Yi-Xian Qin, Ph.D.
Co-Director, IEDM
Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Contact:
yi-xian.qin@stonybrook.edu
631-632-1481
Bio:
Dr. Qin is SUNY Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Biomedical
Engineering (BME). He brings more than 25 years of experience in academia, research,
and education, and is a leading expert in biomechanics and mechanobiology in musculoskeletal
tissue engineering and adaptation, bioimaging, and cellular regulation. Adding to
a long list of academic accolades, Dr. Qin has served both as CEAS Associate Dean
for Academic Affairs, and as acting Vice President/Vice Provost for Global Affairs
for the University. He is a founding member of the BME department, an accomplished
and distinguished scholar, a passionate teacher and mentor, and an experienced administrator.
He also serves as Director of Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory at Stony
Brook. His research has been supported by NIH, NSF, NASA, and DOD. He has published
more than 170 peer-reviewed journal papers and book chapters. Working together, we
will enhance our ongoing commitment to the advancement of convergence science and
innovations in cross-disciplinary research at Stony Brook.