Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief
Syed A. A. Rizvi, MD, PhD, MBA, MPH, BSN
Professor, College of Biomedical Sciences, Larkin University, USA
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Kirti Gandhi, BSc Biotech, PGC, Managing Editor
Editorial Board Members
Associate Editors
Arjama Mukherjee, Ph.D, M.Tech
Research Associate, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science
Bio
Dr. Arjama Mukherjee is a Nano-biotechnologist by profession, a keen researcher, and her research interests include medical biomaterials and their applications, along with cancer biology. After finishing her Ph.D. from University of Madras, Chennai, India in Nanobiotechnology she joined Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science as a Research Associate.
Cosimo Ieracitano, PhD
Assistant Professor Neurolab, DICEAM, University “Mediterranea” of Reggio Calabria, Reggio Calabria, Italy
Bio
Dr. Cosimo Ieracitano is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the DICEAM Department of the same University (UNIRC). Dr. Ieracitano is also Honorary Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Edinburgh Napier University (UK) and at the Nottingham Trent University (UK), since 2019. Formerly, he was a Research Fellow at the University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria, a Visiting Ph.D. Fellow at the University of Stirling (UK) and a Visiting Master Student at ETH Zurich (Switzerland). He has co-authored one international patent and his research area includes several fields of engineering: artificial intelligence, biomedical signal processing, brain computer interface, information theory and material informatics. Dr. Ieracitano received the "Hojjat Adeli Award for Outstanding Contributions in Neural Systems" (2022), awarded annually by “World Scientific Publishing” to the most innovative scientific research published in the previous year.
Syed Ahson Ali Shah, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Graduate School of Energy Convergence, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea
Bio
Dr. Ahson, an IEEE Member, has been working as a Postdoctoral Researcher with the Mobile Power Electronics Laboratory and Power Systems Laboratory at Graduate School of Energy Convergence, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology since April 2023. He has worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher with the Applied Bioelectronics Laboratory, Hanyang University from September 2022 to March 2023. To date, he has published several journal articles and conference papers, and a patent in the field of RF/Microwaves and electromagnetics including antennas for free-space and body centric wireless communications, implantable antennas and systems, implant safety, wireless power transfer system, sensor-integrated biotelemetric stents, reconfigurable antenna, metamaterial-based antenna systems, and 5G antennas development. He has been a Registered Engineer with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pakistan, since 2016. He is serving as a Guest Editor for PLOS ONE Journal. He is also working as an Academic Editor with Hindawi International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications. He is also serving as a Reviewer for IEEE Transactions in Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, IEEE Access, International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering, Nature Scientific Reports, SN Applied Sciences, and several others.
Dr. Ahson has received IETE MN SAHA Memorial Award and Gold Medal for best Application-Oriented Paper, in 2018. He has also received Bronze Paper Award at IEEE Student Paper Contest, Seoul, in 2019, in 2021, and in 2022. He has also won 3rd Best Student Paper Award in 2021 Competition arranged by the Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering & Science (KIEES). His PhD Thesis has been recognized as one of the excellent dissertations and received the Best PhD Thesis Award in overall university and the only in Electronic Engineering Department.
Jinal Mistry, MS
Senior Software Design Quality Engineer, Medtronic, USA
Bio
Jinal Mistry, MS, brings a wealth of experience in biomedical engineering to her role as Senior Software Design Quality Engineer at Medtronic. Jinal's academic journey includes a Master of Science in Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Mumbai. At Medtronic , Jinal leads critical software quality initiatives, ensuring adherence to stringent regulatory standards. Her leadership played a pivotal role in securing regulatory approvals for significant medical devices. With a strong academic foundation and extensive industry tenure, she has played pivotal roles in ensuring the quality and regulatory compliance of critical medical devices. Jinal's research interests span various facets of biomedical engineering, including artificial intelligence, medical devices, and digital health.
