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BME Faculty Spotlight: Lin Du, PhD

Get to know the people of The Ohio State University's Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) through our series of Spotlight Stories. Read what our BME folks are up to-- you'll learn about our labs' latest research, our faculty and their classes, our alumni and their careers, our postdoc's research, our student's research and their plans for the future, and more.

Lin Du, PhD

Research and recruiting, tell us about your research.

Our lab focuses on micro and nano medical systems for clinical applications, including implantable sensors and stimulators for sensing and movement restoration of paralyzed people, as well as DNA self-assembly platforms for pathogen diagnosis and neurodegenerative disease treatment. For more information, please visit our lab website .

How does your research impact or change the field of biomedical engineering?

As a scientist and engineer, I am committed to bridging the gap between engineering and medicine, with the goal of developing biomedical systems that not only enhance human health monitoring but also improve quality of life and save lives. Currently, I am focusing on the development of an implantable tactile sensing system to provide somatosensory feedback to individuals with paralysis using brain machine interface technology to restore their mobility so that they could participate in more activities of daily life.

"I am committed to bridging the gap between engineering and medicine, with the goal of developing biomedical systems that not only enhance human health monitoring but also improve quality of life and save lives."

What brought you to Ohio State?

OSU is visionary with extraordinary resources for neuroprosthetics technology, which perfectly aligns with my future aspirations. Additionally, OSU offers the unique opportunity of collaborating with talented physicians from Wexner Medical Center and experts from various fields. This collaborative environment is crucial in the development of disruptive and transformative technologies that can solve real-world problems.

Will you be recruiting for your lab? Who are you looking for? What can prospective applicants expect to do in your lab?

We are actively seeking talented researchers across all academic levels to join us. Our lab currently has openings for postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, graduate students, and undergraduate students who are eager to contribute to developing medical systems.

Your background and interest in BME

What degrees do you have and where are they from.

• Ph.D. in Electrical and Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Beijing Institute of Technology
• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering at Beijing Institute of Technology

Where were you before coming to Ohio State, and what were you working on there?

I’m coming from the University of California, Berkeley from my postdoc working with Prof. Grigory Tikhomirov. While at Berkeley, I worked on a rapid and cost-efficient point of care sepsis diagnostic platform integrating DNA self-assembly and semiconductor manufacturing techniques.

What inspired your interest in biomedical engineering?

My passion for biomedical engineering was ignited during my Ph.D. work on implantable sensors for paralyzed people. At that time, I collaborated closely with the physicians who would take me to the hospital to talk with the patients and learn about their needs. Actually meeting the people who need our technique deeply motivated me to help them.

Personal questions:

In 2021, I was honored as an MIT EECS Rising Star. The following year, I was selected as a HS Chau Women in Enterprising Science Fellow at the Innovative Genomics Institute, and in 2023, I became a Foresight Fellow.

What do you enjoy doing outside of the lab?

I like hiking, swimming, and singing.

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Biomedical Engineering and Nursing Students Collaboration Leads to Innovation

In a groundbreaking collaboration between Fairfield University's  School of Engineering and Computing  and  Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies , two pioneering research projects have emerged, promising to revolutionize medical training and patient care.

Improvements to a Life-Saving Training Device

One of the crucial skills for medical professionals, especially those in emergency medicine, anesthesiology, and nurse anesthesia, is the emergency cricothyrotomy. This life-saving procedure allows professionals to provide oxygen to patients with obstructed airways. However, the commercially available manikins needed to learn and practice the procedure are expensive ($1000-$2000 each), limiting access for proper skill building. A group of innovative Fairfield biomedical engineering students and faculty mentor, Dr. Susan Freudzon, partnered with students in the Egan School  to identify the need for an affordable cricothyrotomy training system and craft a solution. The Fairfield University Hardiman Scholars Fund and INSPIRE Research Fund helped support their research.

Initial models included a 3D-printed trachea with artificial skin they molded from silicone that nurse anesthesia students used to practice the procedure. “It was exciting for the engineering students to see their work being used by the nursing students,” said Freudzon. Direct feedback from the nurses-in-training gave the Biomedical Engineering Society students ideas for how to improve the device. So, the team, led by Emma Crowley ’24, Ryan Jaworski ’25, Matthew Manduca ’25, and Maeve O'Connell ’25, went back to the drawing board to revise and test new iterations.

