UW-Madison Department of Biomedical Engineering

08/27/2026

We’re so excited to welcome our new grad students at orientation.

08/26/2026

Congratulations to our faculty member who received promotions and tenure!
⭐️Megan McClean was promoted from associate professor to full professor.
⭐️Colleen Witzenburg was promoted from assistant professor to associate professor, with tenure.
⭐️Filiz Yesilköy was promoted from assistant professor to associate professor, with tenure.

08/26/2026

We sat down with our new chair, Professor Shawn Gomez, to discuss what excites him about our department, what drives his passion for cross-disciplinary research, and how we will continue advancing innovation at the intersection of engineering and healthcare.

Learn a little bit about Shawn Gomez, what excites him about the de...

08/03/2026

A warm Badger welcome to Dr. Shawn Gomez, our new Peter Tong Chair of Biomedical Engineering.

Gomez's work in computational systems biology, translational AI, and medtech incubation bridges the gap between academic excellence and real-world medical impact.

Welcome to Wisconsin, Dr. Gomez! Drop your welcome messages for him in the comments below! ⬇️

Read the full story here: https://engineering.wisc.edu/news/biomedical-leader-shawn-gomez-named-biomedical-engineering-chair/

07/01/2026

Aarushi Bhargava is an assistant professor of biomedical engineering whose research brings a mechanics perspective to ultrasound therapy. Bhargava leads the SonIMate Mechanics group, which focuses on developing noninvasive therapy, targeted drug delivery methods, and...

06/26/2026

Devesh Ranjan's time as a Badger engineering student has shaped his approach as dean of the UW-Madison College of Engineering, where he's passionate about providing students with an extraordinary educational experience.

After returning to Wisconsin last year, Devesh Ranjan said he’s worked to address growing student demand and connect the college with the state.

06/18/2026

Calling all Badger Engineers—let’s celebrate! 🎈🎉🦡🍦

On June 30, we’re gathering at the Memorial Union Terrace to honor Dean Devesh Ranjan’s first year and share what’s next for the College of Engineering. Expect key milestones, bold ideas, great company, and yes… ice cream 🍦✨

Sunset Lounge, 4–6 p.m. Hope to see you there!
Sign up here: https://www.uwevents.com/879963

06/11/2026

Congratulations to the four outstanding department members recognized for their dedication to student mentorship! 🎉

They earned Graduate Student Mentoring Awards from the College of Engineering’s Graduate Student Advisory Council.
Assistant Professor Colleen Witzenburg, Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring Assistant Professor

Samir Rosas, PhDBME ’25, Post-Doctorate Mentoring and Service Overall Winner

Anna Tommasi, Graduate Student Mentoring and Service Excellence in Department Support

Katrina Falk, PhDBME BME’26, Graduate Student Mentoring and Service Honorable Mention

(Anna Tommasi not pictured)

05/21/2026

Vernon County, which has a long history of flooding, was looking for a cost-effective way to monitor its streams. Through a partnership with Interdisciplinary Engineering 170 and UniverCity Alliance, the county now has low-cost, easy-to-replicate devices that measure stream height and edge-of-field runoff, designed by these first-year engineering students. https://bit.ly/4f0LFke

05/10/2026

Congratulations to the BME Class of 2026! 🎓We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to hear about your new adventures.