Youseph Yazdi

Youseph Yazdi, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, with a courtesy appointment at the Carey Business School. He also serves as Executive Director of the Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design (CBID). His research focuses on healthcare design, global health innovation, and medical device development, emphasizing practical solutions for low-resource settings and clinical challenges.

Education:

• MBA, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2007)
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (1997)
• MSE in Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (1992)
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Rice University (1986)

Research Interests: Dr. Yazdi’s work bridges engineering, business, and clinical practice. Key areas include global health innovation (e.g., breast cancer detection tools in Uganda), medical device commercialization, and design education. He leads initiatives like the Johns Hopkins one-year biomedical design program for medical students and improved Ebola protective suits.

Grants & Collaborations:

• Recipient of Johns Hopkins Discovery Awards (2024) for cross-disciplinary projects.
• NIH-funded partnership with Howard University to address neurological disorders (2025).

Labs & Teams: Oversees the Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design (CBID), fostering translational research and student-driven projects. Active in developing telemedicine tools and low-cost medical devices for global health challenges.