Students

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    Graduate Students

    Lars R Lofgren

    Trey Blackwell

    Ali Ramezani

    Undergrad Students

    Jasmin Cornish

    Former Students

    Anesthesiology Research Fellowship

    Graduate Students

    • Kyle Burk
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    • Sean Ermer
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    • Cameron Jacobson
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    • Patrick Kolbay
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    • Kirk P. Andriano
      • Graduated in 1985 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Evaluation and Utilization of an Improved Technique for Studying Drug Effects on Ventilation
         
    • Phillip D. Baker
      • Graduated in 1990 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Neural network processing of oscillometric waveforms and blood pressure estimation from the superficial temporal artery (Link)
    • Larry A. Bannister
      • Graduated in 1978 with MS
      • Thesis Title: The Feasibility of Using a Fiber Optic Probe as a Means for Testing Blood Compatibility of Biomaterials
    • Ingmar Blomqvist
      • Graduated in 2001 with MS
      • Thesis Title: A feedback control system for mechanical ventilation
    • Robert J. Bowman
      • Graduated in 1981 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: A Microprocessor-Based Fluid Infusion and Monitoring System for the Treatment of Burn and Trauma Patients
    • Lara Brewer
      • Research Assistant from 1999-2001
      • Graduated in 2001 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Noninvasive Partial Rebreathing Cardiac Output for Non-intubated Subjects (Link)
      • Graduated in 2011 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Novel Bedside Techniques for Bedside Functional Residual Capacity Measurement (Link)
    • Frederike Bruehschwein
      • Graduated in 2008 with Diploma in Engineering (FH) from the HAW Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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    • Brad N. Brian
      • Graduated in 2003 with MS
      • Thesis Title: A System for Adaptive Volume Ventilation (Link)
    • Brent R. Busey
      • Graduated in 1984 with MS
      • Thesis Title: In Vivo Multiple Ion Measurement Using Ion Sensitive Field Effect Transistors
    • Jonathan L. Byrd
      • Graduated in 1992 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Clinical Evaluation of a Ventilator Alarm Expert System
    • Robert Cavenaugh
      • Graduated in 1986 with MS
      • Thesis Title: The Behavior of Gain Constants in Digital Control Algorithm Due to changes in Physiological Parameters
    • Kichul K. Cha
      • Graduated in 1988 with MS
      • Thesis Title: The Mechanical Properties of a Water-filled Lung Model.
    • Bettina Cheung
      • Graduated in 2005 with Dipl.-Ing. (FH) from the HAW Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
      • Thesis Title: Design and Testing of Just-in-Time Training for Oxygenation and Ventilation During Basic Life Support (Link)
    • Alexa Doig
      • Graduated in 2006 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Graphical Cardiovascular Display for Hemodynamic Monitoring
    • Thomas D. East, IV
      • Graduated in 1981 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Microcomputer Based Data Acquisition and Feedback Control for Differential Lung Ventilation
      • Graduated in 1982 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: A Microprocessor Based Differential Lung Ventilation. System and Its Use to Evaluate a Variety of Differential Lung Ventilation Protocols.
    • Timothy Egbert
      • Research Assistant and Postdoc
      • Graduated in 1995 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Pulse oximetry artifact detection using artificial neural networks
    • Daniel J. Evans
      • Graduated in 1998 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Power Build-up Cavity Coupled to a Laser Diode
    • Robert Farrell
      • Graduated in 1992 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: A neural network anesthesia alarm system
    • Barry Feldman
      • Graduated in 1987 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Utah Anesthesia Machine
    • Craig Flanagan
      • Graduated in 2003 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: A novel oxygen sensor for indirect calorimetric monitoring (Link)
    • Ralf T. Frankenberger
      • Graduated in 1992 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Development of a Training Set for a Neural Network to Classify Signal Sequences
    • Sheldon R Furst
      • Graduated in 1985 with MS
      • Thesis Title: A Computer-Controlled Anesthesia Delivery System

     

    • Thomas Giannulli
      • Graduated in 1998 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Feedback Control Simulation of The Pneumatic Total Artificial Heart

     

    • Matthias Görges
      • Graduated in 2004 with Dipl.-Ing. (FH) from the HAW Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
      • Thesis Title: Development and Testing of a Basic Life Support System Providing Just-in-Time Training for Lay Responders
      • Graduated in 2005 with MS from the HAW Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
      • Thesis Title: Development and Evaluation of an Event Recognition Alarm System Using a High Fidelity Patient Simulator
      • Graduated in 2010 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Signal processing, human factors, and modeling to support bedside care in the intensive care unit

     

    • Nishant Gopalakrishnan
      • Graduated in 2006 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Hypercapnic Hyperventilation Speeds Emergence from Inhaled Anesthesia (Link)

     

    • Dinesh Haryadi
      • Graduated in 1999 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Quantitative Analysis of Dynamic Response Requirements and Modeling of Fluid-Filled Catheter Transducer Systems

