Biomedical Engineering
Bridging engineering innovation with healthcare solutions for better human life and medical care
Department of Biomedical Engineering
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at SVHEC focuses on the intersection of engineering and medicine, preparing students to develop innovative medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and therapeutic systems. Our program combines engineering principles with biological sciences to address healthcare challenges and improve patient outcomes.
About the Department
The Department of Biomedical Engineering was established in 2015 with the vision of creating professionals who can bridge the gap between engineering and healthcare. Our program integrates engineering principles with biological and medical sciences to develop solutions for healthcare challenges through innovative medical devices, diagnostic systems, and therapeutic technologies. The department has well-established laboratories with advanced biomedical equipment and software tools to provide hands-on experience to students.
"To be a leading department in biomedical engineering education, producing innovative professionals who can develop cutting-edge medical technologies and contribute to improving healthcare outcomes globally."
- Provide quality education in biomedical engineering with focus on practical applications in healthcare
- Foster research and innovation in medical devices, biotechnology, and healthcare systems
- Develop industry-ready professionals with strong technical and ethical foundation
- Contribute to society through healthcare technology solutions and medical device innovation
4 Years
Program Duration
60
Annual Intake
88%+
Placement Rate
AICTE
Approved
Academic Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge in biomedical engineering fundamentals while emphasizing practical applications in medical device design, biotechnology, and healthcare systems.
- Engineering Mathematics - I & II
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Chemistry
- Basic Electrical Engineering
- Programming for Problem Solving
- Engineering Graphics
- English Communication
- Environmental Science
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Biomedical Instrumentation
- Electronic Devices and Circuits
- Biomaterials
- Biomechanics
- Signal Processing
- Microbiology
- Engineering Mathematics - III
- Medical Imaging Systems
- Biosensors and Transducers
- Medical Device Design
- Rehabilitation Engineering
- Clinical Engineering
- Biomedical Signal Processing
- Tissue Engineering
- Healthcare Information Systems
- Artificial Organs
- Nanotechnology in Medicine
- Telemedicine Systems
- Biomedical Equipment Management
- Regulatory Affairs in Medical Devices
- Project Work
- Hospital Internship
- Professional Electives
Our Faculty Team
Our department features a distinguished team of faculty members with expertise spanning biomedical engineering, medical device design, and healthcare technology.
Dr. Meera Krishnan
Head of Department & Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, IIT Mumbai
Experience: 16+ years in teaching and research
Specialization: Medical Imaging, Signal Processing
Publications: 38+ research papers in international journals
Prof. Ravi Shankar
Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. in Biomaterials, Anna University
Experience: 14+ years in academia and industry
Specialization: Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering
Publications: 33+ research papers
Dr. Shalini Nair
Associate Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. in Biomedical Instrumentation, NIT Rourkela
Experience: 12+ years
Specialization: Biomedical Instrumentation, Biosensors
Publications: 28+ research papers
Prof. Arjun Patel
Associate Professor
Qualification: M.Tech in BME, Ph.D. pursuing
Experience: 9+ years
Specialization: Medical Device Design, Rehabilitation Engineering
Publications: 20+ research papers
Faculty Achievements
- Best Teacher Awards from BMESI and other professional bodies
- Research grants from DBT, ICMR, and medical device companies
- Collaborations with leading hospitals and healthcare institutions
- Patents in medical device design and biomedical instrumentation
Department Facilities
Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory
Advanced lab with ECG, EEG, EMG machines, patient monitors, and biomedical signal acquisition systems for medical instrumentation studies.
Medical Imaging Laboratory
Equipped with ultrasound systems, X-ray imaging setups, and image processing software for medical imaging applications.
Biomaterials Laboratory
Specialized lab for biomaterial testing, characterization, and development of biocompatible materials for medical applications.
Cell Culture and Tissue Engineering Lab
Clean room facility with cell culture equipment, incubators, and tissue engineering platforms for regenerative medicine research.
Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory
Lab with prosthetic and orthotic devices, mobility aids, and assistive technology for rehabilitation engineering studies.
Clinical Engineering Laboratory
Hospital simulation environment with medical equipment maintenance tools and healthcare technology management systems.
Software and Simulation Tools
- MATLAB/Simulink
- LabVIEW
- ImageJ
- SolidWorks
- ANSYS Fluent
- COMSOL Multiphysics
- 3D Slicer
- OsiriX
- BioPac Systems
- Artec Studio 3D
Research Activities
Research Areas
Medical Device Design
Innovative medical devices, diagnostic equipment, therapeutic systems, point-of-care devices
Medical Imaging & Signal Processing
Image processing algorithms, diagnostic imaging systems, biomedical signal analysis
Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering
Biocompatible materials, regenerative medicine, artificial organs, drug delivery systems
Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology
Prosthetics, orthotics, assistive devices, mobility solutions, neural interfaces
Ongoing Research Projects
- AI-powered Medical Diagnostic System: DBT funded - ₹14 Lakhs
- Smart Prosthetic Limb with Neural Control: ICMR funded - ₹12 Lakhs
- Portable ECG Device for Rural Healthcare: Industry collaboration - ₹8 Lakhs
- Biocompatible Materials for Implants: DST funded - ₹11 Lakhs
Recent Publications
- "Machine Learning in Medical Image Analysis for Cancer Detection" - IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering
- "Development of Smart Prosthetic Hand with Tactile Feedback" - Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
- "Biocompatible Hydrogels for Drug Delivery Applications" - Biomaterials Science
- "Portable Medical Devices for Remote Patient Monitoring" - IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics
Student Research Opportunities
- Hospital-based clinical research projects
- Medical device development and testing
- Internships with biomedical companies and hospitals
- National and international conference presentations
Placement Statistics
Top Recruiting Companies
- Siemens Healthineers
- GE Healthcare
- Philips Healthcare
- Medtronic
- Johnson & Johnson
- Boston Scientific
- Wipro GE Healthcare
- Mindray Medical
- BPL Medical
- Trivitron Healthcare
- Apollo Hospitals
- Fortis Healthcare
Job Roles
- Biomedical Engineer
- Clinical Engineer
- Medical Device Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Application Engineer
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Technical Sales Engineer
- Hospital Equipment Manager
- Healthcare Technology Consultant
Placement Preparation
- Technical training on medical devices and healthcare systems
- Industry-specific interview preparation
- Hospital visits and clinical exposure programs
- Medical device regulations and compliance training
- Soft skills development for healthcare communication
- Resume building with emphasis on healthcare experience
Department Activities
Student Clubs and Societies
Biomedical Engineering Society
Student society focusing on biomedical innovation, medical device development, and healthcare technology projects.
Medical Innovation Club
Club dedicated to developing innovative solutions for healthcare challenges and medical device prototyping.
Biomaterials Research Group
Research-oriented group working on biomaterials development and tissue engineering projects.
Healthcare Technology Forum
Platform for discussing latest healthcare technologies, medical trends, and industry developments.
Technical Events
- MEDTECH: Annual biomedical engineering symposium and exhibition
- DeviceDesign: Medical device design competition
- BioInnovate: Innovation competition for healthcare solutions
- HealthHack: Hackathon for digital health applications
- ClinicalConnect: Medical professional networking event
Industry Interactions
- Hospital visits to major healthcare institutions
- Medical device company industrial visits
- Guest lectures by healthcare industry professionals
- Internship programs with medical device manufacturers
- Clinical attachments with practicing physicians
Workshops and Training
- Medical device design and development workshops
- Clinical engineering training programs
- Biomedical instrumentation hands-on training
- Healthcare regulations and FDA approval processes
- 3D printing in medical applications workshops
- Healthcare communication and patient interaction skills
Ready to Join Biomedical Engineering?
Bridge engineering innovation with healthcare solutions. Contact our department for more information about the program and admission process.