Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering

06/17/2026

🎉 Faculty Promotion Spotlight
Congratulations to Krishna Jayant on his promotion to Associate Professor! As the Leslie A. Geddes Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, his innovative work in neuroengineering and bioelectronics is helping shape the future of human health.

06/16/2026

purduebme 🎉 Congratulations to Jacqueline Linnes on
being named a 2026 Showalter Faculty Scholar!

This prestigious Purdue honor recognizes exceptional
faculty leaders advancing the life sciences through
groundbreaking research and innovation. Jackie's work
developing accessible diagnostic technologies is
improving healthcare delivery and making a global
impact.

We're proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition
and her continued contributions to biomedical
engineering and human health.

06/14/2026

06/13/2026

Congratulations to biomedical engineering student Ish*ta Mukadam on receiving Purdue University's 2026 Golden Hammer Trailblazer Award!

The award recognizes students who create opportunities, inspire change and help shape the future of Purdue's Indianapolis community. Ish*ta's leadership, service and commitment to making an impact embody the spirit of a Boilermaker engineer.

06/13/2026

06/11/2026

What if your dog's jacket could help detect illness?

Purdue researchers led by Prof. Chi Hwan Lee and Prof. Rachel K. Surowiec (Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering) and Prof. Luis Dos Santos (Veterinary Clinical Sciences) developed a smart garment that continuously monitors canine respiration, body temperature, and activity using wearable sensors and AI-powered analytics.

The technology classifies respiratory patterns with more than 94% accuracy and could support earlier detection of health issues while reducing unnecessary veterinary visits.

06/10/2026

Make a splash for Purdue BME by June 30!🌊

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06/09/2026

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06/08/2026

🚶 Walking the Data

In BME 314 at Purdue’s Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, students aren’t just learning about biomechanics—they’re experiencing it.

Using OpenCap, an AI-powered markerless motion capture system, students walk across the classroom while cameras reconstruct their movement in 3D. They then analyze their own gait data to understand how engineers measure and study human motion.

The active learning activity introduces students to tools used in biomechanics research while connecting classroom concepts to real-world engineering applications.

“It feels weird,” said student Areli Rosas. “But I cannot wait to see the results.”

From biomechanics to computer vision, Purdue BME students are learning how engineers turn movement into data.