Amara Greer Short
About Amara Greer Short
Amara Greer Short is a scientist currently serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow at The Ohio State University. She has a background in biomedical engineering and has developed innovative technologies for cardiac research, including an optical mapping system and a method for analyzing arrhythmogenic beats.
Current Position at The Ohio State University
Amara Greer Short currently holds the position of Postdoctoral Fellow at The Ohio State University. She has been in this role since 2016, contributing to research and development in the field of biomedical engineering. Her work focuses on advancing knowledge in cardiac tissue analysis and related technologies.
Previous Experience at Virginia Tech
Prior to her current role, Amara Greer Short worked as a Research Graduate Assistant and PhD Candidate at Virginia Tech from 2012 to 2016. During this time, she engaged in research that contributed to her doctoral studies in Medical Engineering, culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy degree.
Research Contributions at Washington State University
Amara Greer Short began her research career at Washington State University, where she served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2009 to 2011. She developed a novel optical mapping system for observing calcium signals in cardiac tissue. Additionally, she participated in a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program for two months in 2008.
Educational Background in Biomedical Engineering
Amara Greer Short has a strong educational foundation in biomedical engineering. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Washington State University, studying from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education at the University of Utah in 2011, focusing on Bioengineering, before completing her Doctorate in Medical Engineering at Virginia Tech from 2012 to 2017.
Innovative Projects and Inventions
Throughout her career, Amara Greer Short has been involved in several innovative projects. She filed an invention disclosure for a method to quantify and distinguish arrhythmogenic beats from intrinsic beats. Additionally, she designed a water filtration system utilizing a biosand filter and diaphragm pump, aimed at implementation in developing countries.