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Engineering Vision: Dr. Safa Brings Ocular Biomechanics Expertise to USF
The Department of Medical Engineering at the University of South Florida is delighted to welcome Dr. Babak N. Safa as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Safa is an accomplished researcher in the field of soft tissue biomechanics, with a particular focus on vision and ocular diseases.
Exploring the Frontiers of Biomechanics and Biomedical Innovation
The Department of Medical Engineering is proud to officially welcome Dr. Meisam Asgari, who joined our faculty in 2024 as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Asgari brings with him a dynamic portfolio of interdisciplinary research and academic excellence that promises to enrich our department and inspire our students.
Engineering Living Tissues for Lifelong Repair: Dr. Latifi’s Vision for Regenerative Medicine
The Department of Medical Engineering is pleased to welcome Dr. Neda Latifi, who joined us in Fall 2023 as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Latifi directs the newly established Translational Tissue Engineering and Biofabrication (TTEB) Laboratory, where she is developing a dynamic research program focused on engineering functional, living tissues capable of growth, remodeling, and repair throughout a patient’s lifetime.
A Passion for Innovation at the Bioelectrics and Gene Therapy Interface
The Department of Medical Engineering is excited to welcome Dr. Anna Bulysheva, who joined the faculty as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2022. With a distinguished background in bioelectrics, biomedical engineering, and interdisciplinary translational research, Dr. Bulysheva brings a unique and dynamic perspective to our growing academic community.
Blending AI and Extended Reality: Dr. Star Kim Brings Interdisciplinary BME Expertise to USF
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Byeol “Star” Kim, USF’s newest Assistant Professor of Medical Engineering! Her arrival marks a bold addition to our vibrant research landscape, one that promises to yield new breakthroughs across bioengineering, AI enabled healthcare, and surgical simulation.
Spirou unlocking mysteries of brain development with advanced imaging and virtual reality
Through high-tech imaging and virtual reality, medical engineering professor George Spirou is creating a detailed map of the brain that can be used to better understand developmental disorders, such as autism, and provide earlier, more effective treatments for brain injuries and diseases.
Frisina seeks to discover how chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors
An interdisciplinary study led by Medical Engineering researchers at the University of South Florida and Indiana University has uncovered significant findings on the long-term effects of one of the most common forms of chemotherapy on cancer survivors.
Dr. Passaglia Tackles Glaucoma with Novel Technology
Dr. Passaglia and his lab published two papers related to intraocular pressure: "Characterization of intraocular pressure variability in conscious rats" and "Simulation of gravity- and pump-driven perfusion techniques for measuring outflow facility of ex vivo and in vivo eyes."