Department Administration | Florida International University Department of Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering Department Administration

Meet Our Administration Team

The Biomedical Engineering department at FIU is home to a world-class faculty and pioneering research laboratories. Supporting their efforts is a dedicated group of professionals working hard to exceed your highest expectations. That is one great aspect of the Biomedical Engineering Department at Florida International University.

Jorge Riera, Ph.D.

Associate Professor | Interim Chair of Biomedical Engineering

Research Interests: Biophysical Foundations of Neuroimaging in Normal Aging and Brain Disorders
Research Advancements: Jorge Rivera is making strides in treating multiple brain disorders.
Research Area: Therapeutic and Reparative Neurotechnology
Lab: Neuronal Mass Dynamics Laboratory

Phone: (305) 348-4948
Email: jrieradi@fiu.edu

Website: https://bme.fiu.edu/people/faculty-instructors/jorge-riera/

Office: EC 2602

Dr. Sharan Ramaswamy, Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Florida International University

Sharan Ramaswamy, Ph.D.

Associate Professor | Graduate Program Director | Certified Hybrid Instructor

Research Interests: Cell and tissue mechanics with application in cardiovascular regenerative medicine
Research Advancements: Biomechanically-derived diagnostics and regenerative therapies for cardiovascular medicine.
Research Area: Engineered Tissue Model Systems
Lab: CV-PEUTICS - Cardiovascular Therapeutics Laboratory
Acknowledgement: Affiliated Faculty Member, NSF CELL-MET ERC Project (EEC-1647837)

Phone: (305) 348-2532
Email: sramaswa@fiu.edu

Website: https://bme.fiu.edu/people/faculty-instructors/sharan-ramaswamy/

Office: EC 2614

Dr. Anuradha Godavarty, Associate Professor & Undergraduate Program Director, Biomedical Engineering, Florida International University

Anuradha Godavarty, Ph.D.

Associate Professor | Undergraduate Program Director | Certified Hybrid Instructor

Research Interests: Optical-based molecular imaging (fluorescence-enhanced optical imaging) and tomography.
Research Advancements: Anuradha Godavarty is developing a low-cost hand-held wound healing assessment and conducting clinical studies.
Research Area: Diagnostic Bioimaging Sensor Systems
Lab: Optical Imaging Laboratory (OIL)

Phone: (305) 348-7340
Email: godavart@fiu.edu

Website: https://bme.fiu.edu/people/faculty-instructors/anuradha-godavarty/

Office: EC 2675

Claudia Estrada

Administrative Specialist

Phone: (305) 348-6717
Email: claudia.estrada1@fiu.edu

Office: EC 2602A