Dr. Owais Khan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Owais Khan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, Biomedical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. His research focuses on cardiovascular biomechanics, aiming to improve health outcomes by developing techniques to diagnose heart disease and create treatment strategies based on engineering principles. He utilizes anatomical models and computational simulations to enhance the design of cardiac surgeries. Khan's interest in biomedical engineering was sparked during his undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering, particularly while taking a course in fluid mechanics. He recognized the vital role engineering plays in cardiovascular medicine and aspired to use his technical expertise to collaborate with healthcare professionals to make impactful changes in patients' lives. His commitment to this field is driven by the need for personalized heart surgeries, acknowledging the serious health issues posed by heart disease in Canada and globally.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Toronto Metropolitan University • Toronto

Owais Khan conducts research in cardiovascular biomechanics and teaches courses related to biomedical engineering.

Awards

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American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship

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NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Baxter Young Investigator Award

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MITACS Globalink Research Award

Courses

BME639: Control Systems BME703: Tissue Engineering Bio-Robotics

Requirements for Toronto Metropolitan University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.33
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in chemical engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of Chemical Engineering