Rate My Professor James Furmato

In his teaching role, Furmato delivers undergraduate courses including BIOE 0856: Ethical Issues in Biomedical Science, Engineering and Technology; BIOE 2101: Engineering Principles of Physiological Systems; BIOE 3001: Research Design and Methods in Bioengineering; and ENGR 1101: Introduction to Engineering and Engineering Technology. He advises senior bioengineering capstone design teams, notably guiding a project that advanced his PhD thesis work into the Portable System for Dynamic Assessment of Microvascular Function (NIRVA Device). This student-developed iteration improved upon his original Laser Doppler velocimetry prototype by utilizing near-infrared spectroscopy for greater portability and affordability. Furmato's scholarly output includes peer-reviewed publications focused on gait analysis and foot biomechanics: 'Effects of Weight Loss on Foot Structure and Function in Obese Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial' (Gait & Posture, 2014); 'Effect of Shoe Flexibility on Plantar Loading in Children Learning to Walk' (Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 2013); 'Effects of weight loss on foot structure in obese adults: a pilot study' (Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2012); and 'Accessory Plantar Arterial Pressure Due to Limb Swing' (Journal of Biomechanics, 2007). He also serves as Faculty Advisor for the Temple Main Campus Pre-Health Professions Student Association and contributes to bioengineering education initiatives, such as moderating sessions at the Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting.