Professor Elena Pirogova is a faculty member of RMIT University’s School of Engineering, part of the STEM College. She holds the roles of Professor and Associate Dean of the Electrical & Biomedical Engineering Discipline. Her research focuses on biomedical engineering, biomaterials, therapeutic peptides, and biological effects of electromagnetic radiation. She earned her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Monash University (2002) and a BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering from the National Technical University of Ukraine (1991). Academic Positions: Professor (2020–present), Associate Dean (2018–present), and roles in research leadership since 2002. Teaching: Coordinates courses in biomedical engineering design, project management, and professional engineering projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Research: Over 170 publications in areas like tissue engineering, microfluidics, and wearable technologies. Key projects include biofabrication of scaffolds, electromagnetic radiation effects on cells, and smart textile applications. Supervision: Advises on advanced projects involving biomaterials, medical devices, and interdisciplinary engineering solutions. Her work bridges engineering and healthcare, emphasizing translational research in regenerative medicine and medical technology. She is active in curriculum innovation, particularly post-pandemic educational strategies.