     

    • John K. Hayes
      • Graduated in 1980 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Continuous Monitoring of Serum Ionized Calcium in Dog During Sodium Citrate Infusion Using an Extracorporeal Blood Shunt

     

    • Curtis M. Healy
      • Graduated in 1995 with MS
      • Thesis Title: New Methods of Continuous Cardiac Output Monitoring Using Thermodilution

     

    • Shonn Hendee
      • Graduated in 1999 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: A tissue compression/transillumination approach to noninvasive hemoglobinometry(Link)

     

    • Sören Höhne
      • Graduated in 2008 with Dipl.-Ing. (FH) from the HAW Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
      • Thesis Title: Concept development and construction of a respiratory mask that allows accurate end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring during noninvasive bi-level positive pressure ventilation (Link)

     

    • Juergen Holstegge
      • Graduated in 1998 with Dipl.-Ing. (FH) from the FH Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
      • Thesis Title: A New Bioimpedance Technique for Epidural Blockade

     

    • Roman R. Jaklitsch
      • Graduated in 1984 with MS
      • Thesis Title: A Neuromuscular Blockade Monitor Based on the Integrated Electromyogram
      • Graduated in 1987 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Control of Neuromuscular Relaxation
    • Veena Kaustaban
      • Graduated in 2014 with M.S.
      • Thesis Title: A novel use of sampling pressure from sidestream capnometer
    • Steve Kern
      • Graduated in 1995 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Development of closed loop system for administering muscle relaxants in anesthesia and intensive care

     

    • Scott Kofoed

     

    • Kai Kück
      • Graduated in 1991 with Dipl.-Ing. (FH) from the HAW Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
      • Thesis Title: Signal processing algorithms for a neural network based anesthesia machine alarm system
      • Graduated in 2003 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: An Automated Pre-Use Checkout System for An Anesthesia Breathing Circuit (Link)

     

    • Cris LaPierre
      • Graduated in 2012 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Identification of Optimal Dosing Regimens for Procedures Requiring Esophageal Instrumentation through Multiobjective Optimization
    • Jai-Wook Lee
      • Graduated in 1993 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Raman Scattering to Monitor Intravenous Drug Delivery

     

    • Tai Kwong Lee
      • Graduated in 1996 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Noninvasive blood pressure monitoring from the supraorbital artery of the forehead by oscillometry

     

    • Michael Liebe
      • Graduated in 1998 with Dipl.-Ing. (FH) from the FH Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
      • Thesis Title: A New Bioimpedance Technique for Epidural Blockade

     

    • Patrick J. Loughlin
      • Graduated in 1988 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Computer Assisted Anesthesia. A Control System To Aid The Anesthetist In Efficiently Administering Oxygen And Anesthetic Gases
    • Spencer Madsen
    • Sandeep Manyam
      • Graduated in 2006 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Methods to Improve Anesthetic Drug Management (Link)

     

    • Andrew F. Marks
      • Graduated in 1982 with MS
      • Thesis Title: A Microprocessor-Based Ventricular and Supraventricular Arrhythmia Monitor

     

    • Bruce A. McKinley
      • Graduated in 1980 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Medical Applications of Ion Sensitive Field Effect Transistors

     

    • Ted M. Messer
      • Graduated in 1994 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Control Techniques for Automated Delivery of Anesthesia: Halothane System

     

    • Rose Mills
      • Graduated in 2004 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Pharmacodynamic Modeling to Predict the Effects of Rocuronium in Anesthetized Patients(Link)

     

    • Niels Müller
      • Graduated in 2001 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Development of a tracheal pressure based feedback control device to reduce the work of breathing during mechanical ventilation

     

    • Scott Narus
      • Graduated in 1995 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Techniques for Optimizing Neural Networks for Medical Applications

     

    • Rambod Naimimohasses
      • Graduated in 1990 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Neural Network Anesthesia Alarm Recognition Using Analog Respiratory Signals

     

    • Thomas Alan Oniki
      • Graduated in 2001 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: A Table-Driven System for Representing and Executing Clinical Rules (Link)

     

    • Daniel L. Orr, II
      • Graduated in 1979 with MS
      • Thesis Title: The Recreational Abuse of Nitrous Oxide by Health Professionals

     

    • Joseph A. Orr
      • Graduated in 1987 with MS
      • Thesis Title: A Prototype Respiratory Gas Exchange.
      • Graduated in 2001 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: An anesthesia alarm system based on neural networks (Link)

     

    • Paul Picciano
      • Graduated in 2006 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Just-in-Time Support: Adaptive, Intelligent Systems to Enhance Human Performance(Link)

     

    • Daniel B. Raemer
      • Graduated in 1979 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Methods for the Clinical Measurement of Oxygen Uptake and Carbon Dioxide Production

     

    • Benjamin R Randall
      • Graduated in 2006 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Characterizing Carbon Dioxide Response and Respiratory Depression for Remifentanil and Propofol Combinations (Link)

