Biomedical Engineering Experts

Lukasz Kurgan, Ph.D.

Dean Robert J. Mattauch Chair | Vice Chair of Computer ScienceVCU College of Engineering

Data scientist specializing in high-throughput structural bioinformatics of proteins & small RNAs.

Structural BioinformaticsIntrinsically Disordered ProteinsProtein-ligand(drug) interactionsComputer-aided molecular modeling Big Data Analysis

Shivam Shukla, Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Biomedical EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Dr. Shukla’s research focuses on non-invasive optical (NIRS, fluorescence) and thermal imaging for peripheral vascular complications.

Juhwan Lee, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Dr. Juhwan Lee’s research focuses on artificial intelligence, medical image analysis, and their applications in cardiovascular medicine.

CardiologyArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning & Deep LearningMedical Image Analysis

D. Joshua Cohen, M.D.

Research Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Applications to solve orthopedic and dental challenges involving the musculoskeletal system; focusing on in vivo studies using rodent models

MicroCT imagingOrthopedic and dental implantologyBreast cancer metastasis to boneSmall animal model surgery

Zvi Schwartz, D.M.D., Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Biomedical EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Doctor of dental medicine and periodontal expert; skilled program developer

Bone Cartilage and mineralization and their relation to Vitamin D sex hormones and local factors.Implant and bone substitute mechanism of action and clinical useSteroid hormonePeriodontal diseases etiology and treatmentThe Effect of Vitamin D on Cartilage Cells in Vitro

Dianne T. V. Pawluk, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BSc., University of Alberta | MSc., Queen's University, Canada | Ph.D. HarvardVCU College of Engineering

Dr. Pawluk develops devices and algorithms for assistive technology for individuals who are blind and visually impaired

Devices and algorithms for assistive technology for individuals who are blind and visually impairedAccessing graphical informationNavigation and orientationMobility aidsRehabilitation technology