Sungsoo Kim
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PhD Candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Sungsoo joined BMIL in 2017 as a PhD/MD student in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Yonsei University and the Kora Advanced Institution of Science and Technology. He also holds a Doctor of Medicine from Yonsei University. Sungsoo is currently doing his residency in anesthesiology at UCLA Medical Center. His research focuses on developing novel deep neural network algorithms to estimate the accurate oxygen saturation as SdO2 and improving the accuracy of SdO2 using precision medicine approaches for patient-specific features, including static information (e.g., age, BMI, ethnicity, skin color, genetics) and temporal signals (e.g., hemoglobin, TTE images, blood pressure).
Haoqi Wang
[he/him/his]
PhD Candidate in Biomedical Engineering
Haoqi joined BMIL in 2019 as a graduate student in Biomedical Engineering. He obtained his M.S. in Statistics from UT Austin and B.S. in Physics from Nanjing University. Currently, his research focuses on building tools to support clinical decision-making, especially for breast cancer survivors who want to have breast reconstruction. He has a great interest in applying machine learning algorithms to different fields. Outside of the lab, he enjoys watching movies and traveling.
Tracy Liu
[she/her/hers]
PhD Candidate in Biomedical Engineering
Tracy joined the Markey lab in the fall of 2020. She grew up in Taiwan and completed her undergraduate in Biomedical Engineering and master’s degree in Electrical Engineering at the National Hsing Hua University. She also earned another master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering at UT Austin in 2022. Her broad research interests are using statistics and machine learning methods to help improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients. Her current project is to develop algorithms for the automated knitting of custom surgical bras for breast cancer survivors. Outside of the lab, Tracy enjoys baking, watching series, traveling, and playing video games.
Xiomara Gonzalez
[she/her/hers]
PhD Student in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Xiomara joined BMIL in 2021 as a graduate student in Electrical and Computer Engineering. She obtained her B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley and has interned at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Schlumberger, and WashU Institute for Informatics, Data Science & Biostatistics. At UT, her research is at the intersections of multimedia (text, image, video) processing, online information-seeking behavior, sense-making, and clinical decision-making. Her work is focused on leveraging machine learning approaches to develop health information tools that enhance patient-provider communications. She is also passionate about DEI initiatives on campus and is part of the Graduates for Underrepresented Minorities (GUM), as well as a mentor through the Society for Advancing Gender Equity in STEM (SAGES) program at UT. Outside of the lab, she enjoys searching for the best matcha latte in Austin and trying to recreate the karaage chicken from Uchiko.
Gabriela A. Renta Lopez
[she/her/hers]
PhD Student in Biomedical Engineering
Gabriela joined BMIL in 2023 as a graduate student in Biomedical Engineering. Leveraging her background in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, she brings extensive experience in biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare to her current endeavors. Gabriela’s commitment to data-driven research and continuous improvement is the foundation for her desire to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. With a strong statistical and technical background, she addresses clinical challenges by applying data modeling and informatics. She is determined to advance healthcare systems, aspiring to ensure universal access to quality care, regardless of socioeconomic background. Outside the lab, she likes cooking, exercising, and traveling with friends.
Fadeel Sher Khan
[he/him/his]
PhD Student in Biomedical Engineering
Fadeel joined BMIL in Fall 2023 as a graduate student in Biomedical Engineering. He is from Lahore, Pakistan, and completed his B.S. in Bioengineering from Rice University, Houston, TX. His work revolves around building medical technologies that reduce health care disparities. His current project aims to increase access of Mohs surgery to treat skin cancer in underserved populations. Outside of the lab, Fadeel loves to travel and explore different cuisines.
Andrew Fry
[he/him/his]
PhD Student in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Andrew graduated with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a focus in electromagnetics from Oklahoma State University in 2021. He grew up in Wichita Falls, TX. Andrew is a 3rd-year electrical engineering Ph.D. student on the bioECE track co-advised by Emily Porter and Mia Markey. His research currently focuses on designing flexible applicators for microwave ablation, but more generally focuses on medical applications of RF/Microwaves. Andrew is also involved on campus as the president of GREECE, which is an organization that hosts companies and social events for graduate electrical engineering students.
Athena Lopez
[she/her/hers]
PhD Student in Biomedical Engineering
Athena Louise Lopez joined BMIL in Fall 2023. Athena obtained her Masters in Biomedical Engineering from UC Irvine and her B.S. in Bioengineering from UC Berkeley.