Dr. Pete Santago is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Wake Forest University. He was previously a faculty member at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine for 24 years, where he established an engineering group in Radiology and co-founded the Biomedical Engineering Department. His research spans biomedical informatics, pattern recognition, machine learning, and image/signal processing, with current interests in stochastic processes, data mining, and computer organization. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University Education: M.S. in Computer Science from Virginia Tech Dr. Santago’s research bridges biomedical engineering and computer science, with applications in medical imaging, data analysis, and educational innovation. His work emphasizes practical solutions for image processing, diagnostic tools, and hands-on STEM learning environments like the WakerSpace makerspace. His 15 most recent publications highlight expertise in medical imaging (e.g., PET, CT, MRI), algorithm development (segmentation, reconstruction), and educational initiatives. Techniques such as convex sets, MAP estimation, and geodesic active contours recur in his contributions to biomedical informatics and computer science. As Faculty Director of WakerSpace, Dr. Santago focuses on service work and student mentorship, guiding independent projects that integrate data mining and computer organization principles.




