Faculty
Since its inception, Biomedical Engineering research at USC has been directed to the study of the function and structure of living systems, as well as the application of engineering science to problems in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The department's primary faculty conduct innovative research in numerous areas of fundamental importance in biomedicine.
Please click on the links at left for more detailed information on our faculty. The comprehensive list below includes primary faculty,as well as joint appointed, adjunct and research faculty.
Michael A. Arbib, Ph.D., Professor
Neural mechanisms, visuomotor coordination, neuroinformatics, language evolution (Computer Science, Neurobiology, Electrical Engineering, Psychology).
Michel Baudry, Ph.D., Professor
Functioning of the nervous system, mechanisms of learning and memory, biological basis of learning, and cognitive enhancers "smart drugs" (Biology).
George A. Bekey, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Robotics, artificial intelligence, and neuromuscular systems (Computer Science and Electrical Engineering).
Theodore W. Berger, Ph.D., Professor of Biomedical Engineering, David Packard Chair in Engineering
Neurophysiology of memory and learning, nonlinear systems analysis of hippocampal network properties, neurobiology.
Richard N. Bergman, Ph.D., Professor
Application of mathematical modelig to diabetes and metabolism (Chairman, Biophysics & Physiology).
Edward K. Blum, Ph.D., Professor
Analysis, modeling and computer simulation of neural networks. Neuro-musculo-skeletal models for neural prosthesis and orthoses for paraplegics (Mathematics and Computer Science).
Roberta D. Brinton, Ph.D., Professor
Molecular pharmacology & toxicology, neuroscience, development of therapeutics to prevent and treat memory disorders, Alzheimer's disease. (Molecular Pharmacology & Toxicology).
Jonathan Cannata, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Ultrasound imaging (Medical Ultrasonic Transducer Resourse)
Fei Cao, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Research Radiology Director of Informatics Core
Medical imaging informatics (Radiology, Pediatrics, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles)
Gilbert Chauvet, Ph.D., Research Professor
Mathematical and numerical integration of physiological functions: nervous system, cardiovascular and renal systems ( University of Angers, France )
Peter S. Conti, M.D., Ph.D., Professor
Development of new radio tracers and diagnostic procedures for use in positron emission tomography (Radiology, Director, PET Imaging Science Center).
Spiros Courellis, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor
Computational modeling of neural systems (BMSR)
David Z. D'Argenio, Ph.D., Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Chonette Chair in Biomedical Technology
Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic systems analysis, systems biology of drug action, drug development.
Rahman Davoodi, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor
Biomechanical modeling (Medical Device Development Facility)
Alireza DiBazar, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor
Computational neuroengineering (BME-Neural Dynamic Laboratory)
Stephan G. Erberich, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Research Radiology, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
PACS research, medical image informatics. (Radiology, Pediatrics, Children Hospital Los Angeles)
Daniel Farkas, Ph.D., Vice-Chairman for Research, Research Professor
(Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center , Los Angeles)
Qian-Jie Fu, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor
Speech perception in cochlear implants, robust speech recognition, speech and image processing. (House Ear Institute).
John J. Granacki, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Systems and Biomedical Engineering
Computer architecture including biologically-inspired architectures, design automation, and VLSI design. (EE-Systems, Information Sciences Institute)
Norberto M. Grzywacz, Ph.D., Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Small networks of retinal neurons, emergence of retinal function during development, retina as an optimal computational device, measurement of visual motion in the brain, perceptual learning, analysis of medical images.
Bo Han, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Research
Tissue engineering (Surgery)
Thomas P. Hedman, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor
Biomechanics, orthopaedic and spinal biomechanics. ( Cedars-Sinai Medical Center , Los Angeles ).
Sandra Howell, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Muscle physiology, calcium kinetics in muscle (Biokinesiology)
Tzung K. Hsiai, M.D., Ph.D., Mary G. and Robert G. Lane Early Career Chair Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Cardiovascular Medicine
MEMS and nano sensors, reactive nitrogen species (RNS) and reactive oxygen species (ROS), vascular endothelial dynamics, molecular imaging of atherosclerotic lesions, and medicine.
H.K. (Bernie) Huang, D.Sc., FRCR(Hon.), Professor
PACS research, medical image informatics, imaging processing and communication and telemedicine. (Radiology).
Mark S. Humayun, Ph.D., Professor
Retinal prosthesis, transplantation of photosystem I molecules into bipolar cells, and cannulation of retinal vessels. (Medicine).
Hossein Jadvar, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering
Positron emission tomography (PET), molecular imaging, medical imaging in microgravity, biosignal processing, bioinstrumentation (Radiology).
Michael C.K. Khoo, Ph.D., Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Dwight C. and Hildagarde E. Baum Chair (Department Chair)
Neurorespiratory system modeling, cardiopulmonary control, non-invasive physiological monitoring.
Kwang Jin Kim, Ph.D., Professor
Pulmonary epithelial transport properties in health and disease (Medicine, Physiology, and Biophysics).
Clara Lajonchere, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor & Program Director, Autism Genetic Resource Exchange
Research interests: Genetic basis of autism; bioengineering applications in autism research.
Samuel Landsberger, Sc.D., Adjunct Associate Professor
Prosthetics and Orthotics ( Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center ).
Richard M. Leahy, Ph.D., Professor
Biomedical image formation and analysis (Electrical Engineering and Radiology).
Eun Jin “Grace” Lee, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Biology of vision (BME - Center for Vision Science and Technology)
Brent Liu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
PACS research and medical image informatics. (Radiology)
Ruibin Liu, Ph.D., Research Associate
Ultrasound imaging (Medical Ultrasonic Transducer Resource)
Gerald E. Loeb, M.D., Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Deputy Director of the BMES ERC
Neural prosthetics, neurophysiology and computer modeling of sensory-motor control systems.
Zhong-Lin Lu, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Computation and psychophysical study of visual motion, texture and attention, visual memory systems, computer image processing and brain imaging. (Physiology)
Jean-Michel Maarek, Dr. Eng., Associate Professor of Engineering Practice
Director of Medical Device & Diagnostic Engineering Program
Biomedical photonics, clinical lasers, measurement and modeling of cardiorespiratory activity.
Anupam Madhukar, Ph.D., Professor
Nano-science and technology, interfacial materials science, cell adhesion (Materials Science & Chemical Engineering, Physics)
Vasilis Z. Marmarelis, Ph.D., Research Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Modeling of nonlinear and nonstationary physiological systems and signals.
Alfred E. Mann, M.S., Research Professor
Device and other technologies for improving human health. (Mannkind Corp.).
Vasilis Z. Marmarelis, Ph.D. Research Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering Systems
Modeling of nonlinear and nonstationary physiological systems and signals (Biomedical Simulations Resource, Electrical Engineering)
Donald Marsh, M.D., Research Professor
Computational modeling of the renal system.
Jill McNitt-Gray, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Kinematics and dynamics of landing, motor control, and electromyography (Kinesiology).
Bartlett W. Mel, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Dendritic computation, biologically inspired vision algorithms, neural substrate for learning and memory.
Ellis Meng, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
BioMEMS, microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip, microsystem integration and packaging, world-to-chip interfacing, cell-to-chip interfacing, implantable biomedical microdevices.
David Merwine, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor
Visual neurophysiology (BME - Center for Vision Science and Technology)
Gregory T. Mogel, M.D., Assistant Professor of Research
PACS research and medical image informatics (Radiology)
Krishna S. Nayak, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Rapid magnetic resonance imaging, cardiovascular imaging, artifact correction (Electrical Engineering and Medicine).
C. L. Nikias, Ph.D., Professor
Statistical signal processing, array processing, detection and estimation (Provost, Senior Vice President, USC).
Dennis P. O'Leary, Ph.D., Professor
Vestibular neurophysiology and vestibular disorders (Otolaryngology, Physiology and Biophysics).
Joseph Schulman, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor
Long-term glucose sensing; neural prostheses; glucose delivery system; medical devices (Alfred E. Mann Foundation).
Robert V. Shannon, Ph.D., Research Professor
Auditory prosthesis and electrical stimulation patterns (House Ear Institute)
Prakash Shrivastava, Ph.D., Professor
Advanced imaging techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, controlled delivery of clinical hyperthermia, and monitoring of tissue temperature distributions (Radiation Oncology).
K. Kirk Shung, Ph.D., Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Ultrasonic imaging and tissue characterization, ultrasonic transducers and arrays.
Manbir Singh, Ph.D., Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical imaging including magnetic resonance, PET, SPECT, and biomagnetic imaging (primary Radiology).
Dong Song, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor
Cortical prosthesis (Center for Neural Engineering)
Peter Staudhammer, Ph.D., Research Professor, Director & Coo
Medical device development (Alfred Mann Institute)
Armand Tanguay, Jr., Ph.D., Professor
Electrical and electrophysics engineering: photonic implementations of neural networks, development of materials and devices for optical information processing and computing. (Electrical Engineering).
Francisco Valero-Cuevas, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
Neuromuscular systems and sensorimotor control, biomechanics, computational methods, human dexterous manipulation.
Ivan Vesely, Ph.D., Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering
James D. Weiland, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Retinal prosthesis, electrical stimulation of nerve and muscle, and stimulating electrode technology. (Medicine).
Wee Ling Wong, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Simulation and interactive learning methods ( Integrated Media Systems Center)
John Wood, M.D. Assistant Professor Of Pediatrics, Assistant Professor Of Radiology
MR Imaging (Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles)
Tishya A.L. Wren, M.D., Assistant Professor of Research Orthopaedics
Biomechanics of pathological movement (Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles)
Walter Yamada, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor
Computational neuroengineering (Center for Neural Engineering)
Stanley M. Yamashiro, Ph.D., Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Cardiopulmonary regulation and dynamics, and pulmonary assist devices (also Electrical Engineering).
Jesse T. Yen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Volumetric ultrasound imaging, biomedical imaging.
Qifa Zhou, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor
Ultrasonic transducers (Medical Ultrasonic Transducer Resource)