Shatabdi Paul, PhD
Research Associate, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali, India
Bio
Dr. Shatabdi Paul, has been working as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Pharmaceutical Technology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali, India, since March 2024. Here, her research area includes nano-biomaterials and their applications in skin infections. Formerly, she was a CSIR Research Fellow in April 2018-2023, along with the Ph.D. program at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (DBT-RCB), India. During her Ph.D., agri-biomass derived nanolignin based coatings, hydrogels, and nano-MOF were developed, and applied as an antimicrobial and anticancer therapy. The lignin-based project Shatabdi has undertaken has significant societal impact including environmental remediation and biomedical applications.
Dr. S. Paul’s research area describes in-vitro anticancer therapy using combinatorial photo and chemotherapeutic hydrogels and in-vitro antimicrobial therapy using photo-responsive loaded nano-lignin. Further, she has been co-inventor of multiple patents and also co-author of several book chapters.
Ariel Soares Teles, PhD
Senior Lecturer, Federal Institute of Maranhão, Araioses, Brazil
Bio
Dr. Ariel S. Teles graduated with a degree in Computer Science from the State University of Piauí (Brazil). He holds both a Master’s and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Brazil and was a Visiting Ph.D. Fellow at the University of Porto (Portugal). Currently, he is an Associate Professor at the Federal Institute of Maranhão (Brazil) and a Visiting Senior Lecturer at King's College London (UK).
Dr. Teles is a researcher with expertise in digital health, focusing on leveraging technology to improve healthcare outcomes and address health challenges through innovative digital solutions. His key areas of investigation include integrating technology into healthcare delivery, with particular emphasis on machine/deep learning, data analytics, natural language processing, computer vision, mobile/ubiquitous computing, and serious games.
Ibrahim Sadek, PhD
Lecturer, Biomedical Engineering Department, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
Bio
Dr. Ibrahim is a dedicated researcher in biomedical engineering with a robust academic background. He earned his BSc degree from Helwan University, Egypt, in biomedical engineering in 2010, followed by an Erasmus Mundus joint master’s degree in computer vision and robotics in 2014. Continuing his academic journey, Ibrahim completed his Ph.D. at the University of Montpellier, France, in 2018. With a passion for research, Ibrahim has contributed significantly to the field as a postdoctoral research fellow at prominent institutions such as the Singapore University of Technology and Design (2018–2019) and the University of Sherbrooke (2019–2021). His research focuses on machine learning, biomedical signal analysis, medical image analysis, and ambient assisted living technologies. Dr. Ibrahim's current work involves advancements in signal processing and machine learning tools, particularly in analyzing in-bed ballistocardiogram signals for detecting abnormal cardiac and respiratory events. His approach aims to enhance healthcare outcomes and improve the quality of life for individuals. Throughout his career, Ibrahim has published extensively in prestigious journals and presented his research at renowned international conferences. His collaborations with institutions worldwide underscore his commitment to global research initiatives and knowledge exchange. Driven by a vision to empower future engineers and researchers, Ibrahim is dedicated to mentoring and fostering talent in his field. His goal is to create transformative solutions that positively impact health and well-being on a global scale.
Md Rasedul Islam, PhD
Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, United States
Bio
Md Rasedul Islam, PhD is currently an associate professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department in University of Wisconsin – Green Bay (UWGB), WI, USA. As a bio-robotics researcher, he has been researching to develop novel and patient-tailored robotic system for upper limb rehabilitation of post-stroke patients. Dr. Islam, in his PhD, have engineered a 7 DOF upper limb exoskeleton robot with Ergonomic Shoulder Actuation to provide therapy for a wide range of motion. He has also worked on supervised and telerehabilitation of upper limb impairments using social robots. Besides, Dr. Islam’s research interest extends to ergonomic mechanism, mobile robotics, data-driven control, intelligent control, industrial automation and process control. Dr Islam has obtained PhD in mechanical engineering (emphasis on robotics and control) from University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM), WI, USA in 2020. During his graduate studies, he has been awarded two prestigious fellowships (i.e., Distinguished Graduate Student Fellowship and Distinguished Dissertation Fellowship). Earlier, he has graduated B.S in Mechanical Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Khulna, Bangladesh, in 2012. Soon after his B.S, he has joined as Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering in KUET.
