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Tulane U’s Dept of Biomedical Engineering page, highlighting our collaborative community of learning

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Damir B. Khismatullin on his promotion to Full Professor and Dr. Mark Mondrinos on his promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of their dedication to research, education, mentorship, and the Tulane BME community. Thank you for your continued impact on our students and the future of biomedical engineering!

05/27/2026

The Tulane BME Department is incredibly proud to celebrate the Class of 2026 and all they have accomplished during their time at Tulane. From presenting their year-long capstone projects and receiving their Order of the Engineer rings to earning academic honors and making meaningful impacts through leadership, research, service, and student organizations, this class has truly embodied what it means to be an engineer.

Over the past four years, these students have gone above and beyond both inside and outside the classroom, leaving a lasting impact on the Tulane BME community through their innovation, resilience, creativity, and compassion. We are excited to see them continue to grow as leaders and changemakers in industry, research, medicine, and beyond.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. Thank you for everything you have brought to Tulane BME. No matter where life takes you, you will always have a home here.🌊💚🩵

05/01/2026

Calling all students, alumni, faculty, and friends. Our dedicated Dr. Ronald Anderson is retiring, and we’d love your help celebrating his impact on Tulane BME. Since joining Tulane in 1987, his engaging and humorous lecture style has kept students inspired, while his research and mentorship have helped shape generations of engineers. Tulane BME will truly miss having him around and wishes him all the best in this next chapter.

Check out the link in our bio to share photos, memories, or a message for a commemorative card.
Submissions are due by Friday, May 8.

04/29/2026

Last week, the BME seniors presented their year-long team design projects at the Engineering Capstone Design Expo, where students, faculty, professional engineers, and guests had the opportunity to explore innovative solutions, engage with teams, and learn more about each project’s design process and final prototype.

This year featured six outstanding design teams, each showcasing impressive creativity, technical skill, and human-centered problem-solving in biomedical engineering. From problem statement to prototype, it was inspiring to see this generation of engineers deliver thoughtful, innovative presentations that sparked meaningful conversations at every poster and prototype.

Congratulations to all of our seniors on completing this major milestone. A special shoutout to Breastie for receiving the Audience Choice Award and to Lullabi Tech for earning the Judges’ Choice Award. We are incredibly proud of your dedication, growth, and accomplishments, and we cannot wait to see where your talents take you next.

01/24/2026

We are proud to recognize Olcaytu Hatipoglu, a senior Biomedical Engineering student-athlete minoring in Electrical Engineering from Edirne, Türkiye.

Olcaytu holds two school records in the 200 and 400 freestyle relays, earned two AAC Conference gold medals in 2025, and was named Most Improved Athlete in Spring 2024. She is also an Athletic Conference All-Academic Team honoree and represented Türkiye on the Turkish National Team for six years.

Academically, Olcaytu is completing an Honors Thesis on AI-augmented structured illumination microscopy for prostate cancer diagnostics and was recognized as the Most Distinguished Intern following her Vanderbilt Biophotonics and Engineering Internship this past summer. She plans to pursue a PhD in Biomedical Engineering after graduation.

Congratulations, Olcaytu. We cannot wait to see what you accomplish next.

01/16/2026

On October 31st of the fall 2025 semester the Center for Anatomical and Movement Sciences (CAMS) hosted a visit from spine surgeon Dr. Sina Pourtaheri, who was accompanied by representatives from medical device company Atec Spine

Dr. Pourtaheri is a native of New Orleans. He attended medical school at Tulane University and has authored over 45 journal articles; 4 book chapters and speaks regularly in the spine surgery circuit. Biomedical engineering students enrolled in Professor Dimitri Papadopoulos’ Anatomy and Physiology laboratory course quickly filled up the twelve allotted spots, and were able to gain tremendous insight into how the anatomy that had been learned over the course of the semester is crucial in being able to understand how orthopedic surgeries are performed, as well as to understanding how the design of instrumentation and implants work. The CAMS lab and the BME department want send our sincerest gratitude to Dr. Pourtaheri and the Atec representatives for the hours spent with our students, which will surely translate into them becoming more capable engineers and clinicians.

12/09/2025

While Tulane BME has been busy in New Orleans, many of our third-year students have spent the semester abroad. From Spain to New Zealand, they’re exploring the world, gaining global perspectives, and seeing firsthand how engineering can shape communities across the globe. Here’s a look at where their journeys have taken them this fall. 🌎✈️

11/17/2025

We are thrilled to highlight our senior Abigail Huddleston for presenting her research at the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium at Rice University this October. She continues to make our BME community proud!

11/16/2025

On Friday, our BME seniors had the chance to showcase their capstone prototypes and all the hard work they have poured into their projects this year. We loved seeing everyone’s creativity, innovation, and dedication come to life. Congratulations to all the teams and we cannot wait to see the end result next semester 🔨🧠🧪

11/13/2025

Exciting Weekend for Tulane Biomedical Engineering!

The Department of Biomedical Engineering invites all students, alumni, faculty, and friends to join us for Tulane Wave Weekend celebrations.

📅 Friday, November 14 | 1:00–3:30 PM
Visit the Boggs Center for Energy and Biotechnology, Room 541, to engage with the BME senior class as they present their capstone design projects. We welcome your feedback and participation in supporting our students’ innovative work.

📅 Saturday, November 15 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Join us for the Wave Weekend Homecoming Tailgate on Berger Family Lawn, in front of Malkin Sacks Commons near the Green Wave Club tent. Enjoy refreshments and reconnect with fellow alumni, students, faculty, and staff as we celebrate the Tulane BME community.

We look forward to seeing you there. Roll Wave!

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http://sse.tulane.edu/bme

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