Biomedical Engineering ( BME )

Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Biomedical Engineering, Opening new frontiers of Medicine and Engineering Fields

A Biomedical Engineer uses traditional engineering expertise to analyze and solve problems in biology and medicine, providing an overall enhancement of health care. Students choose the biomedical engineering field to be of service to people, to partake in the excitement of working with living systems, and to apply advanced technology to complex problems of medical care. The biomedical engineer works with other health care professionals who include physicians, nurses, therapists and technicians The first batch graduated in 2001.
Established in 1997.
Trendsetter; First private college to start BME in A.P.
Experienced qualified faculty.
Well-equipped labs.
Excellent infrastructure.
Specific Activities of a Biomedical ENGINEER: Work done by biomedical engineers may include a wide range of activities such as: Artificial organs (hearing aids, cardiac pacemakers, artificial kidneys and hearts, blood oxygenators, synthetic blood vessels, joints, arms, and legs).
Automated patient monitoring (during surgery or in intensive care, healthy persons in unusual environments, such as astronauts in space or underwater divers at great depth).
Mapping the human genome, robotics, tissue engineering, and in Nanotechnology Advanced therapeutic and surgical devices (laser system for eye surgery, automated delivery of insulin, etc.).
Application of expert systems and artificial intelligence to clinical decision making (computer-based systems for diagnosing diseases).Design of optimal clinical laboratories (computerized analyzer for blood samples, cardiac catheterization laboratory, etc.).Medical imaging systems (ultrasound, computer assisted tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography, etc.).
Computer modeling of physiologic systems (blood pressure control, renal function, visual and auditory nervous circuits, etc.).Biomaterials design (mechanical, transport and biocompatibility properties of implantable artificial materials).
Biomechanics of injury and wound healing (gait analysis, application of growth factors, etc.).
Sports medicine (rehabilitation, external support devices, etc.)
Working AREAS Biomedical engineers are employed in Universities,Industry.Hospitals (provide advice on the selection and use of medical equipment, as well as supervising its performance testing and maintenance).Research facilities of educational and medical institutions.Teaching.Government regulatory agencies (involve product testing and safety).
Technical advisors for marketing departments of companies

Interaction with External ORGANIZATIONS
The BVRIT-BME has developed relationships for student projects and training with various Hospitals & Organizations such as CARE, Medwin, Apollo, DRDL, DMRL, NIMHANS, MNR, Centronix, ATI-EPI, NSIC, NIMS, Sweekar& Upkar and Elico Ltd

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Consistency in results (above 95%) Many Prizes won by students at various National & International Level Symposia.

Guru Prasad and Spurthi IV BME(2008-12 Batch) got first Prize for paper presentation titled “Architecture for touch free communication system for ALS Patients” at QUARK 2012 technical fest organized by BITS, Goa on 4th February 2012.

Spurthi and Sindhuri IV BME (2008-12) won ”Texas Instruments Analog Design Contest 2012” Consolation prize for BLIND NAVIGATOR under the esteemed guidance of Prof.Ashok Shigli.

Nitin Menon and Akhila murthy from final year (2008-12 Batch) won "Texas Instruments Analog Design Contest 2011" first runner-up prize for QUADRIPLEGIC TILT COMMUNICATOR under the esteemed guidance of Prof.I.A.Pasha

Six students from final year(2008-12 Batch) namely Guru Prasad, Manogna Chowdary, Vanaja Vasukuri, Sowmya, Sravani, Tejaswini were selected in TCS campus recruitment held on 23-26th August 2011.

BVRIT-ITsAP Best Student Enterpreneurship, 2010, Award winner - http://www.itsap.org/events_inner.php?id_inner=156&;id=19 Miss. Harsha Priya of 3rd year BME for her project (Smart e-stick) at ATL lab.

Establishment of Assistive Technology Lab (ATL) for disable persons with the collaboration of Prof. Alan Rux, UMASS, Lowel, USA.

Four University Gold Medals for the Department so far from the inception

Inauguration of BMESI Student Chapter by Eminent Radiologist Padmasri Prof. Kakarla Subbarao

Organized a National Level Symposium, TELEMED-04, in Feb 2004.

Mr.Kranthi Kiran Vistakula" (BVRIT-BME-1997-2001) has been rated as one of the top 20 Innovators in India this year 2010. Source: April, 26th 2010 INDIA TODAY.

