Bioengineering Department at the College of Engineering and Computing, GMU

Bioengineering Department at the College of Engineering and Computing, GMU Bioengineering is a department at George Mason University. Learn about the faculty, programs, and research activities.

• Accreditation of the bachelors of science degree in Bioengineering by ABET in 2013
• Development of on-line education through our launch of a Bioengineering 101 distance learning program.
• Creation of a “Bioengineering Health Informatics” concentration for our students to meet the rapidly expanding employment demands for this area.
• 190 students enrolled in our undergraduate Bioengineering maj

or.
• Outstanding students: 35% of new Bioengineering freshman are honors students with 3 of the 20 new University Scholars declaring Bioengineering as their major.
• Bioengineering PhD program plan approved by the Mason Board of Visitors
• New hire: Dr. Laurence Bray, Research Assistant Professor, with expertise in neuromorphic engineering and computational neuroscience joined the department. We will be recruiting to fill a new tenured or tenure-track faculty position this Spring.
• New grant funding from the NSF, NIH, and the DoD.
• Establishment of a clinical internship program for our students developed in collaboration with Inova Hospital Dept of Neuroscience.
• The vast majority of undergraduate students are pursuing and earning opportunities for funded research through external summer internships and the Mason Students as Scholars program. This past summer, our students held internships at the NIH, NRL, and CNMC.
• Scholarship development well under way. We are working to establish the Departments first named scholarship in honor of Professor Peter Katona. Once endowed, the scholarship will support an outstanding undergraduate student in Bioengineering.

🎓✨ Congratulations, Bioengineering Graduates!We are so excited to see where your innovation and passion take you next. T...
05/15/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations, Bioengineering Graduates!
We are so excited to see where your innovation and passion take you next. The future is yours to engineer! 💙🔬

🚨 Big Win for ! 🏆Congratulations to our team of George Mason University Bioengineering students who have been named the...
05/11/2026

🚨 Big Win for ! 🏆
Congratulations to our team of George Mason University Bioengineering students who have been named the National Winner of the 2026 Project S.E.R.V.E. Design Competition!
Their innovative design supports adaptive athletes by addressing real-world challenges in extreme conditions—demonstrating the impact of engineering solutions driven by empathy and collaboration. [gmufourthestate.com]
Read the entire article in The Fourth Estate — GMU’s student paper:
👉 https://gmufourthestate.com/2026/05/10/mason-bioengineering-team-wins-3rd-annual-national-design-competition/
Picture by Dr. Shani Ross

Register here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C20788_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=167&SINGLESTORE=true📅 July 6–10 | J...
05/07/2026

Register here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C20788_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=167&SINGLESTORE=true
📅 July 6–10 | July 13–17 | July 20–24
Are you a rising high school junior or senior passionate about science and innovation? Join us for an unforgettable hands‑on summer experience in bioengineering.
🔬 What you’ll do:
• 3D print a bone
• Explore ultrasound technology
• Dive into microbiology
🏆 Compete as a team for a one‑week lab internship
👩‍🔬 Meet experts in neuroscience, biomedicine, biomechanics & engineering design
🏫 Experience Mason student life, including dining on campus
🧗 Challenge yourself at The Edge High Ropes Course
📍 Fairfax & SciTech Labs
⏰ Apply by May 30
BioE Buzz STEM Outreach Summer Camp 2026

The Department of Bioengineering is pleased to share that Dr. Caroline Hoemann has been designated an“Outstanding Review...
05/06/2026

The Department of Bioengineering is pleased to share that Dr. Caroline Hoemann has been designated an“Outstanding Reviewer” by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for her contributions to the Fall 2025 Project Grant competition.

This recognition reflects Dr. Hoemann’s excellence in peer review, including the quality of her evaluations, her thoughtful participation in review panels, and her commitment to supporting high-impact health research. Among 1,588 international experts involved in the CIHR review process, she was ranked in the top 20%.

Dr. Hoemann is internationally recognized for her work in biomaterials, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine, with a research program focused on developing innovative approaches to repair and regenerate cartilage and bone through biomaterial-guided immune responses.

Peer review plays a critical role in advancing the scientific community, and this distinction highlights Dr. Hoemann’s expertise and dedication to research excellence.

Congratulations to Dr. Hoemann on this well-deserved recognition.

Photo by Ron Aira in Creative Services at George Mason University

Congratulations to Mason Bioengineering Team 4ward — Subhi Mekki, Aidan Zentner, Leah Werme and Jacob Lockey (not on pic...
05/06/2026

Congratulations to Mason Bioengineering Team 4ward — Subhi Mekki, Aidan Zentner, Leah Werme and Jacob Lockey (not on picture) — on receiving a CEC Outstanding Project Award at yesterday’s OSCAR Celebration of Student Scholarship and Impact.

Their project, Residual Limb Warmer, was recognized as one of two CEC Outstanding Project Awards, underscoring its significance and excellence.

