BME News

May 6, 2025

Design Day: A Capstone of Innovation and Collaboration

Senior Design is the pinnacle of our biomedical engineering (BME) undergraduate curriculum at Purdue University. In Indianapolis, this year-long course challenges students to collaborate in teams to design, prototype and validate innovative solutions to pressing clinical and societal needs.
May 5, 2025

Purdue BME Students Shine at Inaugural Golden Hammer Awards

The inaugural Golden Hammer Awards recently honored a select group of Purdue University students who have gone above and beyond in their academic pursuits and personal development. The award ceremony, held in Indianapolis, celebrated students who embody the five pillars of the Purdue community: integrity, respect, honor, innovation and growth.
May 1, 2025

Chi Hwan Lee Honored with Faculty Award of Excellence for Research

Chi Hwan Lee, professor of biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering, has been recognized with the prestigious College of Engineering Faculty Award of Excellence for Research. This award honors faculty who have made recent, exceptional research contributions with a significant impact on their discipline or on society.
April 29, 2025

Purdue University juniors offered 2025 Goldwater Scholarships for excellence in research

Purdue University juniors Deniz Eksioglu and Christina Sowinski, both students in the John Martinson Honors College, have been offered 2025 Goldwater Scholarships. This prestigious honor recognizes their dedication to research, academic excellence and personal determination. Sowinski, in the College of Science, shifted her focus to planetary science after discovering a deeper interest in space research. Eksioglu, in the College of Engineering, found his niche in developing life-changing devices in biomedical engineering. Their achievements reflect a strong sense of perseverance and a passion for using science to make a meaningful impact.
April 19, 2025

Undergraduate Researcher Publishes First-Author Paper on Bone Mechanics

Katelynn Gallagher who is a senior in biomedical engineering at Purdue Indianapolis; just published her first-author paper! Her study investigates how ribosylation-induced increases in advanced glycation end products (AGEs) affect the mechanical properties of human cortical bone and found the impacts are more limited than expected.
April 16, 2025

First-Year Student Explores the Future of Biomedical Engineering Through Podcast Interview with PhD Researcher

At the Weldon School, we encourage curiosity, leadership and hands-on learning from the very beginning of a student's academic journey. First-year engineering student Rohin Kumar is embracing that mindset through his podcast Biopotential, where he explores the field of biomedical engineering by connecting with students, faculty and professionals who are creating real-world solutions.
April 9, 2025

Engineering the Future: Weldon Student Embraces Innovation in Indianapolis

Purdue University's upcoming Academic Success Building (ASB) in Indianapolis is set to significantly enhance student experiences by offering state-of-the-art facilities and fostering a close-knit community. Among the students anticipating its benefits is first-year BME student Aurelia Chelfannisa.

April 8, 2025

Michael Heinz and Purdue Researchers Advancing Precision Audiology

Hearing loss affects millions worldwide, yet standard clinical assessments often fail to pinpoint the specific causes of impairment. At Purdue University, a team of researchers led by Michael Heinz is tackling this challenge by developing innovative methods to improve hearing diagnoses and treatments. Heinz is the associate head of research and professor of speech, language and hearing sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences. He holds a joint appointment in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. His work focuses on accessible precision audiology, integrating engineering and computational techniques to transform hearing healthcare.
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