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
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