Jamel Ali, Ph.D. is one of 17 biomedical engineering researchers named to the inaugural class of Emerging Leaders by the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). (Scott Holstein/FAMU-FSU College of Engineering)
Jamel Ali, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemical and biomedical engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Florida A&M University, has been selected for the inaugural class of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) Emerging Leaders Program, marking a significant milestone in advancing diversity within biomedical innovation.
Ali joins an elite cohort of 17 distinguished researchers chosen for their transformative contributions to medical and biomedical engineering. The recognition, which spans a three-year appointment, demonstrates the institution’s growing influence in pioneering biomedical research and development.
“As an AIMBE emerging leader, I will have the opportunity to expand my connections with leaders in the field and support HBCUs and medical and biological engineering with our elected government officials,” Ali said. This appointment strengthens the bridge between historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and the broader biomedical engineering community.
At the nation’s only joint college of engineering, Ali leads groundbreaking research initiatives in micro and nano-scale robotics, focusing on revolutionary applications in targeted drug delivery and advanced medical imaging. His laboratory specializes in 3D bioprinting technology, developing innovative approaches to tissue regeneration and high-throughput drug screening methodologies.
“We are also investigating the multiscale mechanics of human tissues, especially those impacted by cancer, alongside studying the behavior of motile bacteria and biofilms—all of which hold immense implications for human health and wellness,” Ali explained, highlighting the comprehensive scope of his research portfolio.
The AIMBE Emerging Leaders Program, designed to amplify underrepresented voices in medical and biological engineering, provides participants with exclusive networking opportunities and direct mentorship from current AIMBE Fellows. Recipients will be honored during the AIMBE annual meeting, scheduled for March 29-31, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
Founded in 1991, AIMBE represents a prestigious coalition of leaders in medical and biological engineering, unifying academia, industry, government, and scientific societies. The organization’s mission focuses on advancing medical and biological engineering innovation to address critical challenges in healthcare and technology.
For Ali, this recognition represents a steppingstone toward future achievements, including potential AIMBE fellowship opportunities, while reinforcing the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering’s position at the forefront of biomedical innovation and inclusive excellence in engineering education.
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