Biomedical Engineering

Health Devices, Materials, and Apps

person shows off prosthetic hand with research poster in backgroundSJSU bioengineers create devices and interventions aimed at the full spectrum of illness and ability, from cardiovascular disease to preterm infant lactation, to hearing interventions for all. This requires significant research infrastructure, from understanding fluid flow patterns to physical improvement of materials for better integration with host tissue. Researchers collaborate with industry partners and often involve caregivers and community members in holistic, user-focused design. Below is a rotating selection of our standout investigators in these areas.

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Selected Publications

Bokare, A., Chunnusamy, S., Erogbogbo, F. (2021). TiO2-Graphene Quantum Dots Nanocomposites for Photocatalysis in Energy and Biomedical Applications. Catalysts, 11(3).

Parthiban, S. P., Jurney, P., Athirasala, A., et al. (2020). 3D Bioprinting of Blood Vessels and Vascular Networks: Progress and Challenges Toward Biofabrication of Functional Vascularized Tissues and Organs. Emerging Technologies. In Biophysical Sciences: A World Scientific Reference, First Edition. 

Wang, Y., Schill, K. M., Fry, H. C., & Duncan, T. V. (2020). A Quantum Dot Nanobiosensor for Rapid Detection of Botulinum Neurotoxin Serotype E. ACS Sensors, 5(7).

Yellamsetty, A., and Lewis, R. (2024). Evaluation of Outcomes in a Clinical Trial Comparing Self-Fit and Conventionally Fit Hearing Aids. Frontiers in Audiology and Otology (2).

Award Highlights

Jurney, “Reactive Ion Plasma Treatment of Cardiovascular Biomaterials to Understand the Effect of Nanotopography on Endothelialization” — NIH, 2021

Sharifi, "ERI: Autonomous Personalized Control of Lower Limb Exoskeletons using Impedance Regulation and Trajectory Shaping" — NSF, 2023

Innovations

Droplet Array for Single-Cell Analysis
A method of conducting single-cell analysis.

Medical Premature Infant Mannequin [pdf]
A realistic premature infant positioning mannequin designed to train neonatal intensive care unit nurses in proper developmental positioning.

Modular, Full-Body Exoskeleton [pdf]
Modular exoskeletonsystem encompassing four innovative designs, providing a comprehensive solution for individuals with motor disabilities.

Smart Breast Pump
A smart robotic breast pump that integrates self-adjusting compression and vacuum pressures, along with a temperature control system.

Affiliates

CSUBIOTECH

CSU STEM-​NET

Featured Faculty

erogbogboFolarin Erogbogbo
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Nanotechnology, Cancer, Energy, Silicon, Nanoparticles
ORCID: 0000-0001-6914-7201


jurneyPatrick Jurney
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Engineered Biomaterials for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
ORCID: 0000-0002-4099-2927

sharifiMojtaba Sharifi
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Assistive Robotics for People with Disabilities: Design, Development, Control and AI
ORCID: 0000-0002-9363-0540

simonMindy Simon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Microfluidics, Microparticle Production, Dielectrophoresisdigital Microfluidics, PCR
ORCID: 0000-0002-1509-2847

wangYun Wang
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Biosensors, Microfluidic/MEMS Sensors, Nanosensors, Bioinstrumentation, Nanotechnology, Disease Diagnosis, Food/Water Safety, Genetic Study of Pathogens and Diseases
ORCID: 0000-0002-7711-1126

yellamsettyAnusha Yellamsetty
Assistant Professor of Audiology
Digital Health, Audiology, Hearing Aids, Clinical Trials, Real-World Evidence, Health Equity
ORCID: 0000-0003-0395-6959

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