     

    • Robabeh Rezai
      • Graduated in 1997 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Measuring and Monitoring Neuromuscular Function With a Piezo Sensor During the Anesthesia

     

    • Stephen L. Richards
      • Graduated in 1982 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Hardware and Software Design of the Chemfet Array Processing System

     

    • Farrant Sakaguchi
      • Graduated in 2004 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Combining Propofol And Remifentanil Pharmacokinetic And Pharmacodynamic Models In The Operating Room: An Observational Study (Link)

     

    • Jody G. Schneider
      • Graduated in 1984 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Development and Testing of a Digital Flow Controller

     

    • Bernd Schrader
      • Graduated in 1998 with Dipl.-Ing. (FH) from the HAW Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
      • Thesis Title: Design and Testing of a Closed Circuit Isolator for Partial Liquid Ventilation
      • Graduated in 2002 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Rapid Noninvasive Measurement of Arterial Blood Pressure Using Modified Oscillometry

     

    • Harold H. Sears
      • Graduated in 1983 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Evaluation and Development of a New Hook-Type Terminal Device

     

    • Richard Shelton
      • Graduated in 2002 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Noninvasive monitoring of intravascular volume (Link)

     

    • Michael Sherman
      • Graduated in 2006 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Non-Invasive Measurement of Functional Residual Capacity by CO2 Rebreathing and N2 Washout (Link)

     

    • David G. Smith
      • Graduated in 1997 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Development Of A Raman Analyzer For Low Part-Per Million Gas-Phase Detection.

     

    • Mark T. Smith
      • Graduated in 1983 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Development of a Nutrimeter Machine

     

    • Nancy W. Smith
      • Graduated in 1984 with MS
      • Thesis Title: A Microprocessor Based Technique for Measurement of Ventilatory Response to C02 Rebreathing

     

    • Rosemary L. Smith
      • Graduated in 1982 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Ion-Sensitive Field Effect Transistors with Polysilicon Gates

     

    • Sandra L. Smith
      • Graduated in 2000 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Physiological responses of intubated very-low-birthweight infants during skin-to-skin care(Link)

     

    • Borzu Sohrab
      • Graduated in 1982 with MS
      • Thesis Title: A New System for Measurement of Cardiac Output. Development and Evaluation

     

    • Kristin Mary Strong
      • Graduated in 1993 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Neural Network Quantification of Venous Air Embolism Using Droppler Ultrasound

     

    • Shuxing Sun
      • Graduated in 1989 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: New Approaches to the Noninvasive Determinations of Arterial Blood Pressure and Compliance Profile

     

    • Peter M. Sunderland
      • Graduated in 1989 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: A Retrospective, Exploratory Analysis of Predictive and Structural Variables to Metabolic Energy Expenditure in Traumatic Brain Injury

     

    • Noah Syroid
      • Research Assistant from 1998-2001
      • Graduated in 2001 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Design, Implementation, and Validation of a Respiratory Gas Exchange Simulator (Link)
    • Carl Tams
    • Christopher Michael Tsoi
      • Graduated in 1981 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Instrumentation Simultaneously Measuring Respiratory Carbon Dioxide Excretion and Oxygen Uptake in Humans Using Titration Methods

     

    • Rachana Visaria
      • Graduated in 2005 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Modeling of Cardiovascular System, Pulmonary Mechanics and Gas Exchange (Link)

     

    • Blake Wachter
      • Graduated in 2005 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Development and evaluation of a pulmonary graphical display (Link)

     

    • Nick Wilder
      • Graduated in 1998 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Estimating tracheal pressure from the endotracheal tube cuff (Link)

     

    • Larry G. Wong
      • Graduated in 1979 with MS
      • Thesis Title: The Applications of Thermoelectric Cooling in the Oxiconsumeter

     

    • Yi Zhang
      • Graduated in 1999 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Design and Evaluation of a Graphical Anesthesia Display

     

    • Yinqi Zhang
      • Graduated in 2005 with PhD
      • Thesis Title: Integrated Information Display for Anesthesia Monitoring (Link)

     

    • Zhenmin Zhou
      • Graduated in 1992 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Pressure Enhanced Pulse Oximetry at the Finger

     

    • Darryl Zitting
      • Graduated in 2006 with MS
      • Thesis Title: Evaluation of a Method to Protect Spontaneous Respiration during Monitored Anesthesia Care Using Inspired CO2 as a Respiratory Stimulant (Link)

     

    Undergraduate Students

    • Anh Pham
    • Johnny Le
    • Jason King

     

    Visiting Students

    • Mareike Ehlbeck
      • Visiting Period: March - September 2005, student from the HAW Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

     

    • Christian Kluin
      • Visiting Period: September 2003 - February 2004, student from the HAW Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

     

    Postdoctoral Appointments

    • Josef Brunner
    • David Liu