EMBS Officers

Terms expire December 31st of year indicated.

Executive Committee (ExCom), Voting Members

Paul Sajda

Paul Sajda

President, 2024
Columbia University

Metin Akay

Metin Akay

Past President, 2024
University of Houston

Roberto Lavarello

Roberto Lavarello

VP Member & Student Activities, 2024
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

May Wang

May Wang

VP Conferences, 2024
Georgia Institute of Technology

Nitish Thakor

Nitish Thakor

VP Publications, 2023
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Bruce Hecht

Bruce Hecht

VP Finance, 2023
CEO / CTO, VG2PLAY

Ellis Meng

Ellis Meng

VP Technical Activities, 2023
University of Southern California

VP-Elects, Non-Voting Members

Thomas Penzel

VP-Elect Publications, 2023
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Gert Cauwenberghs

VP-Elect Technical Activities, 2023
UC San Diego

Rosa H. M. Chan

VP-Elect Finance, 2023
City University of Hong Kong

Past VPs, Non-Voting Members

Carolyn McGregor

Carolyn McGregor

VP Member & Student Activities, 2022
Ontario Tech University

James Weiland

James Weiland

VP Conferences, 2022
University of Michigan

Administrative Committee (AdCom), Voting Members

Chwee Teck (C.T.) Lim

Asia-Pacific, 2023
National University of Singapore

Halima Bensmail

Middle East/Africa, 2025
Qatar Computing Research Institute

Elebeoba E. May

North America, 2024
University of Wisconsin – Madison

Joaquin Azpiroz

Joaquin Azpiroz

Latin America, 2025
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM)

Ilaria Cinelli

Ilaria Cinelli

Europe, 2024
AIKO – Autonomous Space Missions

Nicolai Spicher

Young Professional Representative, 2024
University Medical Center Goettingen

Nicole Caballero

Student Representative, 2024
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos

Technical Representatives

Henry Hess

2023
Columbia University

Erika Ross

Erika Ross

2024
Abbott Neuromodulation

Beena Ahmed

Beena Ahmed

2023
University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Carlotta Guiducci

Carlotta Guiducci

2025
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi

2025
Missouri State University

Practitioner Representatives

Luis Kun

Luis Kun

2025
National Defense University

Natalie Mrachacz-Kersting

2025
Albert-Ludwigs University Freiburg

Maryam M. Shanechi

2025
University of Southern California

Nancey Trevanian Tsai

Nancey Trevanian Tsai

2025
Medical University of South Carolina

Kristy Brock

Kristy Brock

2024
MD Anderson Cancer Center

Administrative Committee (Editors), Non-Voting Members

Cynthia Weber

Cynthia Weber

IEEE Pulse

Dr. Bin He

Bin He

Reviews in Biomedical Engineering, 2025

Xiaochuan Pan

Xiaochuan Pan

Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 2024

Dan Ferris

Dan Ferris

Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 2023

Paolo Bonato

Paolo Bonato

Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 2025

Metin Akay

Metin Akay

EMBS Book Series

Richard Reilly, Ph.D.

Richard Reilly, Ph.D.

Journal of Translational Engineering in Health and Medicine 2024

Conference Chairs, Non-Voting Members

Nigel Lovell

Nigel Lovell

EMBC Sydney, 2023

Ranu Jung

EMBC Orlando, 2024

Icon: Ballot Box

About EMBS Elections

EMBS elections are held every year in May, with nominations due in February.

  • AdCom members are elected for staggered three-year terms by all regular and affiliate EMBS members.

    When filling out the nomination form below please be sure to include:

    • Biosketch (maximum of 250 words)
    • CV-include any EMB volunteerism
    • Position Statement (Why do you wish to run for AdCom, maximum of 250 words)
    • Headshot Photo
    • If you are interested in becoming an AdCom candidate, please submit your nomination HERE (Nominations Closed. Therefore Form is not active.)

    The 17 regular, elected members of AdCom will be selected from the EMBS membership from 5 Geographical Zones:

    • North America (NA), Reg 1 – 7: 1 representative
    • Latin America (LA), Reg 9: 1 representative
    • Europe (EU), per World Health Org: 1 representative
    • Middle East & Africa (MEA): 1 representative
    • Asia-Pacific (AP), Reg 10: 1 representative
    • Technical Representatives: 5
    • Practitioner Representatives: 5
    • Student Representative, Reg 1 – 10: 1
    • Young Professionals Representative, Reg 1 – 10: 1
  • According to the Bylaws, 3.4 Responsibilities of the Administrative Committee AdCom members are expected to:

    • Attend AdCom Meetings, twice per year (Winter/Fall)
    • Participate in committee activities
    • Submit reports to the archives for committees that they chair and/or submit reports as delegates or representatives of EMBS.
    • Address the needs of EMBS members in their geographical regions and maintain contact with local Chapters.
    • Be responsible for the financial stability and longevity of the Society in all areas of interest (including conferences, publications, finances, and member and student activities).
    • Strategically guide the Society regarding new products and benefits, and participate fully in discussions and voting on all related issues.

    EMBS provides travel funding for AdCom members to attend scheduled meetings.

Every Vote Counts!

As long as your dues are paid in full by 28 February, you will be notified electronically about voting procedures for elections in your area. Please advise the Executive Office if you prefer a paper ballot. Voting typically ends the first week of May and results are generally announced by May 30. Student members may only vote for a Student Representative.