Dr. Roarke Horstmeyer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Roarke Horstmeyer is an Assistant Professor at Duke University's Department of Biomedical Engineering. He focuses on the development of innovative microscopes, cameras, and computer algorithms for various applications, primarily aimed at capturing and processing images of microscopic phenomena in biomedical contexts. His research interests include optics, signal processing, optimization, and neuroscience. He has previously served as a guest professor at the University of Erlangen in Germany and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Charité Medical School in Berlin as an Einstein fellow. Dr. Horstmeyer earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from California Institute of Technology in 2016, a Master of Science from the MIT Media Lab in 2011, and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Duke University in 2006. He has published numerous articles and actively contributes to advancing optical imaging technologies and methodologies. Horstmeyer’s commitment to fostering research in biomedical imaging has positioned him as a leader in integrating machine learning with optical technologies, enhancing the capabilities of modern imaging systems.

Research Interests

Courses

ISS 796T: Bass Connections Information, Society & Culture Research Team ISS 795T: Bass Connections Information, Society & Culture Research Team ISS 396T: Bass Connections Information, Society & Culture Research Team ISS 395T: Bass Connections Information, Society & Culture Research Team EGR 393: Research Projects Engineering EGR 101L: Engineering Design Communication BME 792: Continuation Graduate Independent Study BME 791: Graduate Independent Study BME 789: Internship Biomedical Engineering BME 548L: Machine Learning Imaging BME 494: Projects Biomedical 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)