Shani Ross

Shani Ross
Titles and Organizations

Assistant Professor, Bioengineering, Volgenau Associate Chair, Volgenau Assistant Professor and Associate Chair, Bioengineering

Contact Information

Email: sross20@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-5934
Campus: Fairfax
Building: Peterson Hall
Room 5003
Mail Stop: 1J7

Biography

Shani Ross received her bachelor of science in electrical engineering from Howard University in Washington, DC in 2004 and her master's and Ph.D. in biomedical engineering with a bioelectrical concentration from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI, in 2006 and 2013, respectively. Her current research involves studying bladder neurophysiology and working on a closed-loop neuroprosthesis for bladder control. In general, Ross’ research interests are in the areas of neural engineering and neuromodulation. In particular, she is interested in closed-loop neuroprosthesis, peripheral nerve stimulation for restoration of function, and deep brain stimulation.

Degrees

  • PhD, Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI
  • MS, Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI
  • BS, Electrical Engineering, Howard University