Graduate students
Senyang Xiao
Education
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, University at Buffalo, USA, 2023 -.
M.S. in Biotechnology, University of Pennsylvania, USA, 2019 - 2022.
B.S. in Biotechnology, Sun Yat-sen Univerisity, China, 2015 - 2019.
Research Interests
Microfabrication, Tissue engineering, Wearable medical devices
Hobbies
Badminton, Swimming, Bicycling
Shenghao Wu
Education
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, University at Buffalo, USA, 2025 -.
M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China, 2024 - 2025.
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University, China, 2018 - 2022.
Research Interests
Wearable Biomedical Electronics & Flexible Devices, Physiological Signal Processing, Biomedical Materials
Hobbies
Chess, Hiking, Indie Development
Sarthak Rameshbhai Jivani
Education
M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, University at Buffalo, USA, 2024 - .
B.S. in Engineering in Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Gujarat Technological University, India, 2018 - 2022.
Research Interests
Piezoelectric, Medical devices, Prosthetics, Different types of sensors and control systems
Hobbies
Learning new technology, Cricket, Volleyball
Undergraduate students
Naail Rahman
Joined in Feb. 2025
Education
BME, University at Buffalo, 2023 - 2026
Research Interests
MEMS, piezoelectrics
Ella Roty
Joined in April 2025
Education
BME, University at Buffalo, 2023 - 2026
Research Interests
Wearable biosensors, Healthcare
Hobbies
Soccer, Art, Music
Shahriar Alam Talukder
Joined in Sep. 2025
Education
BME, University at Buffalo: 2023- present
UB Honors College: 2023- present
Research Interests
Wearable Devices, AI for BME, piezoelectrics.
Hobbies
Traveling, Watching Soccer
Other undergraduates
Ariana Chatlani, Dept. of BME, Sep. 2025 – Present
Mandy Pinkett, Dept. of BME, Sep. 2025 – Present
Anne Huang, Dept. of BME, Sep. 2025 – Present
Tong Li, Dept. of BME, Jul. 2025 – Present
Alumni
Shivangi Rai, Dept. of Data Science, April 2024–July 2025. Current work: Analyst at FedEx.
Ian Fitzgerald, Dept. of BME, Senior Design Project, Sep. 2024 – May 2025. Current work: Associate Biotech Production Specialist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Drew Sharkey, Dept. of BME, Senior Design Project, Sep. 2024–May 2025.
Thomas Costello, Dept. of BME, Senior Design Project, Sep. 2024 – May 2025.
Brian Stantz, Dept. of BME, Senior Design Project, Sep. 2024–May 2025.
Open Position Announcement:
Postdoc openings (available by early 2026):
We are seeking one postdoctoral fellow to join our group in the area of intelligent microelectronics. Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following fields are particularly encouraged to apply: (1) piezoelectric actuators and minirobotics, (2) wireless devices & circuit design, and (3) implantable biosensors. To be considered, please email Dr. Zhang with a brief description of your research interests and a current CV.
PhD students and several Master's students who have a background in the following research interests are welcome to join the group. Undergraduate students and visiting students/scholars are also welcome.
Flexible, Stretchable, and Wearable Electronics
Smart Materials and Devices
Piezoelectric Sensors, Actuators, Transducers, and Energy Harvesters
Ultrasound Devices and Imaging Processing
Biomaterials and Biosensors
MEMS and Circuit Design
X Direction: Students with cross-disciplinary backgrounds to bring new ideas and technologies
Highly motivated applicants from interdisciplinary fields including biomedical engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering are encouraged to contact Prof. Zhang by email (lzhang85@buffalo.edu) to discuss these opportunities. Please include your CV with a brief description of your interests relevant to our work. We are also looking for highly passionate, talented, collaborative, and self-motivated research assistants and students to join us at UB.