Health
From biomaterials to bioimaging, KU Engineering develops technologies that reduce suffering and improve care. Researchers integrate motion analysis, biofunctional materials, “lab-on-a-chip” platforms and product development to enhance human performance and medical device design. Across these efforts, KU innovations enable earlier diagnosis, better therapies and more accessible health solutions for patients and providers.
Faculty with Research in this Area
Prajnaparamita Dhar
Professor of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering
Ken Fischer
Professor of Mechanical EngineeringDirector of Bioengineering Program
Elizabeth A. Friis
Department Chair and Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Stevin Henry Gehrke
Professor of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering
Justin Hutchison
Associate Professor of Civil, Envionrmental & Architectural Engineering
Carl W. Luchies
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Lorin P. Maletsky
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Aaron M. Scurto
Professor of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
Mark B. Shiflett
Director, Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub.Director, Wonderful Institute for Sustainable Engineering Foundation Distinguished Professor of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering
Sumaiya Shomaji
Professor of Electrical Engineering & Computer ScienceEngineering Associate Dean for Graduate & Online Education
Suzanne Shontz
Professor of Electrical Engineering & Computer ScienceEngineering Associate Dean for Graduate & Online Education
Steven A. Soper
Foundation Distinguished Professor of Mechanical EngineeringDirector, Center of BioModular Multi-Scale Systems for Precision Medicine
Paulette Spencer
Director, Institute for Bioengineering ResearchAckers Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Candan Tamerler
KU Associate Vice Chancellor for ResearchCharles E. & Mary Jane Spahr Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Sara E. Wilson
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering