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Axel Krieger is an associate professor at the Johns Hopkins University in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Computer Science. His research mainly focuses on the development of novel robotic tools and devices for laparoscopic surgery, specifically autonomous robotic systems, 3D printed patient-specific implants, and magnetically controlled microsurgery. Krieger leads the Intelligent Medical Robotic Systems Equipment (IMERSE) Lab, where he directs a team of students, scientists, and engineers in the creation of these innovative tools. His notable achievements include the development of the Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR), which made headlines for successfully performing laparoscopic surgery on soft tissue in pigs with minimal human guidance. Additionally, he is a member of the Data Science AI Institute and the Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics (LCSR) at the Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare. Krieger has over 30 patents and is recognized for his pioneering work in MRI-guided prostate biopsy robotics. He has also spent years in product development in the medical device industry, focusing on systems for FDA approval and market introduction. In 2022, he received the National Science Foundation's Early CAREER Award for his contributions to robotic surgery.
University of Maryland • Maryland
Taught and conducted research in mechanical engineering with a focus on robotic systems.
Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation • Washington, D.C.
Led research on smart tools for pediatric surgical applications.
Sentinelle Medical Inc / Hologic Inc. • Maryland
Managed the development of devices and software systems for medical applications.
Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.