Biomedical Engineering Committees

Biomedical Engineering Clinical, Industry, and Academic Advisory Committee


The Biomedical Engineering Advisory Committee members and representatives serve terms as determined in accordance with the department bylaws. The principal function of the department committees is to serve as central steering committees for governance. The members serve with the intention of sharing their experience and expertise to help the department grow and be more effective.

Mr. Alfredo Blumenthal

Mr. Alfredo Blumenthal

VP – Commercial Operations at WB Engineering

TERM: Fall 21 – Spring 22
Dr. Rupak Dua

Dr. Rupak Dua

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering | Hampton University

TERM: Fall 21 – Spring 22
Dr. Alicia Fernandez

Dr. Alicia Fernandez

Professor, Department of Physical Therapy | Nova Southeastern University

TERM: Fall 21 – Spring 22
Miss Bhavani Jayachandran

Miss Bhavani Jayachandran

Biomedical Engineer | Beckman Coulter

TERM: Fall 21 – Spring 22
Dr. Carlos J. Lavernia, MD

Dr. Carlos J. Lavernia, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon, Miami, FL | Office of Carlos J. Lavernia, MD

TERM: Fall 21 – Spring 22
Dr. Shabnam Namin

Dr. Shabnam Namin

Vice President of Research and Development | VIVEX Biologics Inc.

TERM: Fall 21 – Spring 22
Dr. Jeremy Ollerenshaw

Dr. Jeremy Ollerenshaw

Medical Device Technical Specialist and Scheme Manager with the British Standards Institution

TERM: Fall 21 – Spring 22
Dr. Kamau Pierre

Dr. Kamau Pierre

Scientist, Sanofi-Aventist

TERM: Fall 21 – Spring 22
Miss Veronica Ramos

Miss Veronica Ramos

Principal Scientist | Medtronic MCS

TERM: Fall 21 – Spring 22
Dr. Manuel Salinas

Dr. Manuel Salinas

Assistant Professor, College of Computing and Engineering | Nova Southeastern University

TERM: Fall 21 – Spring 22
Dr. Blanka Sharma

Dr. Blanka Sharma

Associate Professor Department of Biomedical Engineering | University of Florida

TERM: Fall 21 – Spring 22