First and only NBA Accredited BME Department in AP

TRAINING:

Short-term training of 1-2 months is arranged for the students in order to give them an opportunity to get familiar with various instruments used in multi-specialty hospitals and Research Institutions.

FACILITIES:
A separate Computer lab with 35 P4 systems was established for Advanced Signal and Image Processing.We have an advanced version of MATLAB with ample number of licensed keys.

Department Library with IEEE Journals & Magazines.

Internet.

Placement cell

Departmental Website

Foreign Universities data base to facilitate the selection of the schools for graduate studies.

Assistive Technologies Lab

FACULTY:

The Department has well-experienced & qualified faculty with Three Professors, Two Associate Professors, Three Assistant Professors.

ALUMNI:
The BME alumni is continuing further studies at various reputed universities in India & Abroad such as MIT, AKRON, LATECH, UTA, WAYNE STATE, MEMPHIS, UTAH, KECK, (USA), NTU (Singapore), LATROBE (AUS) and also working at various corporate hospitals & organizations such as Apollo, Mediciti, OZONE Biomedicals, Ranbaxy, GE Medicals, Wipro, L&T, etc.

"Mr.Kranthi Kiran Vistakula" (BVRIT-BME-1997-2001) has been rated as one of the top 20 Innovators in India this year 2010. Source: April, 26th 2010 INDIA TODAY.
Medwin Hospitals, Star Hospitals, Apollo Hospitals, Innova Hospitals, Image Hospitals, Siemens Hospitals, Scitech patent India Ltd,

PEO's & PO's

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

P1. To develop the concepts of engineering in design and product realization to meet the needs of industry and organizations.

P2. To demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a responsible professional in a team and as an individual.

P3. To have an understanding of the importance of life-long learning and professional development with a background that allows to pursue advanced studies in BME or related fields.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

The students of BME Dept at the end of the program are expected to have attained the following:

a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics (including multivariable calculus, differential equations, linear algebra and statistics), science (including chemistry, calculus-based physics and the life sciences), and engineering.

b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

c) An ability to design and realize a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.

d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.

e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

g) An ability to communicate effectively

h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.

i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

j) A knowledge of contemporary issues

k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practic.

l) Focused experience through Hospital training and undergraduate projects in one or more areas of advanced research.

MOUs

Latest Publications

Head of the Department

Prof Ashok Shigli Professor and Head	Qualifications	:	M.Tech, (Ph.D), MISTE, MIE, BMESI
	Area of Specilization	:	Biomedical Instrumentation, speech processing
	Area of Intrest	:	INSTRUMENTATION
	Teaching Experience	:	19+ years
	Contact	:	+919849515541
	Email	:	ashok.shigli@bvrit.ac.in

Teaching Faculty

Dr. Sujana Hanumara Associate Professor	Qualifications	:	Ph.D
	Area of Specilization	:	Biomedical Engineering / Ultrasonic Imaging
	Area of Intrest	:	Medical Imaging
	Teaching Experience	:	one year
	Contact	:
	Email	:	sujana.h@bvrit.ac.in

M.Prabhakara Reddy Professor	Qualifications	:	M.Tech
	Area of Specilization	:	Biomedical Instrumentation
	Area of Intrest	:	Biomedical Signal and Image Processing, Medical Instruments
	Teaching Experience	:	14 Years + 5 Years Industry Experience
	Contact	:	9290146714
	Email	:	prabhakarareddy.m@bvrit.ac.in

Nandini Dhiman Assistant Professor	Qualifications	:	M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering
	Area of Specilization	:	Biomedical Engineering
	Area of Intrest	:	Biosensors, Artificial Organs, BioMEMS
	Teaching Experience	:	8 Months
	Contact	:	8885066681
	Email	:	nandini.d@bvrit.ac.in

Mrs. A.Srilatha Assistant Professor	Qualifications	:	M.Tech
	Area of Specilization	:	Biomedical Engineering/Industrial Engineering
	Area of Intrest	:	Biomedical Equipment, imaging,rehabilitation engg, quality management
	Teaching Experience	:	Seven Years
	Contact	:	9704699261
	Email	:	srilathareddy.ambati@bvrit.ac.in

Dr.V.Ramaraju Professsor	Qualifications	:	MBBS
	Area of Specilization	:	Medical Science
	Area of Intrest	:	Anatomy & Physiology, Basic clinical sciences
	Teaching Experience	:	20 Years
	Contact	:	9247306603
	Email	:	drramaraju.vadlamudi@bvrit.ac.in

