Programs in Biomedical Engineering

Research

• 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

More 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