Taotao Wu, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

706-542-1653

taotao.wu@uga.edu

716A Boyd Research and Education Center
200 D. W. Brooks Drive
Athens, GA 30602
United States

Deciphers the Networked Brain Through Traumatic Injury

BIOE3720: Engineering Physiology

The mysteries of complex brain function and cognition have always intrigued us. Taotao Wu specializes in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), offering a unique window into understanding these puzzles. At the forefront of multidisciplinary research, Dr. Wu investigates brain injury mechanisms from an integrative perspective. Employing computational models, preclinical tools, and neuroimaging, he uncovers insights into individual brain phenotypes, recovery processes, and personalized diagnostics. His work spans biomechanics, neuroscience, and brain recovery, with a vision to transform TBI comprehension, enable tailored protection and therapies, and advance our understanding of the brain’s intricate network system.

Education

Ph.D., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia, 2019
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, 2014
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, 2011

Professional Appointments

Assistant Professor, University of Georgia College of Engineering, 2023 – present
Courtesy Faculty, University of Georgia Institute of Bioinformatics, 2023 – present

Other Professional Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Pennsylvania, 2020 – 2023
Graduate Research Assistant and Research Associate, University of Virginia, 2014 – 2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Tsinghua University, 2010 – 2011

Areas of Expertise

Traumatic brain injury, brain disorders
Injury biomechanics, finite element analysis
Network neuroscience, neurodynamic modeling
Neuroimage

Publications

Google Scholar Profile

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