Dr. Nimmi Ramanujam

Professor

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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 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Leading research teams on biomedical imaging and biophotonics, focusing on enhancing cancer detection methodologies.

Awards

#2023

IEEE Biomedical Engineering Award

2023-01-01
#2024

Breast Cancer Research Program Innovator Award

2024-01-01
#2020

Women Molecular Imaging Network Leadership Committee

2020-01-01
#2020

WomC Global Impact Award

2020-01-01
#2017

Fellow, National Academy of Inventors

2017-01-01

Courses

ISS 796T: Bass Connections Information, Society & Culture Research Team ISS 396T: Bass Connections Information, Society & Culture Research Team BME 494: Projects Biomedical Engineering (GE) BME 493: Projects Biomedical Engineering (GE) BME 462L: Design Developing World (DR) BME 290L: Intermediate Topics Lab (GE) BME 290: Intermediate Topics (GE)

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)