Dr. Amir Manbachi is an accomplished and distinguished figure in the fields of neurosurgery, biomedical engineering, ultrasound and entrepreneurship. His impressive background includes a multitude of roles and accolades that reflect his commitment to advancing medical technology and innovation. Academic and Professional Roles: - Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University in the departments of Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering. - Engineering lead on a substantial $13.48M award from the Department of Defense. - Co-founder and director of HEPIUS Innovation Labs, focusing on cutting-edge wearables and implantable medical ultrasound devices for spinal cord injury patients. - Associate editor for the IEEE's Transactions on Biomedical Engineering journal. Research Focus: Pioneering work in applying sound and ultrasound technologies to various neurosurgical applications such as imaging, tumor ablation, and neuromodulation. Specific interests include ultrasound-guided spine surgery, detection of foreign bodies, and monitoring blood flow and tissue perfusion. Publications and Intellectual Property: - Authored numerous journal articles, conference proceedings, inventions, and books; notably publications in Nature Communications Medicine, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME), Ultrasonics, Microcirculation, Scientific Reports, etc. - Recognized for significant contributions with over 20 inventions and several prestigious awards. Teaching and Mentorship: Extensive experience in teaching engineering design, medical imaging, and entrepreneurship at Johns Hopkins and the University of Toronto. Received teaching excellence awards from both institutions. Recognition and Awards: - American Institute for Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)'s 2024 Peter Arger Excellence Award; - Hisako Terasaki 2024 Young Innovator Award; - Baltimore Business Journal's 2023 list of 40 under 40. - Acknowledged with teaching excellence awards from University of Toronto and Johns Hopkins School of Engineering. Dr. Manbachi's career exemplifies a profound dedication to interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and education. His impactful research and entrepreneurial ventures have significantly advanced the frontier of medical ultrasound technology, particularly in the realm of neurosurgery and biomedical engineering.