Dr. Shantanu Sinha

Professor

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Biography

Shantanu Sinha is a Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of California, San Diego. He has extensive research experience encompassing both computational and experimental approaches, particularly in the fields of biomedical imaging and biochemistry. He completed his postdoctoral training at the University of Illinois and the Indian Institute of Science, specializing in Physical Chemistry and Solid State Physics, respectively. Over the years, Dr. Sinha has secured multiple National Institutes of Health grants, where he has contributed significantly as Principal Investigator. His most notable projects include the in-vivo quantification and visualization of hemodynamics using advanced imaging techniques and the development of multiscale models to analyze muscle function. He has authored several highly regarded publications that explore the dynamics of human muscle and the impact of aging on strength loss. Dr. Sinha has been recognized with numerous awards for his contributions to the field, including an AMSSM research paper award and a Young Investigator Award from the American Heart Association. His innovative work has implications for both clinical and athletic populations, linking advanced imaging methods with practical applications in therapy and rehabilitation. He continues to be active in research, pushing the boundaries of muscle dynamics and imaging modalities.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Teaching and conducting research in Biomedical Imaging and Radiology.

Awards

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AMSSM Research Paper Award

2000-01-01
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Laverna Titus Young Investigator Award

1995-01-01

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).