Medical Imaging, Devices, and Systems

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department conducts research in medical imaging, medical devices, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI). Our faculty and students are dedicated to developing innovative technologies that improve how medical professionals diagnose, treat, and care for patients.

We design both software and hardware solutions for medical imaging systems to improve the quality of images and facilitate clinical evaluation and medical procedures. Our image processing research focuses on creating advanced algorithms that extracts and combines critical information from medical images and biological signals, leading to more accurate and timely diagnoses.

In the field of medical devices, we develop cutting-edge tools and instruments to enhance patient care. This ranges from wearable technology that monitors health in real-time to implantable sensors that provide continuous data.

Our research in medical robotics aims to improve the precision and effectiveness of surgical procedures and patient care. These robotic systems support complex medical tasks, making interventions safer, less invasive, and more efficient.

AI is a key driver of innovation in all these areas. We integrate AI to develop smarter systems, automate data analysis, personalize patient care, and enhance the capabilities of medical devices and robotics. By turning vast amounts of data into actionable insights, AI helps improve decision-making and patient outcomes.

The proximity of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center permits close collaborations between engineers and physicians. Many faculty working in these areas are affiliated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering (VISE), which is an interdisciplinary, trans-institutional structure designed to facilitate and foster interactions and exchanges.

ECE Faculty Associated with this Research Area:

  • Catie Chang

    Catie Chang

    Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

    Sally and Dave Hopkins Faculty Fellow
    Assistant Professor of Computer Science
    Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

    • 361 Jacobs Hall

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  • Benoit Dawant

    Benoit Dawant

    Interim Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

    Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering
    Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
    Professor of Computer Science
    Professor of Biomedical Engineering
    Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences
    Professor of Neurological Surgery
    Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • Yayun Du

    Yayun Du

    Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

  • Yuankai Huo

    Yuankai Huo

    Assistant Professor of Computer Science

    Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
    Assistant Professor of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology

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  • Bennett Landman

    Bennett Landman

    Director, Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT)

    tevenson Chair
    Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
    Professor of Computer Science
    Professor of Biomedical Engineering
    Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences
    Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
    Professor of Biomedical Informatics
    Professor of Neurology

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  • Jack Noble

    Jack Noble

    Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

    Assistant Professor of Computer Science
    Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
    Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Surgery
    Director of Graduate Student Recruitment

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  • Ipek Oguz

    Ipek Oguz

    Assistant Professor of Computer Science

    Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
    Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

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  • Robert Webster

    Robert Webster

    Richard A. Schroeder Professor of Mechanical Engineering

    Associate Provost for Graduate Education
    Professor of Mechanical Engineering
    Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
    Professor of Otolaryngology
    Professor of Neurological Surgery
    Professor of Urologic Surgery
    Professor of Medicine

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  • Jie Ying Wu

    Jie Ying Wu

    Assistant Professor of Computer Science

    Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
    Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
    Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

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