Mahendra Kavdia
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Contact
- 313-577-3803
- kavdia@wayne.edu
- 2152 ENG, 5050 Anthony Wayne Dr
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Mahendra Kavdia
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
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Biography
Dr. Mahendra Kavdia is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering. He received his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Oklahoma State University and postdoctoral training in biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Kavdia’ research focuses on computational modeling and vascular systems biology. His research is to better understand the role of oxidative stress in physiological conditions, and cardiovascular and neurovascular diseases. He is a recipient of the Arthur C. Guyton award for excellence in integrative physiology and medicine. His research has been supported by the American Heart Association national scientist development grant and the National Institutes of Health R01 and R15 grants.
Research Projects
Vascular Systems Biology and Bioengineering Lab
Awards and Honors
- Arthur C. Guyton Award for Excellence in integrative Physiology and Medicine, American Physiological Society, 2008.
- Imhoff Outstanding Researcher Award, College of Engineering, University of Arkansas, 2008.
- National Center, Scientist Development Grant, American Heart Association, 2005-2008.
- Outstanding Researcher Award, Department of Biological Engineering, 2007-2008.
- Outstanding Mentor, Honors College, University of Arkansas, 2007.
- Faculty Mentor for Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams, Eureka Spring High School EAST, 2006.
- Dr. K. Subba Raju Award for Best Academic Record, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, 1995.
- Mico-Bosch Prize for Best Project Environmental Pollution Control Techniques, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, 1995.
Education
- B.S., Tech, Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
- M.S., Tech, Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India
- Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Research Interests
- Vascular Systems Biology and Bioengineering
- Computational and Multiscale Modeling of Biological and Physiological Systems
- Biotransport; Signal Transduction and reaction network
- Nitric oxide, Reactive Oxygen and Reactive Nitrogen Species; Oxidative and Nitrosative Stress
- Endothelial Cell Dysfunction; Blood Substitutes
- Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes and Age-related Vascular Complications.
Courses taught by Mahendra Kavdia
Winter Term 2025 (future)
- BME5020 - Computer and Mathematical Applications in Biomedical Engineering
- BME7020 - Cardiovascular Systems Modeling
Fall Term 2024 (current)
Winter Term 2024
- BME5020 - Computer and Mathematical Applications in Biomedical Engineering
- BME7020 - Cardiovascular Systems Modeling
Fall Term 2023
Winter Term 2023
- BME5020 - Computer and Mathematical Applications in Biomedical Engineering
- BME7020 - Cardiovascular Systems Modeling