Juan wins the Certificate of Excellence in Research Award!

Ankit Shah Lab News

Juan wins the Certificate of Excellence in Research Award in the category of Biomedical Engineering with his work titled ‘Automated Opioid Overdose Response: A Wearable Device Approach’ for his outstanding poster presentation during the Spring Reception 2024 hosted by the Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs from the Graduate School at Purdue University.

Juan Mesa Honored with Outstanding Service Scholarship at Engineering School 2024

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Juan Mesa, a dedicated graduate student at the School of Engineering, has been awarded the Outstanding Service Scholarship in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the university community. This prestigious scholarship is granted to engineering graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding service to their peers, the School, the College, and the University at large. Mesa’s commitment to service extends beyond …

Ankit Awarded Prestigious 2024 Lamp Scholarship for Excellence in Teaching at Purdue University

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Purdue University’s Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering has announced Ankit Shah as one of the distinguished recipients of this year’s Lamp Scholarship for Excellence in Teaching. Ankit, recognized for his exceptional contributions to the educational community, has played a pivotal role in enhancing learning experiences and outcomes for students within the department. With a commitment to both innovation in teaching …

Dr. Ángel Enríquez Wins $75,000 at MedTech Color Pitch Competition for Innovative Stroke Treatment Device

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Ángel Enríquez, PhD, won a first-place prize of $75,000 with his pitch to MedTech Color’s Annual Pitch Competition on a patent-pending device to increase efficiency when removing blood clots that cause stroke by adding an additional force to extract emboli. “As a biomedical engineer you hope your research can positively impact human health,” shares Angel.

Jongcheon’s Successful PhD Defense on Advancing Neural Interfaces for Targeted Vagus Nerve Stimulation

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We’re thrilled to share the fantastic news of Jongcheon’s successful PhD defense! His research, titled “Towards Advanced Neural Interfaces for Selective Vagus Nerve Stimulation,” marks a significant leap in the realm of neural engineering and medical advancement. Jongcheon’s dedication and innovative approach have led to groundbreaking insights into precise vagus nerve stimulation. His work holds immense promise for treating neurological …

Àngel and Jim Successfully Defend Their PhD Theses, Marking Significant Milestones in Scientific Research

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In a momentous accomplishment, Àngel and Jim, two outstanding researchers from our lab, have successfully defended their Ph.D. theses. Angel’s thesis focused on “Magnetic actuators for applications in biomedical devices and a novel thrombectomy catheter,” while Jim’s thesis explored “Multi-analyte biosensing with enzymatic electrochemical sensors” Their achievements solidify their positions as emerging leaders in their respective fields, propelling scientific research …

Recognizing Excellence: Ángel and Carl Honored with Leadership Awards in 2023

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Congratulations Angel on winning the prestigious France A. Cordova Leadership in Action Award 2023! Your outstanding leadership skills and commitment to making a positive impact have truly been recognized and celebrated. You are an inspiration to many, and this award is a well-deserved recognition of your hard work and dedication. And congratulations to you too, Carl, for winning both the …