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Yamin Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bioelectronics
• Bioresorbable Medical Devices
• Electrotherapy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yamin Zhang (张亚敏) holds a Presidential Young Professorship as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), College of Engineering. She leads the Zhang Group which focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of electrochemistry, materials science, and biomedical engineering. 07/2023 – 01/2024: Research Associate, Northwestern University 02/2021 – 06/2023: Postdoctoral Fellow, Northwestern University 08/2016 – 12/2020: Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology 09/2012 – 07/2016: B.S., Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University; B.S., Finance (Double Major), Nankai University Dr. Zhang's research centers on developing advanced electrochemical strategies for next-generation medical devices (implantable, bioresorbable, and wearable) and sustainable energy solutions. Her work bridges bioelectronics , battery technology , and medical therapeutics , with particular emphasis on creating devices that can safely dissolve in the body after serving their purpose. Key areas include bioresorbable optoelectronic systems for electrotherapy, self-powered drug delivery platforms, and eco-safe battery technologies that can harmlessly resorb in biological environments. Analysis of Dr. Zhang's publication record reveals a clear trajectory from fundamental battery chemistry (2021-2022) toward increasingly sophisticated medical applications (2023-2025). Her recent work demonstrates mastery in integrating multiple functionalities into single bioresorbable platforms, as evidenced by her Nature (2025) paper on millimeter-scale optoelectronic systems for electrotherapy and Cell Biomaterials (2025) paper on wireless bioelectronic devices. The research shows strong interdisciplinary collaboration with leading institutions including Northwestern University and Georgia Tech. AHA Early Faculty Independence Award (2023) MIT ChemE Rising Stars (2022) Sigma Xi Best PhD Thesis Award (2021) Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Students Abroad (2021) A*STAR MTC Young Individual Research Grants (YIRG) (2025) Early Career Board Member for ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2025) Dr. Zhang has secured significant research funding including the AHA's Second Century Early Faculty Independence Award as Principal Investigator (2023) and the A*STAR MTC Young Individual Research Grant (2025). Her group serves on advisory boards for Cell Biomaterials and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. The Zhang Group at NUS maintains active collaborations with Northwestern University researchers including the Rogers group, with whom she has co-authored multiple high-impact publications in Nature, Science, and PNAS. Current research focuses on advancing battery technology and developing sophisticated electrochemical strategies for medical devices with an overarching focus on healthcare innovation and environmental sustainability.

Behnaam Aazhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Signal and Data Processing
• Information Theory
• Neuroengineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Behnaam Aazhang is the J.S. Abercrombie Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University and Director of the Rice Neuroengineering Initiative (NEI). He holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His roles include leading the multi-university Rice Neuroengineering Initiative and directing the Center for Neuroengineering. He has held an Academy of Finland Distinguished Visiting Professorship (FiDiPro) at the University of Oulu (2006-2014) and received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Oulu in 2017. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1986) M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1983) B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1981) Research Interests: Dr. Aazhang’s work focuses on signal/data processing, information theory, and neuroengineering applications. Key areas include: Neuronal circuit connectivity and learning impacts Real-time closed-loop neuromodulation for neurological disorders (epilepsy, Parkinson’s, depression) Patient-specific cardiac pacing systems Cybersecurity in cloud computing Awards & Honors: 2022 Rice Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Advisor Award 2019 SIGMOBILE Test of Time Award 2017 Honorary Doctorate (University of Oulu) 2013 IEEE Communication Society Advances in Communication Award AAAS and IEEE Fellowships (2012 and 1999) Grants & Advising: His research is supported by multi-university collaborations and grants. He has advised numerous graduate students in electrical engineering and neuroengineering, though specific names are not listed here. Labs & Teams: Leads the Aazhang Lab and the Rice Neuroengineering Initiative, focusing on translational technologies for neurological and cardiac disorders, including non-invasive neuromodulation and cloud security systems.

Omer T Inanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Devices
• Physiological Monitoring
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Omer T Inan is the Regents Entrepreneur Endowed Chair and Assistant Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Georgia Institute of Technology. His work bridges biomedical engineering and wearable technology, focusing on non-invasive physiological monitoring for chronic disease management. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University (2009) and previously worked at Countryman Associates (2007-2013) as Chief Engineer, developing professional audio systems. Education: B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University (2004-2009) His research interests include medical devices for home-based cardiovascular monitoring, musculoskeletal sound analysis, and neuromodulation of stress responses. He has pioneered technologies for heart failure patients, PTSD treatment, and osteoarthritis diagnostics. Recent publications highlight innovations in AI-driven cardiac parameter estimation, motion artifact removal in seismocardiograms, and multimodal stress tracking via wearables. His work spans biomedical signal processing, clinical translation, and portable diagnostic systems. Scientific Awards 2024 IEEE Fellow 2023 IEEE Distinguished Lecturer 2023 American College of Cardiology Fellow 2022 American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Fellow 2021 Academy Award for Technical Achievement (The Oscars) 2018 ONR Young Investigator Award 2018 NSF CAREER Award At Georgia Tech, Inan leads the Inan Research Lab, which develops technologies for physiological monitoring and modulation. Projects include musculoskeletal sound analysis for joint health, non-invasive cardiovascular sensing, and neuromodulation to treat PTSD via vagal nerve stimulation.