Javeed Shaikh Mohammed, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Bio
Dr. Javeed Shaikh Mohammed is an associate professor in the biomedical technology department in the college of applied medical science at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. Prior to this position, he worked at IIT-M (India), UniSZA (Malayisa), VIT (India), KSU (Saudi Arabia), UW-Madison (USA), and UIC-Chicago (USA). His research interests are in BioMEMS, nanotechnology, microfluidics, assistive technologies, and artificial intelligence.
Okuwobi Idowu Paul, PhD
Associate Professor, School of Life and Environmental Science, Guilin University of Electronic Technology (GUET), China
Bio
Dr. Okuwobi Idowu Paul is currently the Director of both the Vision in Progress(VIP Opthal) Laboratory and Intelligent Medical Aided Diagnosis (iMAD Healthcare) Laboratory at the School of Life and Environmental Science (GUET). He is a Vice-Director of the Lijiang Artificial Intelligence Research Center (Seven Stars Municipal Government), Senior Expert for Nanning Guidian Research Institute (Nanning Municipal Government), Technical Director for Nanjing Hamaton Digital Medical Co. Ltd, R&D Director for Shanghai Hamaton Digital Medical Co. Ltd, Special Expert for Graduate and Undergraduate Education Evaluation and Monitoring (People’s Republic of China Ministry of Education) and many more.
Dr. Paul obtained his PhD in Computer Science and Technology from Nanjing University of Science and Technology. His area of specialization focuses on application of artificial intelligence in medicine. This area includes machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, medical devices and digital health. Dr. Paul has published numerous research articles in high impact international journals and conferences, and currently serves as reviewer/editor/editorial board for several reputable international journals. He also invented and patented several patents and software copyrights.
Abraham Samuel Finny, PhD
Senior Scientist, Waters Corporation, Milford, United States
Bio
Dr. Abraham Samuel Finny is a Senior Scientist at Waters Corporation, specializing in analytical chemistry, materials science, and biopharmaceutical research, focusing on advanced therapeutic modalities like cell and gene therapy. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Clarkson University, where his research centered on developing 3D-printable hydrogel-based inks for biosensors and environmental applications. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology from Bharath University, India, followed by a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde, UK, where he researched nano-assembled drug delivery systems. Dr. Finny's expertise spans analytical techniques and biomaterial development, having held key positions at Biocon, USV Private Limited, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Abon Pharmaceuticals.
As a registered Professional Chemist (P.Chem.) with the Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta (ACPA), Dr. Finny is deeply committed to professional excellence. He actively contributes to the scientific community through his role as Section Editor for Automation and Additive Manufacturing in Bioanalysis at the Journal of Applied Bioanalysis. Additionally, he is a member of prominent organizations such as the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the American Chemical Society (ACS). His extensive contributions include peer-reviewed publications, patents, and conference presentations, making him a recognized leader in analytical and materials science.
Scott Gohery, PhD
Casual Lecturer, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
Bio
Dr. Scott Gohery completed his PhD in Mechanical engineering from Victoria University, Melbourne. He is currently a casual lecturer, researcher, tutor, and honorary fellow in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Melbourne. He is also working as a seasonal staff member in the department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering at RMIT University (Bundoora campus). His research interests are focused on “Biomedical & Biomechanical Engineering”, “Solid & Structural Mechanics, "Computational Mechanics", "Materials", "Design & Manufacture" and "CAD/CAM".
Staff Scientific Editors
Javad Sarvestan, PhD
Tiffany I. Leung, MD, MPH, FACP, FAMIA, FEFIM
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This may be particularly interesting for workshop and conference organizers putting together a grant-funded event (eg, with invited experts) on a topic in scope for the journal. JMIR Publications can then be used as a dissemination vehicle. (Funding through grants or other sources is usually required and should be budgeted for in grant proposals. Letters of support are available from the JMIR Publications editor, if needed. Note that granting agencies such as NLM or CIHR usually want to see some sort of knowledge translation activities in workshop proposals, and have in the past funded the JMIR Publications APFs.)
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- to select peer-reviewers for incoming manuscripts,
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- to write an editorial for the theme issue
- to secure funding to sponsor the APFs for published papers (usually in the $10-20k range).
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