Non-Teaching Faculty

Curriculum

Basic Sciences	Departmental Core	Management
English Mathematics-I Mathematical Methods Engineering Physics Engineering Chemistry Engineering Drawing Environmental Studies	Bioelectricity & Electrodes Biofluids & Biomechanics Rehabilitation Engineering Telemedicine Physiological Systems & Modeling Biomaterials Medical Imaging Techniques Rehabilitation Engineering Biomaterials Ergonomics Physiological systems and modeling	Managerial Economics & Financial Analysis Hospital Systems Management

INSTRUMENTATION	Medical	Computer Core
Biological Control Systems Bio-Transducers and Applications Biomedical Equipment Lasers & Fiber Optics in Medicin Medical Imaging Techniques	Anatomy & Physiology Basic Clinical Sciences-I&II Applied Biochemistry	C& Data Structures Computer Networks Digital Signal Processing Biomedical Signal Processing Image Processing and Pattern Recognition Medical Informatics

LABS	Electronics	Electrical
Computer Programming Engineering Physics/Engineering Chemistry English Language Communication Skills IT Workshop/Engineering Workshop Electronic Devices & Circuits Medical Sciences Pulse & Digital Circuits Transducers Basic Simulation Advanced English Communication Skills LDIC Applications Biomedical Equipment Biomedical Signal Processing Medical Imaging Techniques Microprocessors Image Processing Mini Projects	Electronic Devices & Circuits Signals and Systems Switching Theory & Logic Design Pulse & Digital Circuits Principles of Communications Linear & Digital I.C. Applications Micro Processors & Micro Controllers Embedded Systems VLSI	Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

Labs

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LAB

Our Anatomy & Physiology lab has all that a medical lab should possess. We have Specimens of all the organs of human body. We also have compound microscopes required for histology Practicals (to show the slides of primary tissues).B.P measurement using sphygmomanometer, Testing of audibility using tuning forks, Organ dissection are part of the lab activity. Additional lab facilities for anatomy & physiology lab are facilitated by M.N.R medical college, Medak. Our II year I semester students undergo an eight session training program in MNR Medical college.

BIOCHEMISTRY LAB

This lab is well equipped with instruments needed for biochemical analysis like Electrophoresis, Centrifugation, Physical Weigh Bridge, etc. Identification tests for Carbohydrates, Pathological constituents of Urine, Blood Glucose Estimation, Spectrophotometer applications are some of the experiments done by the II year — I semester Students in this lab.

TRANSDUCERS LAB

This lab is well equipped with all theTransducers. The main idea behind is to test the physiological parameters like Pressure, speed, Displacement, pH measurement, Characteristics of strain gauge, Pressure thermometers, Resistance thermometers and the Characteristics of optical devices etc. As a part of II year II semester curriculum the above mentioned experiments are conducted in this laboratory. Students are also guided in doing the miniproject

BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT LAB

The III year I semester students conduct variousexperiments on Biomedical equipment which includes Diagnostic equipments like ECG monitors, Audiometers, EEG monitoring, Pulmonary Function Test, Therapeutic equipments like DC Defibrillator, Pacemaker, Diathermy unit. We also have surgical equipments like Electro surgical generators. Students are acquainted with study, operation and trouble shooting of these devices. Emphasis is mainly laid on safety precautions.

BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING LAB

This lab is a part of III year II semester syllabus. Here Students test various signal processing techniques like filtering, Analog and Digital Conditioning, signal averaging improvement, exponential averaging, and applied data reduction techniques on ECG DATA.

Software used : mat lab 7
Server configuration : Wipro Xegeon processor, Pentium IV,2.8 Ghz,37GB,1GB ecC RAM
Client configuration: Pentium IV,2.4 GHz processor,512 MBRAM,40 GB hard disk

MICROPROCESSORS& MICRO CONTROLLERS LAB

Students of III year II semester are trained in this lab on Microprocessor 8086, Interfacing and Microcontroller 8051 which include introduction to TASM (Turbo Assembler), Logic operations, Modular Program, Usage of string operation and instruction prefix, DOS/BIOS programming, Timer in different modes, usage of external interrupts, Programs based on Short, page, absolute addressing, instruction set, Traffic signal control, Stepper motor based on micro controller 8051etc.,

MEDICAL IMAGE TECHNIQUES LAB

This lab is a part of our IV year I semester Curriculum. In this laboratory we use C language as an interface for extraction of hidden information from different file formats and reconstruction of medical images from the given data using different protocols. Students execute medical imaging techniques using c programs. Number of computers in lab are 30

DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING LAB

Students of IV year I semester are trained in this lab on execution of Image Processing Techniques. Image Data Compression, Image smoothing, Image sharpening, Masks, Line detection, edge detection, point detection, image enhancement etc., are part of the curriculum.

