Mark L. Palmeri

Mark L. Palmeri

Professor of the Practice in the Department of Biomedical Engineering

Mark L. Palmeri received his B.S. degree in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering from Duke University, Durham, NC, in 2000.  He was a James B. Duke graduate fellow and received his Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University in 2005 and his M.D. degree from the Duke University School of Medicine in 2007.  He is currently a Professor of the Practice in Biomedical Engineering and Anesthesiology at Duke University.  He is an Associate Editor for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology  and he serves as a member of the RSNA Quantitative Imaging Biomarker Alliance (QIBA) committee for ultrasound shear wave speed imaging. His research interests include acoustic radiation force shear wave elasticity imaging, ultrasonic imaging, finite element analysis of soft tissue response to acoustic radiation force excitation, medical image processing, deep learning and medical instrumentation design.

Appointments and Affiliations

  • Professor of the Practice in the Department of Biomedical Engineering
  • Assistant Research Professor of Anesthesiology

Contact Information

Education

  • M.D. Duke University, 2007
  • Ph.D. Duke University, 2005
  • B.S.E. Duke University, 2000

Research Interests

Ultrasonic imaging, specifically using acoustic radiation force to characterize the mechanical properties of tissue, and finite element analysis of soft tissue response to impulsive radiation force excitation. Other research interests include ultrasonic bioeffects and mechanical testing of soft tissues.

Awards, Honors, and Distinctions

  • Lois and John L. Imhoff Distinguished Teaching Award. Duke University Pratt School of Engineering. 2017
  • Certificate for Excellence in Teaching. Duke University Pratt School of Engineering. 2015
  • Lois and John L. Imhoff Distinguished Teaching Award. Duke University Pratt School of Engineering. 2012
  • James B. Duke Graduate Fellowship. Duke University Graduate School. 2002

Courses Taught

  • BME 290L: Intermediate Topics with Lab (GE)
  • BME 473L: Medical Device Design I
  • BME 474L: Medical Device Design II
  • BME 493: Projects in Biomedical Engineering (GE)
  • BME 494: Projects in Biomedical Engineering (GE)
  • BME 590L: Special Topics with Lab
  • BME 791: Graduate Independent Study

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