The first challenge was stabilizing the model on a smaller and better base and improving the artificial skin to make it more realistic. Through trial and error, they created a 3D printed base in the shape of a neck using Solidworks software and secured the trachea to the base with Velcro—an improvement over the wooden plank and nails used in previous models. They also discovered that the material tattoo artists use to practice their art was the best alternative to real skin. At under $100 to produce the entire device, the students’ innovation is primed to change how nursing students learn to perform cricothyrotomies—a crucial skill for emergency scenarios. The team presented their customizable, cost-effective solution at the Fairfield Innovative Research Symposium and the American Society for Engineering Education Conference. They plan to publish their design as an open-source resource so other nurse training institutions can benefit from this healthcare innovation.

The students will continue to collaborate by using the models for training and improving their designs even more next year. Based on further feedback, the team will design and test models with different skin thicknesses to mimic patients with more fat. “It’s really important for bioengineering students to have experience trying out new ideas, testing them, getting feedback, and thinking outside of the box to try something different,” said Maeve O’Connell. “Plus, it’s super fun to work on projects like these.” O’Connell plans to put the experience to good use doing research with a Fairfield professor over the summer. Her long-term goal is to pursue a biotech graduate degree and discover life-saving drugs, including a cure for ALS.

Building Better Training Models for Ultrasound-guided Anesthesia

A second project aims to improve regional anesthesia training, specifically targeting the brachial plexus ultrasound phantom. In biomedical research and training, phantoms are objects used as stand-ins for human tissues, providing a realistic and safe environment for healthcare professionals to hone their skills. The lack of a reusable, low-cost ultrasound phantom for regional anesthesia made training to administer an interscalene nerve block in the brachial plexus area difficult and expensive. Led by the same collaborative spirit that propelled the affordable cricothyrotomy training device project, a team of Fairfield University biomedical engineering students, including Emma Crowley ’24, Julia Kilroy ’24, Ryan Baker’24, and Wilson Kaznoski ’24, worked with the Egan School of Nursing to address the limitations of existing solutions in ultrasound phantoms for regional anesthesia—high cost, poor durability, and anatomical inaccuracy. Thanks to support from the Fairfield University INSPIRE Research Fund, the group worked on the problem all year for their senior design project.

Crowley said her favorite part of the project was the interdisciplinary work with the nursing school. “I’m a biomedical engineering major, but I’m also pre-PA, so being able to meet with the nursing students and professors to learn how the procedure is done and to get feedback was helpful,” she said. “My anatomy class also helped me understand how to improve the design of the mold and what it needed to look like on the ultrasound.” Because the School of Engineering and the Egan School of Nursing are right next to each other, collaboration was as easy as traversing the walkway that connects the two disciplines. The students conferred with each other and their professors in real-time throughout the year to guide their designs.

One of the main challenges was figuring out the type of silicone to use to imitate human skin. Too stiff and the training nurses couldn’t move the needle around. Too soft, and the repetitive pokes from the needle would create tracks that students could follow rather than finding the target nerves on their own. The materials also impacted how well students could visualize the needle on the ultrasound to find their target. Plenty of things went wrong in the process—the silicone didn’t always cure properly or stuck to the mold if it wasn’t sprayed with enough lubricant. Their 3-D printed models of the nerve network didn’t show up well on the ultrasound. Through lots of trial and error, the team created a custom silicone mold and crafted brachial plexus nerves and arteries out of latex tubing to produce a realistic model of the neck and shoulder area. Their innovative phantom allows for ultrasound-guided needle insertion and manipulation, offering trainees a true-to-life experience. The model even has a 3-D printed collar bone that the expensive commercially available models do not. Future design iterations will incorporate feedback from the nursing students who use the prototype during the summer regional anesthesia class.

“From a faculty perspective, it was rewarding to see the students’ learning evolve as they went through the design process,” said Freudzon. They presented the project at the Northeast Bioengineering Conference and the ASEE Conference, where they won the award for the best poster. The engineering school’s dean also gave them the award for the best senior design project. They plan to publish the detailed instructions and downloadable files for future use and will submit the research to a medical device design journal or nurse anesthesia journal for possible publication.