Christina Tringidesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neural Engineering
• Soft Materials
• Hydrogels
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christina Tringides is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University, affiliated with the Neuroengineering Initiative (NEI). She holds the CPRIT Scholar in Cancer Research title and leads the Tringides Lab, which develops soft materials and neurotechnologies for neural system interfaces. Her interdisciplinary work spans from cellular to organ levels, addressing both in vivo and in vitro applications. Education: B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering and Physics from MIT (2015); Ph.D. in Biophysics from Harvard University (2022) under David Mooney. Postdoctoral research at ETH Zürich with Janos Vörös as an ETH Fellow. Recognized with awards including the WIMA laureate (2023), NSF GRFP (2017), and Fulbright Scholar (2015). Research focuses on hydrogels, bioelectronics, and implantable electrode arrays. Key projects include biomimetic in vitro platforms for neural studies and viscoelastic biohybrid interfaces for neuromodulation. Her lab’s innovations aim to advance neurological disorder treatments and diagnostics. Scientific contributions include over 20 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work emphasizing conductive hydrogels, synaptic stimulation systems, and immunotherapy biomaterials. Active in professional organizations like the Materials Research Society and American Chemical Society.

Maria Eriksdotterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Geriatrics
• Dementia
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Maria Eriksdotter is a leading academic in geriatrics and dementia research at the Karolinska Institutet , holding the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society . She also serves as a Senior Consultant in Themes Inflammation and Ageing at Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge and previously as Dean of KI South (2019–2023). Her work spans translational research, clinical trials, and national registry development, with a focus on Alzheimer's disease, cholinergic therapies, and aging. Her research group pioneered NGF cell therapy for Alzheimer's patients, demonstrating safety and cognitive stabilization in clinical trials. She chairs the SveDem registry , tracking over 100,000 dementia patients to refine diagnostics and care. Studies from SveDem revealed mortality reduction with cholinesterase inhibitors and highlighted pandemic-era diagnostic delays. Recent publications analyze dementia subtypes , comorbidities , and precision medicine in neurodegeneration. Her work intersects neuroimaging , epidemiology , and public health policy , addressing ageism and improving geriatric care systems. Collaborations span Karolinska University Hospital , NSGene Inc , and international institutions.

Allon Guezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Systems
• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Allon Guez is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Drexel University. His research focuses on control systems, robotics, artificial intelligence, medical robotics, and automated decision making. He actively bridges academia and industry through high-tech entrepreneurship. Education PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Florida MS in Electrical Engineering, University of Florida MBA in Finance, Drexel University BS in Electrical Engineering, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology His research portfolio spans medical robotics, automated decision making systems, and advanced control algorithms. Key areas include wearable safety devices, radiation control in imaging systems, and closed-loop brain stimulation technologies. Notable contributions include founding ControlRad (radiation reduction systems) and GraceFall (fall detection technology). His work demonstrates a strong emphasis on translating academic research into commercial medical devices. Recent publications highlight innovations in: Fetal brainwave monitoring Postural disturbance detection Seizure prediction algorithms Magnetic microrobotics Dynamic CT collimation Cardiac tissue modeling

Yoon Seok Kimمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Optogenetics
• Structural Biology
• Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yoon Seok Kim is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University’s Department of Bioengineering, focusing on structural and mechanistic studies of light-gated ion channels. He earned his Ph.D. in Bioengineering at Stanford, mentored by Drs. Karl Deisseroth and Brian Kobilka, with research centered on ion channel selectivity and optogenetic applications. Education: Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Stanford University Dr. Kim’s research spans Optogenetics , Structural Biology , and Neuroscience , particularly the molecular mechanisms of ion channels in neural and glioma contexts. His work includes structural analysis of potassium-selective channelrhodopsins and synaptic mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary trends, merging Neuroscience , Molecular Biology , and Bioengineering , with subfields like diffuse midline gliomas , dopamine neuron resilience , and machine learning in protein engineering . His studies often integrate advanced imaging and optogenetic tools.

