Anamika Prasad

Anamika Prasad is an Associate Professor in the Biomedical Engineering Department at Florida International University (FIU) with a joint appointment with the Mechanical and Materials Engineering. She also serves as Diversity Mentor Professor with AWED (Advance Women, Equity, & Diversity). She is an NSF CAREER 2021 awardee. She received her Ph.D. from MIT and postdoctoral training from Stanford University. Dr. Prasad's research is at the intersection of materials science, structural mechanics, and biological systems, with an application focus on biomedical engineering, aerospace composites, sustainable materials, and biomedical devices for precision agriculture and healthcare. Beyond research, Dr. Prasad is keen on using materials education as a vehicle for STEM workforce development, current focus on rural and Native American communities.