Ellen Garven
Lecturer
Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science
Edwin A. Stevens Hall 201ANNEX
Education
- Ph.D. (2023) Drexel University (Biomedical Engineering)
- M.S. (2018) Drexel University (Biomedical Engineering)
- B.S. (2014) Tufts University (Physics)
General Information
Dr. Garven has experience in academia and industry using modeling and simulation to evaluate cardiovascular device design. Her doctoral research focused on building multiscale fluid dynamics models of the circulation following a congenital heart surgery and she continued using computational techniques during her postdoctoral research to work on the design of a lymphatic organ-on-a-chip device.
She is passionate about engineering education, and pursued pedagogical training for Undergraduate STEM Education as part of her doctoral program. In particular, she enjoys teaching mathematical modeling in biomedical applications.
She is passionate about engineering education, and pursued pedagogical training for Undergraduate STEM Education as part of her doctoral program. In particular, she enjoys teaching mathematical modeling in biomedical applications.
Experience
Postdoctoral Fellow, Biomedical Engineering, Drexel University
Graduate Research Fellow, Biomedical Engineering, Drexel University
Algorithm Engineer, HeartWare Inc., Framingham MA
Bachelor of Science, Physics, Tufts University
Graduate Research Fellow, Biomedical Engineering, Drexel University
Algorithm Engineer, HeartWare Inc., Framingham MA
Bachelor of Science, Physics, Tufts University
Institutional Service
- Health Professions Advisory Committee Member
Professional Societies
- ASEE – American Society for Engineering Education Member
Selected Publications
1. E. Garven, E. Kung, R. Stevens, and A.L. Throckmorton, "Pediatric cardiovascular multiscale modeling using a functional mock-up interface.” Cardiovascular Engineering & Technology, 2025; 16(2):202-210. [Original Research].
2. S.G. Chopski, K. Govender, A. May, E. Garven, R.M. Stevens, V. Tchantchaleishvili and A.L. Throckmorton, “Novel hybrid total artificial heart with integrated oxygenator.” Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 2022; 37(12):5172-5186. [Original Research].
3. T. Palazzolo, M.D. Hirschhorn, E. Garven, S. Day, R. Stevens, J. Rossano, V. Tchantchaleishvili, and A.L. Throckmorton. “Technology Landscape of Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices – A Systematic Review 2010-2021.” Artificial Organs, 2022; 46(8):1475-1490. [Review].
4. E. Garven, K. Shema, K. Govender, S.E. Cassel, B. Ferrick, R. Stevens, G. Kupsho, C. Rodell, K. Spiller, and A.L. Throckmorton. “Tunable Blood Shunt for Neonates with Complex Congenital Heart Defects.” Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2021. [Original Research].
5. M. Hirschhorn, E. Garven, J.L.Wells, R. Stevens, V. Tchantchaleishvili, and A.L. Throckmorton. “The Newly Emerging Field of Pediatric Engineering: Innovation for Our Next Generation.” Artificial Organs, 2021; 45(6): 537-541. [Editorial].
2. S.G. Chopski, K. Govender, A. May, E. Garven, R.M. Stevens, V. Tchantchaleishvili and A.L. Throckmorton, “Novel hybrid total artificial heart with integrated oxygenator.” Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 2022; 37(12):5172-5186. [Original Research].
3. T. Palazzolo, M.D. Hirschhorn, E. Garven, S. Day, R. Stevens, J. Rossano, V. Tchantchaleishvili, and A.L. Throckmorton. “Technology Landscape of Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices – A Systematic Review 2010-2021.” Artificial Organs, 2022; 46(8):1475-1490. [Review].
4. E. Garven, K. Shema, K. Govender, S.E. Cassel, B. Ferrick, R. Stevens, G. Kupsho, C. Rodell, K. Spiller, and A.L. Throckmorton. “Tunable Blood Shunt for Neonates with Complex Congenital Heart Defects.” Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2021. [Original Research].
5. M. Hirschhorn, E. Garven, J.L.Wells, R. Stevens, V. Tchantchaleishvili, and A.L. Throckmorton. “The Newly Emerging Field of Pediatric Engineering: Innovation for Our Next Generation.” Artificial Organs, 2021; 45(6): 537-541. [Editorial].
Courses
PRV203 Frontiers in Technology: Biotechnology
BME512 Engineering Physiology Laboratory I (2025F)
BME343 Biotransport (2026S)
BME344 Biotransport Laboratory (2026S)
BME512 Engineering Physiology Laboratory I (2025F)
BME343 Biotransport (2026S)
BME344 Biotransport Laboratory (2026S)