Library

National Journals

Indian Journal of Medical Ethics
Indian Journal of Medical Sciences
Indian Journal of Nephrology
Journal of Medical Physics
Indian Journal of Orthopedics
Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics(NISCAIR)

International Journals

Biomedical Circuits and Systems
Biomedical Engineering
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Medical Imaging
Nano Bioscience
Reviews in Biomedical Engineering

Latest Result

		IV B.TECH II SEMESTER RESULTS (2008-12 BATCH)
1.	08211A1102	AKHILA LAKSHMI	94.32	I
2.	09215A1101	M.RAJASEKHAR REDDY	91.23	II
3.	08211A1113	NITIN MENON	90.45	III
4.	09215A1103	M. REVATHI	89.16	IV
5.	08211A1117	RATNAJI A	87.61	V
		III B.TECH II SEMESTER RESULTS (2009-13 BATCH)
1.	09211A1110	JYOTHIRMAYEE R	96.83	I
2.	09211A1118	RADHIKA S	96.83	I
3.	09211A1127	SRIKANTH M	96.41	III
4.	09211A1108	INDRAJA REDDY C	93.38	IV
5.	09211A1116	PRANITHA RATCHEL WOOD	90.90	V

Professional Societies

Biomedical Engineering, Opening new frontiers of Medicine and Engineering Fields:

OBJECTIVES:

To encourage, promote and advance interdisciplinary co-operation amongst scientists, engineers, and medical doctors for the growth of teaching, research and practices of biomedical engineering.
To disseminate knowledge in biomedical engineering.
To stimulate and aid research and development in all aspects of biomedical engineering.
To help the improvement of standards, terminology, equipment, methods and safety practices.

ACTIVITIES:

In pursuit of these objectives the Society may engage in the following activities:

Publication of an official journal.
Set up an advisory service.
Organize symposia, conferences, lectures, study programmes, etc.
Maintain contacts with other learned and professional organizations.
Purchase, take lease of or otherwise acquire, hold, manage, let, sell, exchange, mortgage, or otherwise dispose of movable or immovable properties of the society.
Borrow or raise money in such manner as the society may think fit and collect subscriptions and donations for the purpose of the Society.
Invest money of the Society in such manner as may from time to time determined by the society.
To undertake such other activities which are cognate to the objects of the society or conductive to the attainments of the above objects.

Coordinators:

Faculty Coordinator: Mrs. A. Srilatha Reddy / Dr.H.Sujana

Student Coordinator:

Mr. Nitin Menon—4th year BME

Ms.Akhila Murthy-4th Year BME

Mr.Srikanth-3rd Year BME

Ms.Jyothirmayee-3rd Year BME

Mr.Ganesh-2nd Year BME

Ms.Mridula-2nd Year BME

Alumni

Isha Shrivastava
	Email	:	isha.bme@gmail.com
	Contact	:

News & Announcements

News

Thursday, 26 April 2012 by Administrator

1. Ms.Isha Shrivastava has bagged the JNTUH gold medal for the academic year 2010 - 2011, for the Biomedical Engineering stream.

2.Guru Prasad and Spurthi IV BME(2008-12 Batch) got first Prize for paper presentation titled “Architecture for touch free communication system for ALS Patients” at QUARK 2012 technical fest organized by BITS, Goa on 4th February 2012.

3. Spurthi and Sindhuri IV BME (2008-12) won ”Texas Instruments Analog Design Contest 2012” Consolation prize for BLIND NAVIGATOR under the esteemed guidance of Prof.Ashok Shigli.

4.Harsha Priya a final year student of BME (2007-11 Batch) got selected in to TCS through campus recruitment.

5.Nitin Menon and Akhila murthy of III rd year BME (2008-12 Batch) won the first runners up prize and a prize amount of $3750 against the stiff competition, in the prestigious Texas Instrument Analog design contest-2010 held at bangalore.

6.Pragya jaikumar stands second place among the university top rankers for the year 2006-10.

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