The Applied Medical and Engineering Lab
at the University of Utah
Delivering Readiness Through Innovation
Who We Are
We are a team purpose-built to turn leading edge academic research into field-ready solutions that support our nation's priorities. Powered by 175 years of research leadership and innovation, we are solving real world problems today and expanding where and how our nation can excel tomorrow.
Equipped For Impact
Area of Expertise
Biomedical Innovation
Advancing operational medicine with field-ready solutions and breakthrough research
Aerospace & UAS
Innovating the next generation of aerial transport, autonomy, intelligence, and defense
Medical Robotics
Enhancing quality and effectiveness of care with innovative life-preserving technologies
Advanced Manufacturing
Delivering integrated, hardened, and optimized solutions across product life cycles
Communications
Developing cyber and electromagnetic advantages for our national security interests
Energy
Creating and deploying cutting-edge power and energy systems and technologies
A History of Innovation
Delivering Readiness
Through Innovation
Meet Our Leadership Team
Paul S. Peters
Brigadier General (U.S. Army, Ret.)
Executive Director,
Applied Medical & Engineering Lab
University of Utah
Jim McDonough
Colonel (U.S. Army, Ret.)
Executive Director,
Department of Defense Research
Applied Medical & Engineering Lab
University of Utah
M. Austin Johnson, MD
Medical Research Director,
Applied Medical & Engineering Lab
Associate Professor,
Vice Chair of Research
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Utah
Jacob Hochhalter
Engineering Research Director,
Applied Medical & Engineering Lab
Associate Professor,
Mechanical Engineering
University of Utah