Senior Member of the IEEE

Yannis M. Paulus, M.D., FACS, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, was recently elevated to Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the largest engineering organization in the world, for his work advancing technologies to benefit humanity. Dr. Paulus fell in love with ophthalmology because of the impact it can have on the quality of life of those with vision loss. “I can’t think of a field that’s more rewarding,” said Paulus, who works on novel retinal imaging systems, therapeutic techniques and technologies. The recognition is a nod to his work with the engineering community to meet clinical needs and improve lives. His lab aims to drive down costs of tools and equipment to help diagnose and treat those who might not be able to afford care. “Costs can be driven down when things are engineered at a scale that is more affordable.” Among his many contributions are pioneering the application of photoacoustic approaches for diagnosing and treating eye diseases.