Human Health
Science and engineering advancements can drastically improve people’s quality of life—from new imaging techniques for earlier, better diagnostics, to tissue engineering for previously impossible interventions, to devices for the long-term control of chronic conditions.
We’re at the forefront of engineering for human health, from leveraging big data for more personalized cancer treatments, to restoring the sense of touch to amputees, to rewiring the brain to restore movement, to plant viruses repurposed as drug-delivery systems.
Centers and institutes that conduct research in Human Health
Faculty who conduct research in Human Health
Ozan Akkus
Creates biologically active and mechanically functional tissue repair systems, and develops chemical imaging instrumentation for noninvasive biomedical and hazard diagnostics
Musa Audu
Investigates musculoskeletal computer modeling and its applications to human locomotion
Harihara Baskaran
Understands and solves problems in biology and medicine using transport principles
Niloy Bhadra
Researches nerve blocks, including the SINE electrode, high capacity electrode and high-frequency blocks
Jeff Capadona
Engineers biomaterials-based strategies to improve the performance and longevity of central nervous system implanted devices
M. Cenk Cavusoglu
Develops next-generation medical robotic systems for surgery and image-guided interventions
Vira Chankong
Develops rapid learning and optimization methods for intensity modulated radiation therapy, and develops new paradigm for combinatorial optimization
Colin Drummond
Fosters the application of informatics to improve clinical decision-making for patient care
Dominique Durand
Analyses neural systems and designs devices to interface with the nervous system to provide therapies for neurological disorders
Christine Duval
Develops advanced materials to enable radiochemical separations for nuclear forensics and human health
Steven Eppell
Designs, synthesizes and tests orthopedic biomaterials using biomimetic strategies emphasizing nanoscale structures and self-assembly
Michael Fu
Develops video games and virtual environments to improve human health after neurological injury
Miklos Gratzl
Researches biomedical sensors and diagnostics, and focuses on translation to clinical applications
Umut Gurkan
Improves human health via research in cell mechanics to develop biosensors and point-of-care systems
Evren Gurkan Cavusoglu
Develops dynamical models of biological systems to help improve treatment of complex diseases
Kenneth Gustafson
Develops medical devices to restore human functions
Farhad Kaffashi
Variability analysis of multi-modal physiological time series data collected in clinical settings
Mohammad Kassemi
Researches microgravity fluid physics and combustion research, including ZBOT, cryogenic fluid management, propellant tank models and gravity’s impact on systems
Mehmet Koyuturk
Develops algorithms for transforming "big" biological data into systems biology knowledge
John Lewandowski
Researches material reliability for biomedical and structural applications, advanced materials manufacturing and processing/microstructure/property relationships. Hybrid Autonomous Manufacturing.
Jing Li
Develops computational approaches and software tools for genomics, bioinformatics and systems biology, and creates computational solutions for big data analytics
Kenneth Loparo
Develop real-time data analytics and control algorithms for industrial, energy and physiological systems
Zheng-Rong Lu
Investigates novel MRI contrast agents, molecular imaging, drug delivery and therapeutics for retinal diseases
Anant Madabhushi
Develops and translates computational imaging, AI and machine learning approaches for precision-medicine diagnosis, prognosis, treatment response and prediction
Heidi Martin
Develops diamond electrodes for electrochemical and neural device applications
Cameron McIntyre
Engineers the next generation of neuromodulation technology
Hunter Peckham
Develops and clinically deploys implantable electronic stimulators to restore movement for patients with paralysis
Andy Podgurski
Develops techniques to assess and improve the reliability and securty of software systems and applications
Clare Rimnac
Advances the long-term performance of implants and structural bone allografts through material analysis and characterization
Valentin Rodionov
Investigates catalysis with soft materials: catalytic surfactants and polymers; complex macromolecular architectures for bio-inspired catalysis; and ligand-mediated nanocatalysis
Andrew Rollins
Develops biomedical optics technology for applications in biomedical research and health care improvement
Sam Senyo
Applies tissue engineering to study human biology and improve human health
Pallavi Tiwari
Develops neuroinformatics techniques for applications in brain tumors and neurological disorders
Ronald Triolo
Creates and evaluates assistive and restorative technologies to improve health and mobility of individuals with paralysis and limb loss
Dustin Tyler
Creates advanced prosthetic systems and neurological interfaces to restore and enhance sensation and function in people
Satish Viswanath
develops novel medical image analysis and machine learning tools for targeting and evaluating interventions
Tina Vrabec
Develops novel waveforms and electrodes for downregulation of the nervous system for clinical applications including peripheral, autonomic and pain
Xinning Wang
Develops cancer therapies and molecular image probes for cancer diagnosis
David Wilson
Creates image analysis and image analytics for important clinical and biomedical applications