Dr. Tommaso Ranzani

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tommaso Ranzani is an Assistant Professor at Boston University in the College of Engineering, specializing in Mechanical Engineering. His extensive research focuses on developing medical robots for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS). Ranzani has explored various technologies and manufacturing paradigms to design and create innovative robotic systems and tools for surgery. His primary area of interest is soft robotics, where he investigates soft robotic technologies to develop novel manipulators that integrate design principles inspired by biological systems for advanced surgical procedures. He aims to expand the capabilities of soft robots at different scales, working on creating novel reconfigurable soft-bodied robots that can adapt to various tasks in MIS. He is involved in several active research projects funded by prestigious organizations, including the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense. Besides his academic pursuits, Dr. Ranzani is active in mentoring students and collaborating with various departments and organizations to further the development of robotics technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Boston University College of Engineering • Boston, MA

Teaching and researching in the field of Mechanical Engineering with a focus on soft robotics and minimally invasive surgical applications.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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