Thang Dinh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · VCU College of Engineering
Computer scientist focusing on security and optimization challenges in complex systems including social networks.
Network vulnerability assessment Security and privacy in social networks and wireless networks Combinatorial Optimization Approximation algorithm
Ruixin Niu, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Associate Professor of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of Virginia Commonwealth University.
Secure Signal Processing Statistical Signal Processing and Communications Data Fusion and Distributed Signal Processing in Sensor Networks Dectection Estimation and Tracking Dynamic Resource Management in Networked Systems
Christopher A. Lemmon, Ph.D.
Inez A Caudill Professor; Associate Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., Lehigh University | M.S., University of Wisconsin | Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University · VCU
Dr. Lemmon's research lies in cell-generated traction forces and extracellular matrix biology
Cell-generated traction forces Extracellular matrix biology Cellular mechanotransduction Mechanobiology of fibrosis Matrix mechanics and signaling in the tumor microenvironment;
Mohamed Gad-el-Hak, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Fluid mechanics expert, with a penchant for nanotechnology and microelectromechanical systems
Fluids in motion Turbulence and flow control Viscous pumps and microturbines Micro- and nanotechnology Large-scale disasters
Michael J. McClure, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BE, Vanderbilt University | Ph.D, Virginia Commonwealth University · VCU College of Engineering
Understanding the role of extracellular matrix and mechanical forces to regulate skeletal muscle structure, function, and innervation.
Muscle aging Cell-matrix interactions Integrin-mediated signaling Myoblast fusion Regenerative rehabilitation in skeletal muscle trauma
D. Joshua Cohen, M.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Applications to solve orthopedic and dental challenges involving the musculoskeletal system; focusing on in vivo studies using rodent models
MicroCT imaging Orthopedic and dental implantology Breast cancer metastasis to bone Small animal model surgery
Bradley Nichols, Ph.D
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Expertise include engineering education, engineering design and analysis, rotordynamics, turbomachinery, vibrations, and dynamic systems.
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Engineering Education Engineering Design and Analysis Measurements and Instrumentation Turbomachinery
Walter Arlen
Professor Emeritus of Music · Loyola Marymount University
Musical Criticism Classical Music Composing
Preetam Ghosh, Ph.D.
Interim Chair and Professor, Department of Computer Science · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Ghosh researches complex networks and systems biology, using modeling and simulation, applied-AI and network science.
AI Wireless Networking and Mobile Computing Systems Biology Stochastic modeling and discrete event simulation Mobile ubiquitous and grid computing
Michael J. Cabral, Ph.D.
Professor; Undergraduate Program Director | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Cabral specializes in engineering education and nanofabrication techniques
Engineering Education Nanofabrication Techniques Molecular Electronics
Robert H. Klenke, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Klenke's research interests include collaborative unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and cyber physical systems security
Digital system design Hardware/software co-design hardware description languages Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight control system design and testing UAV payload design integration and testing Collaborative unmanned aerial vehicles
Alen Docef, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Docef's research interests lie in medical image processing
Medical Image Processing Signal Processor Architectures Document Compression for Archiving Efficient Error-Resilient Network-Optimized Image and Video Coding
Mo Jiang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · Virginia Commonwealth University
Variability process intensification in material production & resource recovery, spanning healthcare, energy, & environmental sustainability
Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Process crystallization Multiphase slug flow Reaction Engineering Separations
Charles McGill, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. McGill is an assistant professor researching computational chemistry and machine learning.
Computational Chemistry Chemical Property Prediction Machine Learning Kinetics
Joao S. Soares, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Engineered Tissue Multiscale Mechanics & Modeling Laboratory (ETM3)
Functional tissue engineering Thrombogenicity of cardiovascular medical devices Drug delivery devices Polymer degradation and erosion Continuum mechanics and its application to non-linear materials
Daniel Cranston, Ph.D
Associate Professor · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Cranston teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses and conducts research.
Daren Chen, Ph.D.
Floyd D Gottwald Sr. Chair Professor, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor D. Chen researches particle sceinece and technology with emphasis on aerosol particles.
Particle instrumentation and characterization Nanoparticles and nanotechnology Particle processing (i.g. classification charging dispersion...) Drug target delivery and release control Air pollution and indoor air quality control
Ashok Iyer, Ph.D., PE
Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Iyer's research interests include GPS applications and neural networks
GPS Applications Neural Networks Linear and Nonlinear Control Theory Robotics for Nuclear Waste Handling
Thea Pepperl, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University · VCU College of Engineering
Thea Pepperl's research and expertise focuses on the analysis and design of decision tools for the coordination of care of older adults.
Image analysis Image segmentation Health Informatics