Dana Brooksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Biomedical Signal Processing
• Medical Imaging
• Statistical Signal Processing
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dana Brooks is a Research Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University, with affiliations in Bioengineering. He holds a PhD from Northeastern University (1991) and has received the Søren Buus Outstanding Research Award (2006). His primary research focuses on biomedical signal and image processing, medical imaging techniques (including MRI and electrocardiography), and neuromodulation technologies such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). He is also involved in protein conformation estimation using X-ray scattering and optimization algorithms for medical applications. Dr. Brooks leads the Biomedical Signals Processing Lab and collaborates with the Center for Integrative Biomedical Computing . His work bridges engineering and medicine, with recent grants including a $400K NSF MRI grant for advanced TMS systems and a $600K NSF grant for motor cortical organization studies. He has advised students like Setareh Ariafar (PhD’20) and contributed to innovations in image mosaicking for confocal microscopy and machine learning applications in dermatology. His publications span computational neuroscience, cardiac imaging, and uncertainty quantification in biomedical simulations. Notable achievements include developing algorithms for ECG imaging, optimizing TMS protocols, and creating tools like UncertainSCI for simulation reliability assessment.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT)
• Medical Device Design
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Alistair McEwan, affiliated with the University of Sydney's School of Biomedical Engineering, specializes in biomedical devices and instrumentation for neurological and cardiovascular diagnostics. As the Cerebral Palsy Chair of Technology and Engineering and Associate Head (External Engagement), he focuses on low-cost medical solutions for resource-limited settings, including neonatal care and stroke detection. His research bridges biophysics and clinical translation, with applications in electrical impedance tomography, wearable sensors, and neuroprosthetics. PhD from University of Oxford Member of the Sydney Nano Institute, Brain and Mind Centre, and Charles Perkins Centre His work explores how tissue electrical properties can enhance understanding of neural signaling and implant design. Clinical collaborators include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for newborn nutrition monitoring. Recent projects involve AI-assisted critical care modeling, bionic devices for stress measurement, and adaptive control systems for neonatal resuscitation equipment.

• Neuroscience
• Neurocardiology
• Gut-Brain Axis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rui Chang is an Associate Professor at Yale University School of Medicine , jointly appointed in the Department of Neuroscience and Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology . His research focuses on organ-to-brain circuits and neurocardiology with specific interest in Parkinson's disease . He completed his B.S. in Biological Sciences at Tsinghua University (2005) Ph.D. in Neuroscience at University of Southern California (2011) Postdoctoral training in the lab of Stephen Liberles at Harvard Medical School (2017) Research Highlights: The Chang lab employs single-cell gene expression profiling , virus-based anatomical mapping , and optogenetics to investigate vagal interoceptive systems and their roles in cardiovascular regulation and gut-brain axis dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases. Their work has revealed a multidimensional coding architecture for visceral sensory signals. Notable Scientific Awards: McKnight Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Award (2021) NIH Director’s New Innovator Award (2019) Kavli Faculty Innovative Research Award (2019) NIH K01 Mentored Research Scientist Award (2017) Keystone Symposia Future of Science Scholarship (2016) Collaborative Network: Chang collaborates with experts in neurodegeneration (David A. Hafler, MD), biostatistics (Hongyu Zhao, PhD), and neural imaging (Le Zhang, PhD). His work intersects with the Stephen & Denise Adams Center for Parkinson’s Disease Research and Kavli Institute for Neuroscience .

Matthew Pamenterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Comparative Physiology
• Neuroscience
• Hypoxia Tolerance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthew Pamenter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Ottawa. His research sits at the intersection of comparative physiology and basic neuroscience, focusing on hypoxia tolerance mechanisms in vertebrate brains. He leads a lab studying species like naked mole-rats, western painted turtles, and goldfish to uncover adaptations that allow survival in low-oxygen environments. University of Ottawa Faculty of Science Department of Biology Research Interests: Hypoxia and Ischemia Metabolism and Mitochondrial Energetics Neurophysiology and Comparative Physiology Thermoregulation and Control of Breathing The Pamenter Lab's work has translational relevance for hypoxia-related pathologies like ischemic stroke and chronic pulmonary disorders. Current projects investigate: Molecular mechanisms of hypoxic ventilatory response (HVR) Role of mitochondria in ROS and NO homeostasis Regional energy regulation in hypoxia-tolerant brains Comparative studies across hypoxia-tolerant rodent species Key findings include: Naked mole-rats suppress thermogenesis via UCP1 downregulation during hypoxia Enhanced mitochondrial calcium buffering capacity in naked mole-rat brain cells Blunted ventilatory responses in subterranean rodents Species-specific metabolic and neurochemical adaptations to hypoxia The lab employs techniques like high-resolution respirometry, fluorescence microscopy, and molecular biology to explore these phenomena. Graduate students like Hang Cheng and Liam Eaton have contributed to groundbreaking studies on ROS regulation, calcium handling, and mitochondrial function in hypoxia-tolerant species.

