize technologies like myoelectric prosthetics. His lab’s instruments are advancing clinical monitoring in brain surgery and stroke care.
Labs & Teams:
He directs the Neuroengineering Lab and collaborates with clinicians, engineers, and entrepreneurs to bridge bench-to-bedside innovation.
