Professor Dr. Nimmi Ramanujam
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Biography
Nimmi Ramanujam is a Robert W. Carr, Jr., Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University, with notable contributions to the fields of Biomedical & Health Data Sciences, Biomedical Imaging, and Biophotonics. She holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Austin. Her research focuses on improving cancer detection and treatment technologies, particularly in cervical cancer, and she has led numerous innovative projects that leverage biophotonic techniques. Dr. Ramanujam's work encompasses the development of image processing tools for cancer diagnosis, the design of portable colposcopic devices, and the advancement of machine learning algorithms in medical imaging. In addition to her research, she has been recognized with numerous awards, including the IEEE Biomedical Engineering Award and the Breast Cancer Research Program Innovator Award from the Department of Defense. As a passionate educator, she teaches various courses in biomedical engineering and actively participates in initiatives aimed at solving global health challenges.
Research Interests
Experience
Professor
1995-08-01 — PresentDuke University • Durham, NC
Leading research teams on biomedical imaging and biophotonics, focusing on enhancing cancer detection methodologies.
Awards
IEEE Biomedical Engineering Award
Breast Cancer Research Program Innovator Award
Women Molecular Imaging Network Leadership Committee
WomC Global Impact Award
Fellow, National Academy of Inventors
Courses
Requirements for Duke University
Master Program
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Specialization Notes
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)