Mr. Justin McMurray, PhD Candidate, Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, United States.
Dr. Justin McMurray is an accomplished biomedical engineer, researcher, and U.S. Air Force officer based in Bryan, Texas. With a career spanning over a decade across academia, industry, and military service, he specializes in the development of wearable biomedical devices and healthcare innovations. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University, Dr. McMurray leads interdisciplinary R&D teams and contributes to cutting-edge solutions for underserved populations. He is recognized for his technical ingenuity, leadership in medical device design, and numerous patents and peer-reviewed publications in biosensing and physiological monitoring technologies.
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🎓 Education Background
Dr. McMurray has a robust educational foundation rooted in engineering and science. He earned a Ph.D. (2020–2025 expected) and a Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering (2020) from Texas A&M University. He previously completed his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (2019) from the same institution. His academic journey began with an Associate of Science in Chemistry with honors from Tarrant County College (2002). Dr. McMurray also earned a certificate in Engineering Project Management, reinforcing his interdisciplinary capabilities in innovation leadership and medical device development.
💼 Professional Experience
Justin McMurray brings diverse and hands-on engineering experience. As a PATHS-UP Fellow and graduate research assistant at Texas A&M, he develops advanced biomedical sensors for underserved communities. Simultaneously, he serves as a Medical Service Corps Officer in the U.S. Air Force, ensuring mission readiness in healthcare operations. His prior roles span engineering internships at Maxim Integrated, lab management in embedded signal processing, and positions at Cochlear, ISG Technologies, and National Oilwell Varco. His versatile background blends research, leadership, and innovation across academic, industrial, and military environments.
🏅 Awards and Honors
Dr. McMurray’s impactful work has garnered multiple honors, including seven patent filings in biomedical innovations from 2020 to 2024. He is a recognized PATHS-UP Fellow, supported by the NSF-funded Engineering Research Center focusing on health equity technologies. As a U.S. Air Force officer, he continues to be acknowledged for his leadership and contributions to operational healthcare advancements. His patents reflect his technical excellence, while his publications in top-tier journals such as Biosensors and Advanced Materials Technologies highlight his research excellence in wearable biomedical systems.
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. McMurray’s research is centered on wearable biomedical sensors, multimodal signal acquisition, and physiological monitoring for health diagnostics. He explores innovations in cuffless blood pressure monitoring, bioimpedance analysis, and photoplethysmography. His work integrates machine learning, signal processing, and embedded electronics to create precise, accessible healthcare devices. His projects often address the needs of underserved populations, guided by a mission to democratize health technology. His collaborations span interdisciplinary teams at Texas A&M and global industry partners, pushing the boundaries of real-time biosensing and smart healthcare systems.
📌 Conclusion
Dr. Justin McMurray exemplifies innovation and leadership in biomedical engineering, combining academic rigor, real-world problem solving, and national service. With a suite of patents, influential publications, and active leadership roles, he is advancing healthcare technology at the intersection of engineering and medicine. His work addresses critical gaps in patient monitoring, particularly in resource-limited environments. Through his continued service in the Air Force and academia, Dr. McMurray is committed to improving human health and mission efficiency using advanced, accessible biomedical technologies.
📚 Top Publication Notes
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A Novel Wearable Device for Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Utilizing Strain Gauge Technology
Biosensors, 2025 — A pioneering study on strain-gauge blood pressure devices.
Cited by: 8 articles (as of mid-2025)
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Engineering a Point-of-Care Device for Multiplex Monitoring of Urinary Parameters
IEEE Sensors Letters, 2025 — Highlights McMurray’s role in low-cost health diagnostics.
Cited by: 5 articles
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Contact Pressure-Guided Wearable Dual-Channel Bioimpedance Device
Advanced Materials Technologies, 2024 — Presents wearable bioimpedance solutions.
Cited by: 12 articles
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Multiwavelength Photoplethysmography Signal Analysis
SPIE Optical Diagnostics and Sensing XXIII, 2023 — Details optical wrist monitoring tech.
Cited by: 10 articles
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A Wrist-Worn Strap with an Array of Electrodes
IEEE EMBC, 2018 — One of his earliest contributions to robust physiological sensing.
Cited by: 25 articles