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Prof. Songbai Ji is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), affiliated with the Mechanical Engineering department. His research focuses on integrating advanced neuroimaging with computational modeling to study traumatic brain injury (TBI) mechanisms, particularly in contact sports, and improving surgical image-guidance for spine procedures. He holds a BS and MS from Shanghai Jiaotong University, and MS and PhD from Washington University in St. Louis.
His work combines biomechanical modeling, medical imaging techniques, and real-time data analysis to develop diagnostic tools for concussions and improve surgical accuracy in open spine surgery. Key innovations include a pre-computed brain response atlas for instant strain estimation and low-cost stereovision systems for intraoperative registration. He collaborates with clinicians and engineers to translate these technologies into clinical practice.
Recent publications emphasize helmet design optimization, robotic-assisted surgery, and machine learning applications in injury prediction. His lab’s research spans biomechanics, medical imaging, and surgical navigation, with a focus on precision medicine and injury prevention.
