Current Members

We are a team of researchers with diverse backgrounds and experiences, based in the Department of Biomedical Engineering within the College of Engineering and Computing at Florida International University. (Lab Location: EC 3160)

Our Mission

Check out our lab statement here.

Director

Kangjoo Lee, PhD

Kangjoo Lee, PhD

Principal Investigator

Assistant Professor
Dept of Biomedical Engineering
College of Engineering and Computing
Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
Phone: 305-348-7340
Email: kalee@fiu.edu
Office: EC 2675
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Graduate Students

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PhD Student

Degree Program: PhD in Biomedical Engineering
Focus Area: TBD.
Fun fact: TBD.
Email: TBD@fiu.edu
Office: EC 3160

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PhD Student

Degree Program: PhD in Biomedical Engineering
Focus Area: TBD.
Fun fact: TBD.
Email: TBD@fiu.edu
Office: EC 3160

Postgraduate Researchers

Elysa Barrera

Elysa Barrera

Postgraduate Intern

Degree: BS in Behavioral Neuroscience, FIU (2025)
Focus Area: Brain-behavior modeling in schizophrenia using EEG.
Fun fact: I am a vinyl record collector and a dog mom.
Email: ebarr151@fiu.edu
Office: EC 3160

Undergraduate Students

Diego Mora Ramos

Diego Mora Ramos

Undergraduate Intern

Degree Program: BS in Biomedical Engineering
Expected Graduation: Fall 2026
Focus Area: Precision functional MRI data modeling.
Fun fact: I enjoy learning new languages and collect superhero action figures.
Email: dmora207@fiu.edu
Office: EC 3160

Linda Natalia Bonilla

Linda Natalia Bonilla

Undergraduate Student (pre-ARCH)

Degree Program: BS in Biomedical Engineering
Expected Graduation: Summer 2027
Focus Area: Analysis of EEG microstates at rest.
Fun fact: Big fan of coffee and gym time.
Email: lboni029@fiu.edu
Office: EC 3160

Imani Douglas Woram

Imani Douglas Woram

Undergraduate Student (pre-CURE)

Degree Program: BS in Biomedical Engineering
Expected Graduation: Summer 2029
Focus Area: (tentative) Functional brain network alterations in ADHD.
Fun fact: Happiest when I'm running or at the gym!
Email: idoug006@fiu.edu
Office: EC 3160

Supporting Team

Recruiting

Recruiting

Lab Manager

Collaborators

Angela Laird, PhD

Angela Laird, PhD

Professor, Florida International University

Jorge Riera, PhD

Jorge Riera, PhD

Professor, Florida International University

Dana McMakin, PhD

Dana McMakin, PhD

Professor, Florida International University

Aaron Mattfeld, PhD

Aaron Mattfeld, PhD

Associate Professor, Florida International University

Patricia Junquera, MD

Patricia Junquera, MD

Associate Professor, FIU/Baptist Health

Mei Yi Ng, PhD

Mei Yi Ng, PhD

Assistant Professor, Florida International University

Katherine Bottenhorn, PhD

Katherine Bottenhorn, PhD

Assistant Professor, Florida International University

Catie Chang, PhD

Catie Chang, PhD

Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University

Christophe Grova, PhD

Christophe Grova, PhD

Professor, Concordia University

Funding

Our Lab Values

Rigor & Innovation

Conduct research carefully, thoughtfully, and creatively, striving for high-quality, reproducible results while exploring new ideas and approaches.

Collaboration

Work together openly, share knowledge, and support each other’s growth to advance both individual and collective scientific goals.

Transparency

Communicate openly about methods, data, and results, report mistakes promptly, and maintain honesty in all research practices.

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