Biomedical Imaging
Biomedical imaging research at Carnegie Mellon University combines the institution's core strengths in advanced engineering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and imaging technology. This interdisciplinary approach fosters innovative solutions at the intersection of engineering, biology, and medicine.
Key focus areas within Biomedical Imaging include Optical Imaging, Neural Sensing, Computational Modeling, and Simulation.
Research in biomedical imaging is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology development; resolution to achieve macro-, meso- and micro- visualization; biomarker development; and ultimately clinical diagnostics. Research areas include optical imaging, neural sensing, and magnetic resonance imaging. Image-based computational modeling research is centered on crafting computational models and algorithms to dissect and simulate biomedical images effectively. A special emphasis is given to neural imaging research, including tailoring imaging techniques and technologies to unravel the complexities of nervous system structure and function (e.g., rest, anesthetized, task-based) and developing clinical diagnostics.
Maysam Chamanzar
Dr. William D. and Nancy W. Strecker Career Development Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Neural engineering; multimodal (electro-acousto-optical) neural interfacing; bio-photonics; optogenetics; bio-sensing
Tzahi (Itzhaq) Cohen-Karni
Professor, Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering
Research Interests
Nano-biotechnology; nano-bio interfaces; nanomaterials synthesis; biomedical applications of nanowires/nanotubes; biomedical nanodevices/sensors
John Galeotti
Systems Scientist, Robotics Institute
Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Novel optics for imaging and visualization; biomedical image analysis and visualization; combining robotic multi-camera computer vision with volumetric/tomographic biomedical imaging modalities; Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Aryn Gittis
Professor, Biological Sciences and Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Electrophysiology; optogenetics; neural circuits; movement disorders
Pulkit Grover
Angel Jordan Career Development Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Neuroscience Institute, and Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Theory, noninvasive neural sensing and stimulation
Bin He
Trustee Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Neuroscience Institute
Research Interests
Electrophysiological source imaging; brain-computer interface; neuromodulation; inverse problem; functional neuroimaging; tissue electrical property imaging
Jana Kainerstorfer
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Biomedical optics; neurophotonics; neural sensing; medical devices; optical imaging of cerebral perfusion; portable optical devices for disease monitoring; clinical translation of optical devices; bedside monitoring of cerebral trauma
Shawn K. Kelly
Adjunct Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering; Senior Systems Scientist, Engineering Research Accelerator; Research Biomedical Engineer, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Research Interests
Retinal prostheses for the blind; neural prostheses; neural stimulation circuitry; wireless power and data telemetry for medical devices; hermetic packaging for medical devices
Rahul Panat
Russell V. Trader Career Development Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Microscale 3D printing, bioengineering, neuroengineering, sensors, Li-ion batteries
Sossena Wood
Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Ultrahigh field and high field magnetic resonance imaging, sickle cell disease, optical imaging, electromagnetic and thermal simulations, phantom
