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Chris Bouwmeester

Associate Professor, Teaching Stream

Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Engineering

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  • Associate Professor, Teaching Stream
    Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Engineering
  • (416) 978-3702 (Work)
  • (416) 978-3702 (Lab)

BIO

Dr. Bouwmeester is an Assistant Professor (Teaching Stream) in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. He has a background in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, and cardiovascular physiology studying the effects of waves created by the heart and mechanical assist devices. He is currently focused on teaching engineering design, meshing inverted classroom structures with hands-on activities, and measuring the psychophysiological response of people in active learning environments.

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Dean’s Emerging Innovation in Teaching Professor (2018 - 2021)
Technology Enhanced Active Learning (TEAL) Fellow (2018 - 2020)

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Associate Professor, Teaching Stream
    University of Toronto, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Toronto, CanadaSep 2016 - present

DEGREES

  • PhD, Biomedical Engineering
    University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada2006 - 2012
  • BSc, Mechanical Engineering
    University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada2000 - 2006

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Postdoctoral Associate
    Yale University, Bonde Artificial Heart Laboratory, New Haven, United StatesDec 2013 - Aug 2015
  • Post Doctoral Fellow
    University of Calgary, Calgary, CanadaSep 2012 - Oct 2013
    Postdoctoral Fellowship

INSTITUTIONAL STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

  • TRANSFORM Heart Failure (TRANSFORM HF)