IEEE EMBS Welcomes Dr. Amir A. Amini as Editor-in-Chief of TBME Journal

IEEE EMBS Welcomes Dr. Amir A. Amini as Editor-in-Chief of TBME Journal 150 150 IEEE EMBS

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (BUSINESS WIRE) – October 18, 2024 – IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, and the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), today announced the incoming appointment of Amir A. Amini, Ph.D., as editor-in-chief of IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME). His duties will commence on January 1, 2025.

Dr. Amini researches advanced MRI techniques for measuring motion and flow in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. His lab is also developing applied artificial intelligence and deep learning methods to analyze biomedical imaging data, including MRI. He is currently the endowed chair in bioimaging and a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Louisville. Before his current position, he held faculty appointments at Yale University and Washington University in St. Louis.

“I am honored to accept the position of editor-in-chief of IEEE TBME,” commented Dr. Amini. “Having been on the editorial board of the journal since 2014, I look forward to taking a larger role in upholding its high standards and strong reputation, I am eager to foster an environment that encourages scientists and engineers to share research that introduces innovative technical solutions across the spectrum of biomedical engineering, ultimately advancing treatments that improve human health and well-being.”

Dr. Amini currently serves on the editorial board of IEEE TBME, the IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology, and the IEEE Reviews in Biomedical Engineering. He previously was on the editorial board of the IEEE Journal of Biomedical Health Informatics, between 2016 and 2019. 

Beyond editorial duties, he has a history of leadership, organizing, and chairing 77 international workshops, conferences, and symposia in medical imaging and image analysis. He most recently served as co-chair for the IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging in 2018, and as vice president for publications for the IEEE EMBS during 2020-2021. He has been elected a fellow of IEEE EMBS, the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, the International Society of Optics and Photonics, the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association, and the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering.

“IEEE TBME has been a cornerstone of applied biomedical engineering research, and with Dr. Amini at the helm, the journal is set to continue its legacy of sharing innovative and impactful research,” said Paul Sajda, Ph.D., president of the IEEE EMBS. “During his 30-year career, he has made significant contributions to the biomedical engineering field, earning recognition and respect from peers worldwide.”

Dr. Amini received a bachelor’s in electrical engineering with high honors from the University of Massachusetts (UMass), Amherst, (where he was the youngest graduate at age 18). He attained his Ph.D. in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of Michigan’s Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. He also received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the UMass Amherst College of Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award in 2020. 

To read the latest research published in IEEE TBME, please visit embs.org/tbme.

About the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society

The IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) is the world’s largest international society of Biomedical Engineers. With more than 12,500 members residing in more than 100 countries around the world, it’s a true global connection, providing access to the most fascinating people, practices, information, ideas, opinion and fellowship from one of science’s fastest-growing fields: biomedical engineering. From formalized mathematical theory through experimental science, from technological development to practical clinical applications, IEEE EMBS members support scientific, technological, and educational activities as they apply to the concepts and methods of the physical and engineering sciences in biology and medicine. By working together, we can transform and revolutionize the future of medicine and healthcare. For more information about the IEEE EMBS, please visit www.embs.org.

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