Department Chair:

Faculty

Christian Aponte-Rivera, Jesse Q. Bond, Michael Blatchley, Katie D. Cadwell, Ruth Chen, Julie M. Hasenwinkel, James H. Henderson, Era Jain, Andrea Joseph, Zhen Ma, Shikha Nangia, Ashok Sangani, Cindy Smith, Pranav Soman, Radhakrishna Sureshkumar, Theodore Walker, Yaoying Wu, Pun To Yung, Jialiu Zeng, Yi Zheng

Adjunct/Research Faculty:

Eric Finkelstein, Kent Ogden, David Quinn, Katherine Tsokas, Lin Lin, Dacheng Ren

Affiliate Faculty:

Samuel Herberg, Juntao Luo, Liviu Movileau, Davoud Mozhdehi, Alison Patteson, Rachel Steinhardt 

Emeritus Faculty:

Gustav Engbretson, John Heydweiller, George Martin, Philip Rice, Klaus Schroder, Robert L. Smith, Lawrence L. Tavlarides

Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Program Director:

The mission of the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering is to provide students with mentoring, curricular experience, and extracurricular opportunities consistent with their individual career objectives in order to

• prepare them to apply science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge to serve the needs of society;
• instill in them a deep sense of respect for others and a strong foundation in professional and social ethics; and
• develop in them the understanding that continued education will further their professional and leadership skills.

Program Educational Objectives

Biomedical engineering integrates principles from engineering, mathematics, and science to address challenges in healthcare and biological systems while communicating and collaborating across professional disciplines. Our program aims to produce well-rounded graduates prepared for diverse career paths in industry, academia, or healthcare. We emphasize ethical and sustainable application of technical expertise to make meaningful contributions that benefit both society and individuals. 

The program educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering in the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering at Syracuse University describe what graduates of the program are expected to attain within a few years of graduation.  

1. Graduates will apply interdisciplinary training in engineering and biology to address a range of technical and societal challenges. 
2. Graduates will demonstrate a sustained commitment to lifelong learning and professional development, equipping them to adapt to the evolving landscape of biomedical engineering or related fields across various sectors such as industry, academia, or clinical practice. 
3. Graduates will consider and account for the social, environmental, ethical, and sustainability impact of their professional activities and decisions, including considerations of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Biomedical Engineering curriculum at Syracuse provides a strong foundation in mathematics, chemistry, physics, engineering, and biology in preparation for engineering applications in medicine and biology such as biomedical instrument design, medical device design, orthopedic prosthesis design, or engineering support for healthcare services. Engineering design is an important part of the curriculum, introduced in the student’s first semester and culminating in the senior year with a capstone project. In consultation with a faculty advisor, students can specialize their curriculum to emphasize preparation for industry, research, or premedical studies. This curriculum shares several courses with the chemical engineering program. These courses provide our students with a strong background in the engineering sciences so they can explore emerging topics at the interface of the two fields. Students interested in research with the possibility of continued study in graduate school are encouraged to elect one or more independent study projects and a graduate-level course in an area of research interest.

With the careful planning, a student can meet the entrance requirements established by the Association of American Medical Colleges.

This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.