Key Research Area: Biomedical Engineering
Why UNLV?
Biomedical engineering research at UNLV has experienced sustained growth over the last decade. The college’s cutting-edge experimental and computational facilities open doors for dynamic collaborations with partners across Southern Nevada, the region, and beyond.
Las Vegas is a vibrant, diverse city, and UNLV is at its center with a rapidly growing medical school. The College of Engineering leverages partnerships with the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine and other campus units to drive innovative biomedical engineering research. Collaborations with organizations like the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health amplify this synergy, advancing scientific knowledge while boosting Southern Nevada's economy.
Biomedical Engineering Expertise at UNLV
- Biosensor design
- Patient-specific modeling/digital twins
- Electronic health record next generation sequencing data analysis
- Lab-on-a-chip devices for automatic, fast detection and diagnosis
- Micro- and nano-electromechanical systems
- Wireless sensor networks
- Deep multi-task learning
- Bone fixation systems design and analysis
- Biomedical imaging and health care
- Innovative medical device design
- Biomaterials, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine
- 3D bioprinting cells, tissues, and organs
Research Highlights
Advancing Aging Research
Unraveling the mechanisms underlying the aging process from a mechanical point of view is the ultimate aim of one UNLV lab, where researchers are paving the way for significantly improving treatment outcomes for age-related diseases. Researchers are targeting aging mechanobiology and tissue engineering, with a particular interest in understanding how aging tissue environments influence cellular behaviors, signaling pathways, and gene/protein expression. The lab leverages state-of-the-art technologies such as 4D holotomography and 3D bioprinting.
For more information, email Seungman Park at seungman.park@unlv.edu.
Innovating Cardiovascular Solutions to Transform Heart Disease Treatment
UNLV engineers are developing novel mechanical circulatory devices including ventricular assist devices for adult and pediatric use and total artificial hearts. Research is exploring ways to improve the outcome of heart valve replacement technologies. The goal: to improve the hemocompatibility of the medical devices, improve patient's health and better treat and eventually cure heart diseases.
For more information, email Huang Chen at huang.chen@unlv.edu.
Developing Robotic Solutions for Surgery and Rehabilitation
The Robotics and Healthcare Systems (RoboHS) Laboratory focuses on developing novel medical robots for minimally invasive brain surgery, robotic transcatheter and endovascular interventions, and robotic-assisted rehabilitation. The research team’s goal is to advance research closer to clinical feasibility by leveraging cutting-edge innovation and collaborating with clinicians.
For more information, email Ronghuai Qi at ronghuai.qi@unlv.edu.
“UNLV’s biomedical engineering research program has grown exponentially since I started at UNLV. I have gained a stronger understanding of the field, and greater career direction, since joining the Fluid Innovation Lab. The opportunity to implement principles of computational fluid dynamics in order to assist clinicians and patients with optimized surgical options is extremely fulfilling.”Isabella Stanley, Class of 2026, Biomedical Engineering
UNLV Faculty Engaged in Biomedical Engineering Research
To request this information in a PDF format, contact Mohamed Trabia at mohamed.trabia@unlv.edu.