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On September 26, Amir Manbachi (EngSci 0T8, BME MASc 1T0, PhD 1T5) was recognized with the Research & Innovation Award by the Engineering Alumni Network (EAN) during a celebratory evening at Hart House.
The EAN Awards recognize the exceptional achievements of U of T Engineering graduates around the world. The Research & Innovation Award recognizes an Engineering graduate or group of graduates who have developed, implemented or discovered an innovation or research program, process or product. The identified work has had a significant impact on the profession, community or society.
Dr. Amir Manbachi is a beacon of innovation and dedication in biomedical engineering, consistently demonstrating an exceptional blend of passion and hard work. His groundbreaking doctoral research led to the formation of Spinesonics Medical Inc., which developed an ultrasound device for real-time visualization of screw implant positioning during spinal surgery, earning him the University of Toronto’s Inventor of the Year award in 2015.
Now an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University, he continues to innovate, teach and inspire, earning recognition as a pioneer in his field. Manbachi has received many accolades including the Baltimore Business Journal’s 40 under 40 and 2024 Terasaki Institute’s Young Innovator Award. He is the author of 40 journal articles, 55 conference proceedings, 20 inventions, 3 books and one Audiobook and has mentored over 170 students. He is also the co-founder and director of the HEPIUS Innovation Labs, focusing on the next generation of wearable and implantable medical ultrasound devices for spinal cord injury patients.
Dr. Amir Manbachi exemplifies the power of following one’s dreams and the impact of relentless dedication to innovation and improvement. He illuminates the path for future engineers and reminds us that innovation knows no bounds.
Read about the other 2024 Engineering Alumni Network Awards Recipients in the U of T Engineering News.
