By 雪莉DiBari
Khan Iftekharuddin, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and director of the 视觉实验室, has been elected a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE).
的 AIMBE is a non-profit representing the most accomplished individuals in the fields of medical and biological engineering. Current AIMBE Fellows include Nobel laureates, Presidential Medal winners and members of the National Academies.
Fellows are recognized for their impactful contributions to medical and biological engineering research, pedagogy and/or practice, as well as their contributions to professional societies and public service or advocacy.
Iftekharuddin’s expertise lies in computer vision and machine learning, where he applies his knowledge to combat diseases like high-grade glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer, and to advance the understanding of other diseases.
"It has been a distinct honor for a computer engineer like myself to collaborate with colleagues in medicine over decades, creating impactful scholarship in medical and biological engineering," said Iftekharuddin.
Iftekharuddin earned his doctorate in electrical engineering from the University of Dayton. He previously served as a principal research engineer at Timken 研究 in Canton, 俄亥俄州, and as a senior systems engineer at BDM Federal in Dayton, 俄亥俄州, before joining North Dakota State University and then the University of Memphis. Iftekharuddin joined Old Dominion University in 2011.
In addition to his roles as professor and director of the 视觉实验室, Iftekharuddin has held various positions at the Batten College of Engineering and 技术, 包括 临时院长, associate dean for 研究 and 研究生课程, and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
“Dr. Iftekharuddin's research in battling high-grade glioblastoma and advancing the understanding of diseases like Autism Spectrum Disorder and Alzheimer's, makes a tangible impact in our community and our world,” said Kenneth Fridley, vice president of ODU’s 研究处 and interim dean of the Batten College of Engineering and 技术. “We are proud of his accomplishments and this recognition.”
Iftekharuddin has received numerous awards, 包括 the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia’s (SCHEV) Outstanding 教师 Award in 2023. He has consistently ranked in the 排名前2% of cited researchers worldwide according to Stanford University.
Iftekharuddin’s research interests include signal and image processing, neural networks applications, time-frequency analysis, sensors and embedded system design, 网络安全, smart and connected cities and human-machine interactions.