Biomedical Engineering Postdoctoral Associates
Fernando Chiwo Gonzalez, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Associate
Mentor: Anuradha Godavarty, Ph.D.
Dr. Chiwo Gonzalez studies biomedical spectroscopic and imaging, light/tissue interactions for medical applications, data science applied to medicine and industry, and optical-electronics instrumentation.
Dr. Chiwo Gonzalez studies biomedical spectroscopic and imaging, light/tissue interactions for medical applications, data science applied to medicine and industry, and optical-electronics instrumentation.
Email: fchiwogo@fiu.edu
Behnaz Afrashteh, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Scholar
Mentor: Zachary Danziger, Ph.D.
Dr. Afrashteh studies neurourology and neurological dysfunction of the lower urinary tract.
Dr. Afrashteh studies neurourology and neurological dysfunction of the lower urinary tract.
Email: bafrasht@fiu.edu
Vivek Kamat, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
Mentor: Anamika Prasad, Ph.D.
Dr. Kamat's work focuses on the development of wearable electronics (smart bandages, cortisol, and testosterone sensors) investigating the biocompatibility of materials, developing and studying scaffolds and lab-on-chip devices, and studying the controlled synthesis of drug-loaded nanoparticles.
Dr. Kamat's work focuses on the development of wearable electronics (smart bandages, cortisol, and testosterone sensors) investigating the biocompatibility of materials, developing and studying scaffolds and lab-on-chip devices, and studying the controlled synthesis of drug-loaded nanoparticles.
Email: vkamat@fiu.edu
Andres Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Associate
Mentor: Jessica Ramella-Roman, Ph.D.
Dr. Rodriguez's research focuses on spectroscopic imaging and biophotonic modeling to improve current access of healthcare among underserved populations via wearable and point-of-care technologies. He is also interested in R&D and medical device translation surrounding start-up companies.
Dr. Rodriguez's research focuses on spectroscopic imaging and biophotonic modeling to improve current access of healthcare among underserved populations via wearable and point-of-care technologies. He is also interested in R&D and medical device translation surrounding start-up companies.
Email: andrrodr@fiu.edu
Meghan Martin, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Associate
Mentor: Joshua Hutcheson, Ph.D.
Dr. Martin will be studying pregnancy and postpartum valvular remodeling from a material science and molecule approach in an effort to harness these processes to treat valvular disease.
Dr. Martin will be studying pregnancy and postpartum valvular remodeling from a material science and molecule approach in an effort to harness these processes to treat valvular disease.
Email: megmarti@fiu.edu
Tananant (Mel) Boonya-ananta, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Associate
Mentor: Jessica Ramella-Roman, Ph.D.
Mel's research focuses on developing wearable technologies and devices utilizing optical technology to assist in the monitoring and management of cardiovascular disease in obese individuals.
Mel's research focuses on developing wearable technologies and devices utilizing optical technology to assist in the monitoring and management of cardiovascular disease in obese individuals.
Email: tboonyaa@fiu.edu
Shivam Shukla, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Associate
Mentor: Anuradha Godavarty, Ph.D.
Dr. Shukla’s research centers on optical-thermal imaging of diabetic foot ulcers through non-contact, non-invasive techniques.
Dr. Shukla’s research centers on optical-thermal imaging of diabetic foot ulcers through non-contact, non-invasive techniques.
Email: sshukla@fiu.edu
Utpal Dhar, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Associate
Mentor: Anamika Prasad, Ph.D.
Dr. Dhar's research focuses on spinal biomechanics, orthopedic implant design, finite element modeling, and 3D printing for biomedical applications. His teaching interests include Advanced Orthopedic Biomechanics, Medical Imaging and Finite Element Analyses.
Dr. Dhar's research focuses on spinal biomechanics, orthopedic implant design, finite element modeling, and 3D printing for biomedical applications. His teaching interests include Advanced Orthopedic Biomechanics, Medical Imaging and Finite Element Analyses.
Email: udhar@fiu.edu