Bioengineering faculty members publish cutting-edge research on engineering, medicine, and biology, and regularly support graduate student work.
Dr. I. Emre Araci
Dr Araci's research goals are directed toward the development and application of novel microfluidic and optofluidic technologies for biology and medicine. His work is focused on two major areas: i) implantable and miniaturized devices for telemedicine and ii) single molecule protein counting.
Dr. Prashanth Asuri
Dr. Asuri's research interests involve integrating tools and concepts from biomaterials engineering, biotechnology, and cell biology to explore the role of biomaterial properties such as porosity, matrix stiffness on protein structure, function, and in regulating cell fate.
Dr. Unyoung (Ashley) Kim
Dr. Kim investigates the application of integrated microfluidic systems for multiple applications in diagnostics as well as experimental science.
Dr. Biao (Bill) Lu
Dr. Lu’s research focuses on medical translations of protein engineering that includes protein therapeutics and drug delivery as well as molecular sensor and imaging technology.
Dr. Maryam Mobed-Miremadi
Dr. Mobed-Miremadi's research interests are in the areas of simulation, optimization, and statistical validation across multiscale biomaterials-related platforms.
Dr. Yuling Yan
Professor Yan's research interests span a wide range of disciplines, including modeling, imaging, and analysis of biosignals and medical images for diverse biomedical applications. Presently, her research is primarily dedicated to leveraging machine learning and deep learning technologies for the early detection of various diseases. These include the identification of vocal pathologies, cardiac arrhythmia, and skin cancer, as well as the classification and localization of brain aneurysms, breast cancer, and multiple rib fractures using MRA, ultrasound, and CT imaging modalities. These projects are conducted in collaboration with a team of skilled radiologists based at the Santa Clara Valley Hospital.
Dr. Zhiwen (Jonathan) Zhang
Dr. Zhang is currently engaged in research on several NIH-funded projects spanning protein engineering to drug discovery.