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Dianne T. V. Pawluk, Ph.D. profile photo

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
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Thea Pepperl, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVCU 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 analysisImage segmentationHealth Informatics
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Ahmed Abuhussein, Ph.D., PE

Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Professor A's research and teaching interests include power systems, microgrids, renewable energy, electric drives and power electronics.

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Rachita Sowle, Ph.D.

Assistant ProfessorVCU College of Engineering

Research interests include theoretical computer science, algorithms, graph theory, and computational geometry.

Algorithm Design and AnalysisProblem SolvingAlgorithm Design & Analysis: complexity analysis approximation algorithm design and analysisGraph TheoryComputational Geometry
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Jennifer Puetzer, Ph.D.

Inez A. Caudill Junior Professorship in Biomedical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S. Biomedical Engineering, NC State | Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, Cornell UniversityVCU College of Engineering

Dr. Puetzer focuses on musculoskeletal tissue engineering for meniscus, tendon, and ligament replacement and repair.

Extracellular matrix biologyTissue Engineering and Regenerative MedicineCollagen Fiber DevelopmentBiomechanicsMusculoskeletal Mechanobiology
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Lane Carasik, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Dr. Carasik researches computational and experimental thermal hydraulics for fusion & nuclear energy and isotope production.

Nuclear EngineeringExperimental Thermal-FluidsThermal-Fluids DesignVerification and ValidationComputational Fluid Dynamics
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Thomas D. Roper, Ph.D.

Graduate Program Director, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering | Director, Pharmaceutical Engineering | Engineering Foundation ProfessorVCU College of Engineering

Dr. Roper specializes in efforts to bring engineering and science closer to patients who utilize medicines via novel technologies.

Metabolic Engineering and Biocatalysis3D Printing of Dose FormsLong Acting Therapy DevelopmentNanomaterials and Particle SciencesContinuous Chemical Reaction Engineering
Xuejun Wen, M.D., Ph.D. profile photo

Xuejun Wen, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Dr. Wen researches biomaterials as well as cell and tissue engineering

BiomaterialsCell and Tissue EngineeringRegenerative MedicineStem Cell Biology and EngineeringDrug Delivery
Vamsi K. Yadavalli, Ph.D. profile photo

Vamsi K. Yadavalli, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Professor Yadavalli researches functional nano and biomaterials

Functional Nano and BiomaterialsMicro- and Nano-Fabricated DevicesBiosensorsNanoscale Surface CharacterizationSingle Cell Analysis
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Leah Spangler, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Dr. Spangler's research interests include protein engineering, developing sustainable biomaterials, and renewable energy.