By prioritizing low-cost materials, anatomical accuracy, and ease of use, Fairfield's engineering and nursing teams have developed two solutions that not only enhance training but also improve patient outcomes. Their commitment to making their projects open source ensures that institutions worldwide can benefit from this groundbreaking innovation. The Biomedical Engineering Society club will pick up the next steps for both projects, helping Fairfield University lead the way in interdisciplinary collaboration and impactful research.

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Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering

Elevate your career in the aerospace industry.

Soar to new heights in the aerospace industry with a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from UCF. Florida is one of the top employers of aerospace engineers, and UCF is conveniently located near several large aerospace organizations including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Aerojet Rocketdyne and the NASA Kennedy Space Center. As you journey through the program, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of aerodynamics, aerospace systems design, astrodynamics and space applications, dynamics and control, propulsion, and structures and materials. 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• UCF is ranked the No. 1 supplier of graduates to the aerospace and defense industries, and the No. 2 preferred supplier by Aviation Week Network. 
• Nationally ranked by  U.S. News and World Report
• UCF is located near major engineering organizations such as Lockheed Martin, Siemens, Northrop Grumman and the NASA Kennedy Space Center.
• Apply with a bachelor’s or a master’s degree
• Fellowships available
• Prepare for competitive positions in the industry or academia

The Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering will require completion of 72 credit hours at the graduate level post-bachelor’s degree. Fifty-seven of the credit hours must be comprised of a combination of 5000- and 6000-level classes while 15 credit hours must be devoted to the doctoral dissertation. 

The program is designed for students who:

• Have an M.S. degree in engineering or aerospace engineering and are seeking a higher level education and research training.
• Have a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering or a closely related discipline and are seeking the Ph.D. with an M.S. degree in aerospace engineering along the way.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Fall deadline, spring deadline.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION

While licensure or certification may be available in this field of study, our program does not directly lead to such licensure or certification upon graduation. The professional preparation you receive in our program meets the educational requirements for licensure as a professional engineer and may still assist you in such pursuits; however, the licensing authority and requirements for professional engineers falls under the jurisdiction of the licensing board for the state, territory, or foreign entity in which engineer practices.

If you intend to pursue such credentialing in your state or elsewhere, we strongly advise you to contact the applicable state credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact advising manager Bonnie Esparza with questions in this regard and we will do our best to assist you in your career planning.

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Bonnie Esparza Manager of academic advising [email protected]

Jihua “Jan” Gou Professor and graduate coordinator [email protected]

Biomedical Engineering (MS) – Biomechanics

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The Biomechanics track in the Master of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering provides graduates with professional skills enabling them to gain employment in the biomedical engineering industry or to enter competitive Biomedical Engineering PhD research programs. Career opportunities include research, design, analysis, testing and product development in the biomedical and rehabilitation industries, in clinical engineering, and in biomedical engineering.

The current research focus is in biomechanics, developmental dysplasia of the hip, cellular mechanics and force-induced biochemical responses, image guided surgery, surgical robotics navigation and tracking, soft robotics, and biomechanics of movement rehabilitation and neural control of movement.

The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering requires 30 credit hours at the graduate level (a combination of 5000 and 6000 level courses) and offers both thesis and nonthesis options.

Thesis students take 15 credit hours of required courses, 6 credit hours of Biomechanics courses, 3 credit hours of an approved elective, and 6 credit hours of thesis.

The nonthesis option is primarily designed to meet the needs of part-time students and requires 30 credit hours of coursework. Nonthesis students take 15 credit hours of required courses, 6 credit hours of Biomechanics courses, and 9 credit hours of approved electives.

Total Credit Hours Required: 30 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree

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Track Prerequisites

A bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline. A student with an undergraduate degree outside of the selected departmental discipline may be required to satisfy an articulation program.

