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Located in Miami, Florida, Florida International University, a Top 100 public university that is designated a Carnegie Highest Research (R1) and Carnegie Community Engaged institution is committed to high-quality teaching, state-of-the-art research and creative activity, and collaborative engagement with the local and global communities.
We are preparing a diverse community of biomedical engineers and are engaged in the translation of research to health care applications through discovery, innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. The biomedical engineering faculty includes 1 National Academy of Inventor Fellow, 4 American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Fellows, 1 Fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1 SPIE Fellow, 1 American Heart Association Fellow, and 2 NAI Senior Member.
Faculty Highlight
Joshua Hutcheson, Ph.D, Associate Professor

Anuradha Godavarty, Ph.D, Associate Professor

Jessica Ramella-Roman, Ph.D, Associate Professor

Applied Research Areas

Research in Engineered Tissue Model Systems
Focus on cell and engineered tissue mechanics with application in cardiovascular regenerative medicine.
Diagnostic Bioimaging and Sensor Systems
Developing non-destructive optical and mechanical technologies that can detect disease development and tissue injuries in vivo.
Therapeutic and Reparative Neurotechnology
Focus on biologically inspired technologies to interface with the nervous system to repair and promote recovery of lost function after trauma or disease.
BME Spotlight
AI-Powered Collaborations With Baptist Health to Advance Cardiovascular Healthcare
Dr. Joshua Hutcheson, BME Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director, has been working closely with Dr. Tom Nguyen, chief of the Miami...
Dr. Anuradha Godavarty Elected To Join the AIMBE College of Fellows Class of 2025
Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) faculty member Dr. Anuradha Godavarty has been elected to join the American Institute for Medical...
The research must go on: A student learns to advocate for funding
Biomedical engineering Ph.D. candidate Sophie Ashbrook recently attended an educational seminar, known as a “fly-in,” on the topic of chronic...
Biomedical Engineering Seminars

Experts in all areas of Biomedical Engineering are invited to provide a research seminar. The lectures are a great place for the community, students, and faculty and staff to meet and network with leading experts in the industry.
Check Out Past Seminars
BME Student Showcase Events

Senior Design Expo Fall 2024

Diabetes Awareness Day 2024

Undergraduate Research Day 2024