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faculty
Milana Vasudev, PhD
Associate Professor
Bioengineering
Contact
508-999-9284
508-999-9139
milana.vasudev@umassd.edu
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Education
| 2010 | University of Illinois at Chicago | Ph.D. in Bioengineering |
| 2006 | University of Illinois at Chicago | MS in Bioengineering |
| 2003 | Visvesvaraiah Technological University | BE in Electrical and Computer Engineering |
Teaching
- BNG 418 Biological Interactions on Materials Surfaces
- BNG 417 Nanotechnology in Bioengineering Systems
- BNG 318 Biomeasurement and Control
- BNG 316 Biomaterials
- BNG 101 Intro to Bioengineering
Teaching
Programs
Programs
Teaching
Courses
Doctoral students' research in progress, emphasizing not only research but also communication and writing. Every active doctoral candidate will present her or his work in progress in the seminar, and in addition there will be at least two presentations from external speakers. Students will write summaries of each presentation. Students must complete this course in at least two different semesters. Course is graded pass-fail.
Investigations of a fundamental and/or applied nature representing an original contribution to the scholarly research literature of the field. PhD dissertations are often published in refereed journals or presented at major conferences. A written dissertation must be completed in accordance with the rules of the Graduate School. Admission to the course is based on successful completion of the PhD comprehensive examination and submission of a formal proposal endorsed by the student's graduate committee and submitted to the appropriate BMEMT Graduate Program Director.
A fundamental understanding of medical instrumentation together with measurements in the growing fields of molecular biology, cellular biology, and tissue engineering. This course introduces students to measurements, covers the necessary electronics, and then clinical chemistry measurements, cell counting and characterization, measurements on the nervous system, heart and circulation, lung function, kidney function and medical imaging.
An introduction to the basic concepts of nanosciences and the application of nanotechnology in biology and medicine. Fundamentals of design in nanoscience and nanotechnology are explored. Ethical and environmental implications in the rapid development of nanotechnology and molecular probe engineering are also discussed. Methods used in the research and development of bioengineering are described. The interface between nanosized materials and biomolecules, the application of nanoparticles and nanoassemblies, modeling of interactions between nanoparticles and cells and tissues, and nanomedicine are covered.
An introduction to the basic concepts of nanosciences and the application of nanotechnology in biology and medicine. Fundamentals of design in nanoscience and nanotechnology are explored. Ethical and environmental implications in the rapid development of nanotechnology and molecular probe engineering are also discussed. Methods used in the research and development of bioengineering are described. The interface between nanosized materials and biomolecules, the application of nanoparticles and nanoassemblies, modeling of interactions between nanoparticles and cells and tissues, and nanomedicine are covered.
Research
Research awards
- $ 37,563 awarded by BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE/ DOE for Ultrathin and Programmable Nanoparticle-peptoid Composite Nanomembranes for Molecular Recognition, Catalysis and Selective Transport
- $ 99,977 awarded by U.S. Army CCDC Soldier Center for Synthetic Biology based Nanomaterials for Soldiers Protection
Research
Research interests
- Nano Materials
- Vapor deposition of nano materials
- Biosensors
- Drug Delivery
The Nanobioscience lab at UMass Dartmouth focuses on the synthesis and the applications of bioinspired nanomaterials, using techniques such as vapor phase deposition, and synthesis in solution. We are also interested in studying the interactions of nanostructures with biological materials, both in vitro and in vivo. Some of the applications include the development of coatings for implants, drug delivery, real-time chemical and biological sensors and nanobioelectronics. The students working in my lab will have an opportunity to gain research experience working in multi-disciplinary fields such as chemical synthesis, cell culture, mechanical and electrical characterization techniques.