
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
VP – Commercial Operations at WB Engineering

Dr. Rupak Dua
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering | Hampton University

Dr. Alicia Fernandez
Professor, Department of Physical Therapy | Nova Southeastern University

Miss Bhavani Jayachandran
Biomedical Engineer | Beckman Coulter

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

Dr. Shabnam Namin
Vice President of Research and Development | VIVEX Biologics Inc.

Dr. Jeremy Ollerenshaw
Medical Device Technical Specialist and Scheme Manager with the British Standards Institution

Dr. Kamau Pierre
Scientist, Sanofi-Aventist

Miss Veronica Ramos
Principal Scientist | Medtronic MCS

Dr. Manuel Salinas
Assistant Professor, College of Computing and Engineering | Nova Southeastern University

Dr. Blanka Sharma
Associate Professor Department of Biomedical Engineering | University of Florida