In collaboration with PROJECT S.E.R.V.E., the team developed a high‑performance solution designed to support winter para-athletes, addressing the critical challenge of maintaining limb warmth when prostheses must be removed in cold, wet conditions.

This work exemplifies the power of engineering innovation to directly improve quality of life and athletic performance.

🔗 Learn more about this achievement:

Project S.E.R.V.E. Press Release:

https://projectserve.org/news/project-serve-announces-winners-of-2026-national-design-competition

Military.com Feature:

https://www.military.com/students-design-adaptive-sleeve-to-help-veterans-on-paralympic-team

👏 We are proud to see our students making a tangible impact through thoughtful, purpose-driven design.

🎉 Celebrating Student Excellence in Bioengineering!A big congratulation to Zee Niladree and Jenna Osman on receiving one...
05/05/2026

🎉 Celebrating Student Excellence in Bioengineering!

A big congratulation to Zee Niladree and Jenna Osman on receiving one of the OSCAR Best Poster Awards at today’s OSCAR Celebration of Student Scholarship and Impact.

Their award-winning project, developed in collaboration with Dr. Quentin Sanders, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering, is titled “VIBRANT Ring Wearable Device.”

Out of only three awards presented, this recognition highlights the innovation, dedication, and high-quality research demonstrated by our students.

👏 We are incredibly proud of their achievement and the continued impact of our bioengineering community.

Our bioengineering students are making an impact!Take a look at the incredible number of poster presentations showcased ...
05/05/2026

Our bioengineering students are making an impact!
Take a look at the incredible number of poster presentations showcased at today’s OSCAR Celebration of Student Scholarship and Impact—a true reflection of their talent, hard work, and innovation.
👏 Join us this Friday, May 8 (1:00–3:30 PM in Merten Hall 1201) to support these outstanding seniors as they present their Senior Design projects!
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Congratulations to Team 4Ward — Jacob Lockey, Subhi Mekki, Leah Werme, and Aidan Zentner — for taking 🥇 1st Place at the...
04/30/2026

Congratulations to Team 4Ward — Jacob Lockey, Subhi Mekki, Leah Werme, and Aidan Zentner — for taking 🥇 1st Place at the Project S.E.R.V.E. 2026 National Design Competition!

Partnering with https://projectserve.org/ for their senior design project led by Dr. Shani Ross, the team designed a high‑performance residual limb warmer for winter para‑athletes — addressing a critical challenge faced by athletes who remove their prostheses during competition in cold, wet conditions.

Their award-winning device:

✅ Provides safe, consistent heating (below 41°C)

✅ Exceeds the 60+ minute performance requirement

✅ Is lightweight (~340 g) — lighter than standard prosthetic liners

✅ Uses reusable chemical heat packs, eliminating electrical risk

✅ Is durable, comfortable, and scalable

Most importantly, the device earned strong praise from para-athlete partner Dan Rizzieri (bobsledder), who highlighted its ease of use (even single‑handed donning) and real‑world practicality in cold climates.

This project perfectly reflects Project S.E.R.V.E.’s mission to give back to veterans, first responders, and those who served our country through meaningful, student‑led engineering innovation.

👏 Well done, Team 4Ward — a gold‑medal win with real impact.

🔗 Learn more about Project S.E.R.V.E.: https://projectserve.org/



Left picture - from left to right: Tara Newell (Executive Director of Project S.E.R.V.E), Aiden Zentner, Leah Werme, Jacob Lockey, Dr. Shani Ross, Daniel Rizzieri
Right picture - testing at the ice rink: Leah Werme, Jacob Lockey, Daniel Rizzieri and Aiden Zentner

BIOENGINEERING SUMMER CAMP📅 July 6–10 | July 13–17 | July 20–24Are you a rising high school junior or senior passionate ...
04/29/2026

BIOENGINEERING SUMMER CAMP
📅 July 6–10 | July 13–17 | July 20–24
Are you a rising high school junior or senior passionate about science and innovation? Join us for an unforgettable hands‑on summer experience in bioengineering.
🔬 What you’ll do:
• 3D print a bone
• Explore ultrasound technology
• Dive into microbiology
🏆 Compete as a team for a one‑week lab internship
👩‍🔬 Meet experts in neuroscience, biomedicine, biomechanics & engineering design
🏫 Experience Mason student life, including dining on campus
🧗 Challenge yourself at The Edge High Ropes Course
📍 Fairfax & SciTech Labs
⏰ Apply by May 30

Congrats to Jacob Lockey, Leah Werme, Aidan Zentner, and Subhi Mekki (Team 4ward) whose project came in first (out of 12...
04/27/2026

Congrats to Jacob Lockey, Leah Werme, Aidan Zentner, and Subhi Mekki (Team 4ward) whose project came in first (out of 12 teams) at the Project S.E.R.VE. National Design Competition! They designed a High-Performance Residual Limb Warmer for Winter Para-Athletes this past weekend at Virginia Tech!
Find out more about Project S.E.R.V.E. here:
https://projectserve.org/national-design-competition-2026

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