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Daren Chen, Ph.D. profile photo

Daren Chen, Ph.D.

Floyd D. Gottwald, Sr. Chair, Mechanical and Nuclear EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Professor D. Chen researches particle sceinece and technology with emphasis on aerosol particles.

Particle instrumentation and characterization Nanoparticles and nanotechnologyParticle processing (i.g. classification charging dispersion...)Drug target delivery and release controlAir pollution and indoor air quality control
Henry J. Donahue, Ph.D. profile photo

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 BarbaraVCU College of Engineering

Bone, mechanobiology, regenerative medicine, effects of space travel on bone and muscle, gap junctions, osteoblast, osteocyte, osteoclast

Regenerative Medicine and Tissue EngineeringMusculoskeletal MechanobiologySpace Biology and Bioengineering
Ashok Iyer, Ph.D., PE profile photo

Ashok Iyer, Ph.D., PE

Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Professor Iyer's research interests include GPS applications and neural networks

GPS ApplicationsNeural NetworksLinear and Nonlinear Control TheoryRobotics for Nuclear Waste Handling
Ümit Özgür, Ph.D. profile photo

Ümit Özgür, Ph.D.

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

Professor Özgür specializes in optical spectroscopy and photonic devices

Ultrafast spectroscopyGroup III-nitride and zinc oxide optoelectronicsLight emitting diodesIII-V and II-VI semiconductor heterostructuresNonlinear optics
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
Gary C. Tepper, Ph.D. profile photo

Gary C. Tepper, Ph.D.

Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty AffairsVCU College of Engineering

Professor Tepper's research focuses on advanced functional materials

Perovskite Solar CellsAerosols and air filtrationNanoscale materialsElectrospinningSupercritical Fluids
Zvi Schwartz, D.M.D., Ph.D. profile photo

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
Jennifer Puetzer, Ph.D. profile photo

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
Thomas D. Roper, Ph.D. profile photo

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
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