THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOENGINEERING CELEBRATES OUR SPRING 2021 PHD GRADUATES
IPEK OZDEMIR
Congratulations to Ipek Ozdemir on successfully defending her dissertation, “Novel Ultrasound Imaging Methods for the Characterization of Tissue Microvascular Networks.” Dr. Kenneth Hoyt was her principal investigator, and committee members included Dr.Shashank Sirsi, Dr. Shouqiang Wang, Dr. Clark Meyer and Dr. Aziz Sancar.
On March 19, 2021, Ipek Ozdemir defended her dissertation virtually to committee members.
KATHERINE BROWN
Congratulations to Katherine Brown on successfully defending her dissertation, “Super-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging of Microvascular Networks.” Dr. Kenneth Hoyt was her principal investigator, and committee members included Dr. Baowei Fei, Dr. Shashank Sirsi and Dr. Girgis Obaid.
On April 2, 2021, Katherine Brown defended her dissertation virtually to committee members.
ANA HERNANDEZ REYNOSO
Congratulations to Ana Hernandez Reynoso on successfully defending her dissertation, “Neuromodulation of The Pelvic Floor for the Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence.” Dr. Stuart Cogan was her principal investigator, and committee members included Dr. Joseph Pancrazio, Dr. Seth Hays, Dr. Philippe Zimmern and Dr. Mario Romero-Ortega.
On April 7, 2021, Ana Hernandez Reynoso defended her dissertation virtually to committee members.
JESSE BUCKSOT
Congratulations to Jesse Bucksot on successfully defending his dissertation, “The Impact of Electrode Design on Nerve Stimulation.“His principal investigator was Dr. Seth Hays, and committee members included Dr. Joseph Pancrazio, Dr. Michael P. Kilgard and Dr. Robert Rennaker.
On April 12, 2021, Jesse Bucksot defended his dissertation virtually to committee members.
REBECCA FREDERICK
Congratulations to Rebecca Frederick on successfully defending her dissertation, “Chronic Wireless Stimulation in Rat Sciatic Nerve for Selective Control of Hindlimb Movements.” Her principal investigator was Dr. Stuart Cogan, and committee members included Dr. Joseph Pancrazio, Dr. Victor Varner and Dr. Robert Gregg.
On April 12, 2021, Rebecca Frederick defended her dissertation virtually to committee members.
CAMILO SANCHEZ
Congratulations to Camilo Sanchez on successfully defending his dissertation, “Towards Vagus Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.” His principal investigator was Dr. Catherine A. Thorn, and committee members included Dr. Joseph Pancrazio, Dr. Seth Hays and Dr. Sven Kroener.
On April 14, 2021, Camilo Sanchez defended his dissertation virtually to committee members.
Congratulations — we are so proud of you!