Ümit Özgür, Ph.D.
Engineering Foundation Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Özgür specializes in optical spectroscopy and photonic devices
Ultrafast spectroscopy Group III-nitride and zinc oxide optoelectronics Light emitting diodes III-V and II-VI semiconductor heterostructures Nonlinear optics
Dianne T. V. Pawluk, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BSc., University of Alberta | MSc., Queen's University, Canada | Ph.D. Harvard · VCU 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 impaired Accessing graphical information Navigation and orientation Mobility aids Rehabilitation technology
Gennady Miloshevsky, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Miloshevsky researches computational physics with emphasis on effects of plasma, laser and particle beams on materials.
Materials Under Extreme Conditions Radiation- and Plasma-Material Interactions Physics of High Energy Densities Atomic, Molecular and Plasma Physics Dusty Plasmas
Braden Goddard, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Goddard is a nuclear engineer specializing in nuclear security and nonproliferation.
Nuclear security and counter terrorism Nonproliferation and international safeguards Radiation detection and measurements Environmental measurements and assay
Shawn (Sheng-Chieh) Chen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Shawn's research interests include airborne and liquid-borne nanoparticle filtration, NanoEHS, and indoor and urban air pollution control.
Nanofiltration and ultrafiltration Air pollution control Aerosol sampling and instrumentation Indoor Air Quality CFD simulation
Xuejun Wen, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Wen researches biomaterials as well as cell and tissue engineering
Biomaterials Cell and Tissue Engineering Regenerative Medicine Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Drug Delivery
Vamsi K. Yadavalli, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Yadavalli researches functional nano and biomaterials
Functional Nano and Biomaterials Micro- and Nano-Fabricated Devices Biosensors Nanoscale Surface Characterization Single Cell Analysis
Worth Longest, Ph.D.
Louis S. and Ruth S. Harris Exceptional Scholar Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Longest works to address significant current challenges in the field of medical aerosols
Infant Aerosol Delivery Targeting Inhaled Medications within the Lungs Inhaled Medications Respiratory Drug Delivery Particle Engineering
Eyuphan Bulut, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Bulut's research interests include wireless networks and mobile computing, cyber-physical systems, and social networks
Applied Machine Learning with Sensor Data and Wireless Signals Mobile Computing: Wireless Networks Cyber-physical Systems Mobile Social Networks Wireless Charging Security: Cyber Security Network Security Privacy and Trust Mobile (3G/4G) Systems: Mobile Packet Core Cloud Mobile Data Offloading Internet of Things (IoT), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Wireless Sensing
Leah Spangler, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Spangler's research interests include protein engineering, developing sustainable biomaterials, and renewable energy.
Henry J. Donahue, Ph.D.
Alice T. and William H. Goodwin, Jr. Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering; BS, San Diego State University; Ph.D. UC Santa Barbara · VCU College of Engineering
Bone, mechanobiology, regenerative medicine, effects of space travel on bone and muscle, gap junctions, osteoblast, osteocyte, osteoclast
Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering Musculoskeletal Mechanobiology Space Biology and Bioengineering
Akshay Bhatt, Ph.D
Postdoctoral Research Associate · VCU College of Engineering
Dr Bhatt's research is to evaluate how cells sense dynamic mechanical cues in hierarchical collagen fibres in tendons and ligaments.
Dean Krusienski, Ph.D.
Professor and Graduate Program Director, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University · VCU College of Engineering
Focusing on neural signal processing and analysis for the development of brain-computer interfaces and neuroprosthetic devices.
EEG Analysis Brain-Computer Interfaces Signal Processing Machine Learning Neuroprosthetics
Irfan Ahmed, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Ahmed's research interests are broadly in cybersecurity, currently focusing on digital forensics, malware, and cyber-physical systems.
Cyber-physical Systems Security Cybersecurity Education System Security Digital Forensics Malware
Karla Mossi, Ph.D.
Professor and Graduate Program Director, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Zvi Schwartz, D.M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering · VCU 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 use Steroid hormone Periodontal diseases etiology and treatment The Effect of Vitamin D on Cartilage Cells in Vitro
Radhika Barua, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Barua specializes in developing multifunctional magnetic materials systems for diverse applications in the power & energy sector.
Claire Sparks, M.S.
Instructor · VCU College of Engineering
Provide high quality instruction for undergraduate students.
Rachita Sowle, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor · VCU College of Engineering
Research interests include theoretical computer science, algorithms, graph theory, and computational geometry.
Algorithm Design and Analysis Problem Solving Algorithm Design & Analysis: complexity analysis approximation algorithm design and analysis Graph Theory Computational Geometry
Gary C. Tepper, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Tepper's research focuses on advanced functional materials
Perovskite Solar Cells Aerosols and air filtration Nanoscale materials Electrospinning Supercritical Fluids