Ali Ansari
Primary Research Area
- Research in BME Education
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Education
- Batchelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Southern Methodist University, 2012
- Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2018
- Master in Science in Bioengineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2016
Academic Positions
- Assistant Teaching Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Bioengineering, 2023-2024)
- Visting Assistant Professor, Bucknell University, Bioengineering/Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2021-2023)
Professional Registrations
- Theta Tau General Member (Former)
- AICHE General Member (Former)
- IEEE General Member (Former)
- BED General Member
- Biomedical Engineering Society General Member
- ASEE General Member
Professional Societies
- ASEE General Member (2021-Present)
- BMES General Member (2013-Present)
- BEEC General Member (2021-Present)
Research Interests
- Cancer
- Curriculum Mapping and Course Design
- Accessibility/Universal Design
- Active Learning
- Game Based Learning
Primary Research Area
- Research in BME Education
Selected Articles in Journals
- Ansari, Ali, et al. “Cell isolation via spiral microfluidics and the secondary anchor targeted cell release system.†AIChE Journal, vol. 65, no. 12, 6 Nov. 2019, https://doi.org/10.1002/aic.16844.
- Watson, Craig, et al. “Multiplexed microfluidic chip for Cell co-culture.†The Analyst, vol. 147, no. 23, 2022, pp. 5409–5418, https://doi.org/10.1039/d2an01344d.
- Mamer, S.B., Page, P., Murphy, M. et al. The Convergence of Cell-Based Surface Plasmon Resonance and Biomaterials: The Future of Quantifying Bio-molecular Interactions—A Review. Ann Biomed Eng 48, 2078–2089 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-019-02429-4
- Ansari A, Patel R, Schultheis K, Naumovski V, Imoukhuede PI. A Method of Targeted Cell Isolation via Glass Surface Functionalization. J Vis Exp. 2016 Sep 20;(115):54315. doi: 10.3791/54315. PMID: 27684992; PMCID: PMC5092063.
- Ansari, A., Imoukhuede, P.I. Plenty more room on the glass bottom: Surface functionalization and nanobiotechnology for cell isolation. Nano Res. 11, 5107–5129 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-018-2177-7
- Chen, Si et al. Current State-of-The-Art and Future Directions in Systems Biology. Progress and Communication in Sciences, [S.l.], v. 1, n. 1, p. 12-26, oct. 2014. ISSN 2288-7113.
- Ansari, A., Lee-Montiel, F.T., Amos, J.R. and Imoukhuede, P.I. (2015), Secondary anchor targeted cell release. Biotechnol. Bioeng., 112: 2214-2227. https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.25648
- Ansari, A., Trehan, R., Watson, C., & Senyo, S. (2021). Increasing silicone mold longevity: a review of surface modification techniques for PDMS-PDMS double casting. Soft Materials, 19(4), 388–399. https://doi.org/10.1080/1539445X.2020.1850476
- X. Wang, A. Ansari, V. Pierre, K. Young, C. R. Kothapalli, H. A. von Recum, S. E. Senyo, Injectable Extracellular Matrix Microparticles Promote Heart Regeneration in Mice with Post-ischemic Heart Injury. Adv. Healthcare Mater. 2022, 11, 2102265. https://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.202102265
Articles in Conference Proceedings
- Bethke, Eliot; Ansari, Ali, Amos, Jennifer R.; Bradley Joe; Ochia, Ruth P.E.; Golecki, Holly M., “An Adaptive Scaffolding Approach Based on Team Dynamics in an Integrated Masters and Undergraduate Bioengineering Capstone Design Courseâ€, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition. 2024 Accepted
- Bethke, Eliot; Ansari, Ali, Amos, Jennifer R.; Bradley Joe; Ochia, Ruth P.E.; Golecki, Holly M., “Bridging extracurricular skill needs in bioengineering capstone design with just-in-time workshops.â€, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition. 2024 Accepted
- Submitted but pulled WIP Paper for ASEE Annual Conference 2025- Received a workshop presentation on Sunday, June 22nd, Ansari, Ali, “Workshop: Sunday Workshop: Making Serious Games Less Serious: Building Inclusive Game and Puzzle-based Learning Modulesâ€. 2025
- Submitted Abstract for BMES Annual Conference 2024- Ansari, Ali, “Fantastic Games And How To Find Them: Developing Game- Based Learning Modules for Bioengineering and Electrical Engineering Curriculumâ€, Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, Portland, OR October 2024 Submitted
- Submitted WIP Paper for ASEE Annual Conference 2024- Received a poster presentation Ansari, Ali, “Work in Progress: Enhancing Student Engagement and Interest in STEM Education through Game-Based Learning Techniques in Bioengineering and Electrical Engineering Core Curricula and How to Create Themâ€, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition. 2024 Accepted
Abstracts (in print or accepted)
- Ansari A. Work in Progress: Enhancing Student Engagement and Interest in STEM Education through Game-Based Learning Techniques in Bioengineering and Electrical Engineering Core Curricula and How to Create Them. ASEE Annual Conference 2024. 2024 June; Urbana, Illinois, United States.
- Ansari A. Workshop: Sunday Workshop: Making Serious Games Less Serious: Building Inclusive Game and Puzzle-based Learning Modules. ASEE Annual Conference 2025. 2025 June; Urbana, Illinois, United States
- Mann J, Wright A, Althaus E, Chang W, Ansari A, Cvetkovic C, Hajj R, Golecki H. Reflective Teaching Practices for Equity-Minded Engineering Instructors. ; ASEE Conferences.
- Ansari A. Board 12: Work in Progress: Enhancing Student Engagement and Interest in STEM Education through Game-Based Learning Techniques in Bioengineering and Electrical Engineering Core Curricula and How to Create Them. ; ASEE Conferences.
- Mann J, Golecki H, Chang W, Hajj R, Ansari A, Cvetkovic C. (2025). Y(Our) story: A collaborative autoethnographic reflection of a faculty community of practice to promote equity-oriented engineering education. American Society for Engineering Education(ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, Montreal Canada, June 2025.
Patents
- 18/716,576
Teaching Honors
- 2024 Excellent Teacher Rating based on ICES ratings from the Department Measurement and Evaluation in the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
- 2023 Excellent Teacher Rating based on ICES ratings from the Department Measurement and Evaluation in the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning