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The Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering uses engineering, science and design principles to improve health care in the service of humanity. Our team provides excellent undergraduate and graduate educations, developing modern leaders and problem solvers. We guide students to live and work in meaningful and ethical ways while fostering collaboration and innovation with our industrial and academic partners.
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With a focus on collaboration, research at the MU-MCW Department of Biomedical Engineering integrates world-class engineers and faculty physicians with state-of-the-art facilities to enhance student enrichment while finding solutions to the world's modern healthcare challenges.
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Dr. Lei Fan

Dr. Lei FanMarquette University

Translational & Biomedical Research Center

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of Americalei.fan@marquette.edu Google Scholar

Curriculum Vitae

Assistant Professor

Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering

Professional Preparation

Postdoctoral Research Associate, 2019–2022, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University
Ph.D., 2019, Computational Mechanics, Durham University, United Kingdom
M.S., 2015, Engineering Mechanics, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
B.S., 2013, Engineering Mechanics, North University of China

Research Interests

Computational biomechanics: cardio-cerebrovascular mechanics, cardiac-electro mechanics
Experimental biomechanics: ex-vivo perfusion experiments, tissue mechanics
Optimization/development of clinical treatments/medical devices

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Grants

Fan, Lei (Principal Investigator); “Role of coronary perfusion in right heart failure.” A postdoctoral fellowship sponsored by the American Heart Association (2021–2023).

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Marquette University
Opus College of Engineering
1515 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53233

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8701 W Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

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