Biomedical Engineering

Yuankai Huo Vanderbilt researchers have received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a smart microscope system that uses artificial intelligence to help scientists better understand how cells behave, particularly in diseases like cancer. Yuankai Huo, assistant professor of computer science and electrical and… Read More

Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has been awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER Award that will support research on magnetic miniature soft robots for precision medicine that could facilitate early disease detection and treatment. Xiaoguang Dong Magnetic miniature soft robots are unique in their ability to safely… Read More

Researchers led by John T. Wilson, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and biomedical engineering, have developed a new approach using a molecularly designed nanobody platform that seeks to make immunotherapy more effective in the treatment of cancer. The research, “Potentiating Cancer Immunotherapies with Modular Albumin-Hitchhiking Nanobody-STING… Read More

Research led by Thilo Womelsdorf, professor of psychology and biomedical engineering at the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, could revolutionize how brain-computer interfaces are used to treat disorders of memory and cognition. The study, “Adaptive reinforcement learning is causally supported by anterior cingulate cortex and striatum,” was published June… Read More

Second from left: Biomedical Engineering Professor Todd Giorgio finished second in the 2025 Multisport National Championships June 8, 2025, in Omaha. He is competing in the world championship for Team USA later this month in Spain.   Todd Giorgio finished second in the 2025 Multisport National Championships June… Read More

Left to right, engineering faculty awardees are Scott Guelcher, Shihong Lin, Anita Mahadevan-Jansen, Meiyi Ma, Nabil Simaan   Vanderbilt has announced eleven awardees in the latest round of its Innovation Catalyst Fund, an initiative that supports translational research that has promising commercial potential. Five engineering professors received awards in the… Read More

André L. Churchwell, MD, was honored with a portrait on May 6 in recognition of his three decades of service at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Joining him at the event were honored guests: his grandchildren, Victor Evans Jr., age 4, and Julia Elizabeth Evans, age 2. André L. Churchwell, MD,… Read More

Dean Krish Roy presented awards and honors on May 8 to 30 seniors at the School of Engineering’s 2025 Commencement reception. Earlier, the School of Engineering’s Founder’s Medalist was recognized at Graduates Day, and the Banner Bearer will play an honorary role in the Vanderbilt Commencement ceremony, May 9. Grace… Read More

Krish Roy, Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of Engineering, announced 20 awards at a May 6 reception following the final School of Engineering faculty meeting of the 2024-2025 academic year. Vanderbilt University also announced spring award winners during the May 1 Faculty Senate meeting and a reception followed. Engineering faculty… Read More

Four engineering faculty members are included in the 2025 11-member cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows. They are Ravindra Duddu, Justus Ndukaife, Ipek Oguz and Eric Tkaczyk. Each fellow holds the title of Chancellor Faculty Fellow and receives $80,000 over a multi-year period to support their work. They also meet with… Read More