The application of engineering, signal processing, systems analysis, and mathematical modeling methods to the understanding of physiological systems and their response to stimuli.

Current Biosystems Analysis research looks at the response of biologic systems electrical and chemical stimuli. Dr. Stephen Quint is investigating signal processing of the cerebro-vascular, respiratory, and nervous systems. Dr. Stephen Knisley is the director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory and is currently involved in electro optical cardiac mapping, identifying mechanisms of arrythmias and defibrillation in ischemia, and mapping the transmembrane potential of defibrillation. Sharon Lubkin develops mathematical models of tissue dynamics, incorporating cell dynamics into biomechanical models to understand morphological changes in tissues. Dr. Mark Tommerdahl and Dr. Oleg Favorov study cortical electrophysiology. Dr. Tommerdahl is currently investigating cortical responses to stimuli and contributions to tactile motion perception. Dr. Favorov is currently investigating methods of Improving DBS surgical procedure with the use of microelectrode recordings in subthalamic nucleus target. Dr. Charles Finley’s primarily research lies in the design and application of Cochlear prosthesis. Dr. Lianne Cartee is studying Cellular response of tissue models to extracellular stimulation and cochlear implants. In recent years, Dr. Troy Nagle has been active in research projects in electronic olfaction. Dr. Albert Banes is investigating gap-junction biochemistry and cell-cell signaling. Dr. Carol Lucas and Dr. Brooke Steele are conducting research to understand and improve the flow dynamics of surgical repairs to the vascular system. Dr. Mette Olufsen's main research is on cardiovascular fluid dynamics, especially modeling of the systemic and cardiovascular system with the aim of understanding mechanisms related to short term autonomic regulation and autoregulation during postural change.