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Maohua Lin, PhD. is a Research Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Engineering Department at Florida Atlantic University. He serves as a Guest Editor for Sensors and has a strong research background in AI in healthcare (biomechanics and finite element analysis), and AI in robotics (soft robotic jellyfish and sensors). Dr. Lin’s work spans multiple disciplines, including mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, and bioengineering. His current grant focuses on developing innovative solutions in medical imaging and spine biomechanics, particularly in AI-enhanced finite element analysis and 3D modeling for spine care. He has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications and grants, with over 50 peer-reviewed papers and conferences. His interdisciplinary approach aims to bridge engineering and medical science, fostering technological advancements to improve patient outcomes and healthcare solutions.

Research Interest: AI in Health, AI in Robots, Medical Image, Finite Element Analysis, Biomechanics, 3D Modeling and 3D Print. 

Medical Students

Angela Rodio- AI Parameters for Enhancing Spine Surgery Outcomes

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Ridge Weston - AI Techniques Essential for Advancing Spine Surgery

Rosstin Afsahi- FEA Results Critical for Spine Surgery Decision Making

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Joshua Roemer- Spine Implants and Surgical Planning Enhanced by FEA and AI Integration

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Jarett Prince- Addressing Spine Surgery Challenged (C1-C2 Implant Placement, Side Effects, and Disease) with AI and FEA

Christopher Franceschini - Emerging AI and FEA Techniques Revolutionizing Spine Surgery

Jaden Wise/ Izzy/ Lizzy/ Samip/ Dom/ Yosuf

Graduate Students

Rudy Paul- Development of AI System for Lumbar Spine

Nour Chammakhi– AI- Driven Lumbar Spine Exo-Skeleton Development

Angel Mendoza- Virtual Reality– Risk-aware assistive rehabilitation platform 

Padma Rao Pulicharla – AI-FEA for Spine Implants (Ion-C, Motion Preserved Device etc.)

Kseniia Lange– B-Man Needle and Hydrofiber

Zubair Ahmed- AI Spine Software Development

Adriana Bazoberry- AI for Elder People

Undergraduate

 Ivebens Eliacin– Software Development for AI spine

Jose Caraballo– Electrical Device for Lumbar Spine Exo-Skeleton

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Gregory Adams – Lumbar Spine Exo-Skeleton 3D Model and Printing

John Zmarzly- AI for New Medical Devices

High/ Middle School Students

Xuanzong Zhang – Spine Finite Element Analysis (FEA)+ AI

Christina Koyama– Lumbar Spine Finite Element Analysis (FEA)+Artificial Device

Brian Li- Robot +AI

Audrey Rao- Wearable Sensor for Spine

Thiago Perez- Electronic Device for Exoskeleton

Sofia Beltran- Smart Walker

Neno Ou- Robot+ AI

Tony Ni- 3D Design of Devices

Hanxi Chen– Spine Disease Research

Victoria Lin- Spine 3D Design and Simulation

Collaborator

Dr. Frank Vrionis - Director and neurosurgeon in Marcus Neuroscience Institute

Dr. Erich Menge - Physician in Spine

Dr. Yufei Tang - Associate Professor, Florida Atlantic University

Dr. Erik Engeberg - Professor, Florida Atlantic University

Dr. Javad Hashemi - Professor, Florida Atlantic University

Dr. James Doulgeris- CTO, Republic Spine Inc.

Dr. Ioannis Dimitri Papanastassiou – Department of Orthopedic, General Oncological Hospital Kifisias “Agioi Anargryroi,” Athens, Greece

Dr. Kamran Aghayev – Department of Neurosurgery, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Min Shi – Assistant Professor, University of Louisiana at Lafayette