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Tom Zajdel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley (2018) and a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University (2012). His research bridges engineering education and bioelectronics, with specific interests in student motivation, bioelectronic interfaces, and medical applications.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of California Berkeley (2018)
- B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, The Ohio State University (2012)
Dr. Zajdel's research explores two primary domains: understanding student motivation in electronics education and developing bioelectronic technologies for biosensing and medical applications. His work integrates pedagogical innovation with biomedical engineering to create novel educational approaches and medical devices.
Recent publications demonstrate strong focus areas in:
- Engineering education pedagogy and curriculum development
- Bioelectronic systems for cellular control and medical applications
- Machine learning applications in biomedical devices
He has received the Gene Golub Outstanding Dissertation Award for his doctoral research. Current projects include developing low-cost medical ventilators and bioelectric devices for tissue engineering.
Dr. Zajdel leads research initiatives in educational technology and bioinstrumentation, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to advance innovations in both engineering education and biomedical applications.