Prerequisites for non-engineering students applying to the program

• Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MAC 2311C), Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (MAC 2312), Calculus with Analytic Geometry (MAC 2313), Ordinary Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
• Engineering Analysis - Statics (EGN 3310), Engineering Analysis - Dynamics (EGN 3321), and Solid Mechanics (EGM 3601)
• Thermodynamics (EGN 3343)*
• Design and Analysis of Machine Components (EML 3500)
• Introduction to Vibrations and Controls (EML 4225)
• Modeling Methods in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (EML 3034C)*
• Mechanical Engineering Measurements (EML 3303C)*

* Or equivalent (see graduate adviser)

Degree Requirements

Required courses.

• BME5216C - Mechanics of Biostructures I (3)
• BME5217C - Mechanics of Biostructures II (3)
• BME6500C - Bioinstrumentation (3)
• BME6935 - Topics in Biomedical Engineering (3)
• BME6231 - Continuum Biomechanics (3)

Biomechanics Courses

• BME6215 - Advanced Biomechanics (3)
• EML6067 - Finite Elements in Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering I (3)

Elective Courses

• BME5572 - Biomedical Nanotechnology (3)
• BSC5418 - Tissue Engineering (3)
• EEE5265 - Biomedical Effects and Applications of Electromagnetic Energy (3)
• EEL5272 - Biomedical Sensors (3)
• EMA5060 - Polymer Science and Engineering (3)
• EMA5584 - Biomaterials (3)
• EMA5588 - Biocompatibility of Materials (3)
• EML5060 - Mathematical Methods in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (3)
• EML5237 - Intermediate Mechanics of Materials (3)
• EML5291 - MEMS Materials (3)
• EML6068 - Finite Elements in Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering II (3)
• EML6299 - Advanced Topics on Miniaturization (3)
• ESI5219 - Engineering Statistics (3)
• ESI6247 - Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3)
• ESI6609 - Industrial Engineering Analytics for Healthcare (3)
• IDS5127 - Foundation of Bio-Imaging Science (3)
• IDS6253 - Bioanalytical Technology (3)
• BME5742 - Modeling Techniques and Methodologies in Bioengineering (3)
• BME5267 - Biofluid Mechanics (3)
• BME6268 - Applied and Computational Biofluids (3)
• BME6525 - Methods in Neural-Machine Interfaces (3)
• EML6712 - Mechanics of Viscous Flow (3)
• EML6726 - Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer II (3)
• EML6725 - Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer I (3)
• EAS6185 - Turbulent Flow (3)
• CAP5516 - Medical Image Computing (3)
• OSE6111 - Optical Wave Propagation (3)
• CAP5510 - Bioinformatics (3)
• STA5176 - Introduction to Biostatistics (3)
• STA5206 - Statistical Analysis (3)
• GMS6860 - Statistics for Biomedical Scientists (3)

Thesis/Nonthesis Option

• BME6971 - Thesis (99)
• Students may not register for thesis credit hours until an advisory committee has been appointed and the committee has reviewed the student's program of study and the proposed thesis topic. The College of Engineering and Computer Science requires that all thesis defense announcements be approved by the student's adviser and posted on the college's website (www.cecs.ucf.edu) and on the Events Calendar at the College of Graduate Studies website at least two weeks before the defense date. Additionally, all students pursuing the thesis option must enroll in the following course: EML 5090 - Mechanical and Aerospace Seminar 0 Credit Hours Students must register for the seminar course a minimum of two times during their graduate career in the master's program (thesis option). The students must also complete the course with a satisfactory (S) grade in both attempts. If the student does not complete the course with a satisfactory grade, the student will be asked to repeat the course to meet program requirements.
• Earn at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: Additional elective coursework as listed in Representative Elective section above

Grand Total Credits: 30

Application requirements, financial information.

Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.

Fellowship Information

Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.

All students must take at least 15 credit hours at the 6000 level. At least 24 credit hours of the program of study must be course work, exclusive of research and thesis hours.

All students must identify an adviser and file an official program of study prior to the completion of 9 credit hours of study. Students should consult with the MAE Graduate Program Director for assistance in filling out their program of study. The program of study must be approved by the department.

Substitutions to the program of study must be approved by the student's faculty adviser and department. More information is available on the MAE departmental website (http://www.mae.ucf.edu/).

The Independent Learning Requirement is met by successful completion of a master's thesis for the thesis option. For nonthesis students, the independent learning experience is provided by BME 6935 - Topics in Biomedical Engineering, one of the required courses.