Dr. Angel Peterchev

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Biography

Angel Peterchev is a professor at Duke University focusing on the integration of engineering with neuroscience. He directs the Brain Stimulation Engineering Lab (BSEL), which emphasizes the development and modeling of transcranial brain stimulation devices. His research covers non-invasive methods to modulate brain activity through electric and magnetic fields, utilized for various therapeutic interventions in neurology and psychiatry, including FDA-approved applications. The lab specializes in creating advanced devices for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), pushing boundaries through innovative approaches that combine power electronics and computational electromagnetics. BSEL's ongoing projects include multi-scale computational modeling and experimental studies that assess neural responses to TMS, leveraging collaborations with neuroscientists and clinicians to translate lab findings into clinical applications. Over 18 years, his lab has secured numerous NIH grants and cultivated partnerships with various organizations and foundations. Their technologies have led to commercial products and open-source software, significantly impacting the field of neuromodulation.

Research Interests

Courses

Power Electronic Circuits Energy Conversion Research Projects Engineering Projects Electrical Computer Engineering

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)