Professor Gymama Slaughter joined the department as an Assistant Professor in 2010 and established the Bioelectronics Laboratory as a group doing research on Bioelectronics and optimization methods for physical circuit design, low-voltage and biologically inspired computing, sensor-processor integration, and wireless networking and communications. Its current research projects focus on developing sense-and-respond systems for blood metabolites and vital signs as well as volatile organic compounds/gas detection in trauma patients and crowded areas.

Dr. Slaughter has a broad background that makes her uniquely qualified to work in Bioelectronics. She received three degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University: a BS in Chemistry, a MS in Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D in Computer Engineering. Before joining UMBC in August 2010, she was Director of the Center for Biosystems and Engineering and professor of Computer Engineering at Virginia State University.

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