- The
Department of Biomedical Engineering is actively involved
in Graduate and Undergraduate Research.
- Current
areas of active research include:
- Biosensors
- BioMEMs
- Human
Applied, Space, and Exercise Physiology
- Bioinstrumentation
- Biomechanics
- Biomaterials
- Heat
and Mass Transfer in Medicine
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specific examples of projects and designs from Michigan
Tech Biomedical Engineering students:
- design of neurostimulating leads and headers
- research of structural biomechanics
- fabrication of prosthetic/orthotic devices
- design of a clamping system for augmentative communication
device
- design and prototype assistive technology devices
- creation of a computer database for inventory of hospital
equipment
- research for new products; market analysis, competition,
and tests of existing products