
Sridevi Sarma, PhD
Dr. Sridevi Sarma holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at MIT’s Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences. Currently, she serves as a Professor at Johns Hopkins University in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Institute for Computational Medicine. She is also a PI for NeuroTech Harbor, an NIH funded Blueprint MedTech hub.
Dr. Sarma’s work focuses on advancing neural system technologies, particularly in modeling, estimation, and electrical stimulation-based control for applications in epilepsy and chronic pain. Her contributions to the field include 64 peer-reviewed journal articles, 89 conference proceedings, 11 patents and disclosures, two book chapters, one FDA-cleared medical device, and one published book. Her innovations have not only enhanced scientific understanding, but also translated into impactful solutions in healthcare.
A globally recognized thought leader, Dr. Sarma has delivered over 60 invited talks worldwide. She has received numerous accolades, including the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Careers at the Scientific Interface Award, the Krishna Kumar New Investigator Award from the North American Neuromodulation Society, the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the NIH Outstanding Investigator Award for her pioneering research in epilepsy ($5.5M over 8 years), and the Whiting School of Engineering’s Robert B. Pond Excellence in Teaching Award.
Dr. Sarma’s work exemplifies the intersection of cutting-edge research, innovation, and impactful mentorship, making her a leader in advancing neurotechnology and healthcare solutions.