{"id":27399,"date":"2026-01-06T15:58:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T21:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/?post_type=department&#038;p=27399"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:55:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:55:31","slug":"phd-programs","status":"publish","type":"department","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/biomedical-engineering\/phd-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-u-py-80\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t<header class=\"page-header\">\n\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n\t\t\tPhD Programs\t\t<\/h1>\n\t<\/header>\n\t\n\t\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">If you\u2019re driven by curiosity and motivated by impact, 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s PhD in Biomedical Engineering offers a powerful place to explore big ideas\u2014and turn them into real advancements in human health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">A Biomedical Engineering PhD at 51ÁÔÆæ is built for curious minds who want to explore, experiment, and push the boundaries of how to improve human health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discover-what-s-possible\"><strong>Discover What\u2019s Possible<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students have the option to pursue either a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering with concentration in Biomedical Engineering (details below) or a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/academics\/biomedical-health-informatics-doctoral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PhD in Biomedical &amp; Health Informatics<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a doctoral student, you won\u2019t just learn\u2014you\u2019ll investigate, design, test and discover alongside faculty who are solving real-world medical challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll work in advanced research labs, collaborate across disciplines, and immerse yourself in hands-on experiences that spark innovation. Whether you\u2019re developing new medical technologies, studying human biomechanics, or exploring data-driven health solutions, you\u2019ll have the freedom and support to follow your questions wherever they lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-notch-resources\">Top Notch Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With access to funding opportunities, connections to Milwaukee\u2019s healthcare and biotech community, and the resources of an R1 research university, you\u2019ll gain both the expertise and experience to lead in academia, industry, or clinical research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><div class=\"uwm-p-programs-container\"><div class=\"uwm-p-programs uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--1--sm uwm-u-mt-40\">                            <div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/07\/biomedical-phd-800x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-uwm_academics_program_card size-uwm_academics_program_card\" alt=\"Professor and student in biomedical engineering lab\" \/>                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/academics\/biomedical-engineering-doctoral\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Engineering PhD: Biomedical Engineering<\/a>                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">\n                            Doctoral<span class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle-detail\">On Campus<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><div class=\"uwm-p-programs-container\"><div class=\"uwm-p-programs uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--1--sm uwm-u-mt-40\">                            <div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/bio-med-health-info-phd-800x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-uwm_academics_program_card size-uwm_academics_program_card\" alt=\"student working in lab behind microscope\" \/>                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/academics\/biomedical-health-informatics-doctoral\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Biomedical and Health Informatics PhD<\/a>                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">\n                            Doctoral<span class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle-detail\">On Campus<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Steps to PhD Admission<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Learn more here:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=442d088c-4d8a-4572-be4e-00a5267ed73b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/graduateschool-apply.uwm.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Requirements<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/current\/graduate-academic-support\/#tab-qq77-phd-qualifying-exam-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General forms and PhD qualifying exam examples<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Biomedical Engineering Research Labs<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-27702\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uwm.edu\/ambl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advanced Mobility Biomechanics Lab<\/a> at UW-Milwaukee, led by Jacob Rammer, develops and applies connected health technology to study mobility of people with disabilities and outcomes of clinical rehabilitation, with particular attention to underserved communities globally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uwm.edu\/bigdata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Data Analytics and Visualization Lab<\/a>, led by Zeyun Yu, is focused on developments of new computational approaches and software tools for various types of massive data processing, data mining and visualization using both knowledge-based and data-driven techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uwm.edu\/biorobotics-lab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biorobotics Lab<\/a>, led by Mohammad Habibur Rahman, focuses on the design, development, and control of wearable robots that can rehabilitate and assist physically disabled individuals whose upper and lower extremities are impaired. These wearable robots are designed for the individual to use to rehabilitate and, ultimately, be able to leave the wearable robot behind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The focus of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uwm.edu\/dsail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory<\/a> (DSAIL), led by Susan McRoy, is to develop computational approaches that combine human expertise with data-analytic models to solve complex problems, such as improving health outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <a href=\"http:\/\/sites.uwm.edu\/dabaghlab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mechanobiology and Vascular Biomechanics Lab<\/a>, led by Mahsa Dabagh, graduate and undergraduate students use biology, mathematics, mechanics, biomaterials, and fluid dynamics to answer key questions about human diseases. We develop innovative prevention and treatment plans for cancer and cardiovascular diseases, which are tightly interconnected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mission of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uwm.edu\/mobilitylab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Movement Analysis for Biomedical Innovation &amp; Technology (Mobility) Laboratory<\/a>, led by Brooke Slavens, is to advance quantitative rehabilitation research for improving health and function of persons with disabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uwm.edu\/premnathlab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bone Lab<\/a>, led by Priya Premnath, is comprised of engineers, chemists, and biologists aiming to create innovative solutions in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Funding Support<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Many students earn&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/research-teaching-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching Assistantships<\/a>&nbsp;(TAs),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/research-teaching-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research Assistantships&nbsp;<\/a>(RAs) or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/fellowships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fellowships<\/a>&nbsp;during their graduate study which helps to fund their education while also building leadership skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistantship decisions are made by the academic departments only after an applicant has been accepted to the program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Poster Competition &amp; Three Minute Thesis<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>The annual&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/research\/student-research-poster-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poster Competition &amp; Three Minute Thesis&nbsp;<\/a>is a signature event for our college. Students gain valuable communication experience sharing their research and out-of-classroom experiences with faculty and industry judges, who provide feedback. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three Minute Thesis is a research communication competition that challenges PhD students to explain their research thesis and its significance to a general audience in three minutes, using a single PowerPoint slide as a reference.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Student Organizations<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Our college has an active chapter of <strong>Biomedical Engineering Society<\/strong> that makes connections between students and faculty and facilitates volunteer opportunities, like 3D printing prosthetic hands for kids in need through e-NABLE, a non-profit. They host monthly speakers from different realms of Biomedical Engineering, including research, industry, and continuing education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See our college&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/current\/student-organizations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Organization page<\/a> to find more information about getting involved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2025\/08\/Premnath.Ashwin3.jpg\" alt=\"A woman, left, and a man are examining microparticles for an experiment\" class=\"wp-image-25347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2025\/08\/Premnath.Ashwin3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2025\/08\/Premnath.Ashwin3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Priya Premnath, assistant professor, partners with Ashwin Narasimhan, visiting assistant professor, to demonstrate the magnetic properties of tiny, engineered particles that are able to find rare tumor cells circulating in a patient&#8217;s blood. The particles are part of a platform the two biomedical engineering researchers are developing that will improve these &#8220;liquid biopsies.&#8221; <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n            <nav aria-label=\"Section\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border uwm-u-mb-40\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/biomedical-engineering\/\">Biomedical Engineering<\/a>                <\/div>\n                <ul>\n                                            \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/biomedical-engineering\/undergraduate-programs\/\" >Undergraduate Programs<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/biomedical-engineering\/masters-programs\/\" >Master&#039;s Programs<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/biomedical-engineering\/phd-programs\/\" >PhD Programs<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/biomedical-engineering\/people\/\" >People<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/biomedical-engineering\/research\/\" >Research<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/current\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resources for Current Students<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scholarships<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                        <\/ul>\n            <\/nav>\n        \n\n    <div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-u-my-40\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Contact<\/div>\n        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                <strong>Contact Info:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:ceas-bme@uwm.edu\">ceas-bme@uwm.edu<\/a><br \/><br \/><strong>Street Address<\/strong><br>College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science<br>3200 North Cramer Street<br>Milwaukee, WI 53211<br \/><br \/><strong>Mailing Address<\/strong><br>College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science<br>P.O. 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