Dr. Rachel Surowiec is currently an Assistant Professor at the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering (Purdue University) and the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences (Indiana University School of Medicine, Courtesy Appointment). Following her Master’s in Biomechanics, she was a Senior Research Scientist dually appointed within the Department of Imaging Research and Biomedical Engineering at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. She returned to academia and received her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering with a Biomedical Imaging Concentration at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Her first Postdoctoral appointment was at the Center for Molecular Imaging, Department of Radiology at the University of Michigan, followed by a postdoctoral appointment within the Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Physiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She is passionate about research and mentorship. Her lab, the Quantitative Biomedical Imaging and Spectroscopy Lab, operates at the intersection of novel medical imaging, deep and machine learning, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal biology to solve complex problems with clear translational value. Beyond the lab, she loves hanging with her three amazing kids, running (slowly), and gardening (totally subpar).

Youngjun is a Ph.D. student within the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering and a research assistant in the QBIS lab. Born and raised in Incheon, South Korea, he also received his BS in Radiology at Shingu University and MS in Biomedical Engineering from Korea University. He studies medical imaging with AI (Deep Learning and Machine Learning), including bone imaging and feature analysis based on radiomics. When not engaged in research he enjoys yoga, working out, and meditation.

Wikum is a Ph.D. student and research assistant in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. Wikum has joined the QBIS lab from Sri Lanka and has a background in medical imaging. His current research focuses on chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its effects on bone health, specifically examining the interactions between bone and bone water. Wikum is particularly interested in combining Thermogravimetry analysis and FT-NIR microscopy to enhance our understanding of bone pathology and refine diagnostic techniques. Through his work he aims to contribute to advancements in medical imaging biomarkers that guide treatment for CKD-related bone disorders

Farhan is a Graduate Research Assistant at the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University. He completed his B.S. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in May 2022. Farhan's research areas include Computed Tomography Reconstruction, motion correction to restore bone micro-architectures in HR-pQCT, MRI pulse sequence techniques for improved Bone water quantification, and leveraging deep learning algorithms for MRI reconstruction. He also explores advancements beyond the compressed sensing algorithm for Ultra-short Echo time lung MRI. Outside of his research, Farhan enjoys watching travel shows, soccer, and TV series.

Subah is a Ph.D. student at the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. She received her undergraduate degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Subah is interested in developing machine learning and deep learning-based methodologies to analyze the contribution of soft tissues around bones to predict fracture risks and assess the stage of fracture healing from HR-pQCT and UTE-MRI scans. When not engaged in research, she enjoys reading, traveling, and hanging out with her friends.