Socrates Dokosمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Engineering
• Computational Neuroscience
• Cardiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Socrates Dokos is Deputy Head of the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering at UNSW Sydney. His research focuses on computational modeling of electrical and mechanical properties in excitable tissues, with over 160 publications and a sole-authored textbook on Modelling Organs, Tissues, Cells and Devices . He leads interdisciplinary work combining computational modeling, systems identification, and experimental electrophysiology. Current IEEE EMBC Editor for Computational Systems & Synthetic Biology Member of EMBS Technical Committee on Therapeutic Systems and Technologies Key research areas involve Cardiac electrical and mechanical function modeling Retinal neural stimulation simulations Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) optimization Biomechanical modeling of tissues and devices Parameter optimization for ionic cell models Cardiovascular-rotary blood pump interactions His recent publications demonstrate expertise in multi-scale biological modeling, cardiac hemodynamics, retinal prosthetics, and therapeutic neuromodulation techniques. He actively engages in developing standards for the Modeling Markup Language (MML) framework. Contact: Room 506, Samuels Building (F25), UNSW Sydney. Email: s.dokos@unsw.edu.au . ORCID: 0000-0002-7399-2712

Dominique Durandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neural engineering
• Computational neuroscience
• Neural interfacing
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dominique Durand is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University and Director of the Neural Engineering Center. His research focuses on neural engineering, computational neuroscience, and neuromodulation, particularly for epilepsy treatment and neural interface development. Professor, Biomedical Engineering Director, Neural Engineering Center Research interests include: Neural interfacing and prostheses Non-linear dynamics of neural systems Control of epilepsy via electrical stimulation Carbon nanotube (CNT) yarn electrodes for chronic neural recording Computational modeling of neural activity Ephaptic coupling mechanisms in seizure propagation Recent work examines: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) effects on seizures Low-frequency stimulation for seizure suppression Neural activity in tumors for cancer-state determination Advanced electrode designs for peripheral nerve interfaces Autonomic nervous system modulation in disease Laboratory affiliations include the Neural Engineering Center, which develops technologies for neural system analysis and therapeutic interventions.

• Sleep Apnea
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Hypertension
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Neda Esmaeili, Ph.D. is a Research Fellow in Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, specializing in sleep medicine research with a particular focus on sleep apnea and its cardiovascular implications. Her work is conducted within the Department of Medicine and involves extensive collaboration with leading researchers in the field. Dr. Esmaeili's primary research interests center on obstructive sleep apnea, hypoxic burden measurement, cardiovascular consequences of sleep disorders, and treatment efficacy assessment. Her work bridges clinical sleep medicine with cardiovascular physiology, examining how sleep apnea contributes to hypertension, atherosclerosis, and other cardiovascular conditions. She has developed expertise in analyzing physiological burdens of sleep apnea and their relationship to adverse health outcomes. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on hypoxic burden as a key metric in sleep apnea severity assessment and treatment response. Her research increasingly incorporates community-based cohort studies and meta-analyses to establish population-level relationships between sleep apnea phenotypes and cardiovascular outcomes. Much of her work examines how specific interventions affect physiological parameters beyond traditional apnea-hypopnea index measurements. Dr. Esmaeili maintains active collaborations with a network of sleep researchers including Ali Azarbarzin, Ludovico Messineo, Scott Sands, and Susan Redline. Her research appears to be supported by institutional funding from Brigham and Women's Hospital and likely involves participation in multi-center studies given the scale of some of her meta-analyses involving thousands of participants. Her research team appears to be part of a larger sleep medicine research infrastructure at Brigham and Women's Hospital that has access to advanced physiological monitoring equipment, multi-ethnic cohort data, and clinical trial infrastructure for testing both pharmacological and device-based interventions for sleep apnea.

Gareth Milesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Motor Systems
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof Gareth Brian Miles is a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews, affiliated with the School of Psychology and Neuroscience. His research focuses on understanding the neural control of movement, particularly motor systems of the brainstem and spinal cord, with applications to neurodegenerative diseases like Motor Neuron Disease (MND). His lab studies ion channels, neuronal networks, and synaptic physiology in both healthy and diseased states. Research Interests: His work spans from molecular mechanisms to network dynamics, emphasizing the role of astrocytes, cholinergic pathways, and synaptic dysfunction in motor disorders. Key areas include ALS, dystonia, and the modulation of spinal circuits by glial-derived signaling molecules like adenosine. Selected Achievements: Miles has received the 7th International Paulo Gontijo Award in Medicine (2015) and a teaching award for dissertation supervision (2010). His lab has pioneered techniques like super-resolution microscopy and biointegrated microlasers for studying neural networks and contractility in live tissues. Lab & Collaborations: The lab collaborates on projects involving human iPSC-derived models of ALS, spinal cholinergic interneurons, and optogenetic tools. Current PhD students include Jui-Yi Chen, Alyssa Corbett, Ahmad Jibai, and Struan Nisbet. Miles directs the Institute of Behavioural and Neural Sciences and holds roles in interdisciplinary research centers.