Ran Yang

Research Interests

Dr. Ran Yang’s primary research focuses on deploying artificial intelligence via edge computing for point-of-care medical devices. She specializes in developing advanced clinical instruments for pre-hospital care and tactical combat casualty care (TCCC), designing triage and diagnostic tools that operate in the critical minutes before a patient reaches a hospital.

Beyond clinical hardware, Dr. Yang’s work is interdisciplinary, exploring the intersection of physics, AI, and the humanities. Her broader research interests encompass the integration of AI with sound design and live performance (https://waveformai.wm.edu), as well as philosophical inquiries into time, human permanence, and algorithmic production. She is also dedicated to advancing physics education, actively developing infrastructural mentorship models to help students transition from academic physics to industry careers (https://mcp.physics.wm.edu).

Teaching & Experiential Learning

Dr. Yang’s teaching philosophy centers on rigorous, experiential learning through a multi-year engineering physics pipeline. Her curriculum bridges the gap between theoretical physics and applied engineering, guiding students from foundational electronics to advanced instrumentation and full-cycle senior capstone projects. By working in interdisciplinary teams to design, debug, and deploy functional prototypes for real-world stakeholders, her students develop the hands-on technical and collaborative skills essential for modern engineering and research careers.