Faculty Mentor of the Week Babak Bazrgari College of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Dr. Babak Bazrgari is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Engineering. Dr. Bazrgari is also the Director of the Human Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Lab with research focusing on the mechanical behaviors of the active neuromuscular and the passive musculoskeletal systems in the human body, and aims at controlling and managing musculoskeletal disorders. In the last year, Dr. Bazrgari has mentored eight graduate students and eight undergraduate students. 

Mentoring is a great opportunity to deliver a rewarding and potentially life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee. "Mentoring students for me has not only involved giving and coaching, but equally learning from students," Dr. Bazrgari explained, "Particularly as related to differences in individuals' strengths and weaknesses, and how those personal characteristics can be properly implemented or managed to achieve one's goals in day-to-day life." When considering an undergraduate student for his lab, he appreciates a student's strong desire to learn, a willingness to accept responsibility, persistence, and hard work. 

When asked about the value of undergraduate research, Dr. Bazrgari replied, "Getting involved in undergraduate research will enhance the educational experience of undergraduate students. It allows them to better realized the applicability of materials covered in the classroom and helps them develop important skills that can be leveraged toward achieving their career and educaitonal goals." 

Thank you Dr. Babk Bazrgari for your support of undergraduate research at the University of Kentucky! We greatly appreciate the outstanding mentoring Dr. Bazrgari provides and the difference he is making for so many UK undergraduates.

Dr. Babak Bazrgari - College of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering