Dr. Samir Taneja

Professor

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Biography

Samir Taneja is a Professor of Urology, Radiology, and Biomedical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He serves as the Vice Chair of the Department of Urology and the Director of the Division of Urologic Oncology at the Perlmutter Cancer Center. With a medical degree from Northwestern University, he completed residency programs at UCLA Medical Center. Over the past 15 years, Taneja has significantly transformed the field of prostate cancer diagnosis and therapy through his pioneering research focused on improving MRI methods for prostate imaging, cancer detection, disease localization, and treatment. His contributions to urologic oncology, particularly in prostate cancer imaging and diagnosis, have established him as a leading expert in this area. He is actively involved in various medical and research initiatives, including directing the Smilow Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Center and leading the GU Program.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

NYU Tandon School of Engineering • New York, NY

Lead Professor and researcher focusing on Urology and related fields.

Requirements for New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or preparatory discipline Sufficient mathematics preparation
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.