Michael Daniele Elected to AIMBE College of Fellows
Michael Daniele has been elected to the 2026 AIMBE College of Fellows, one of the highest honors in medical and biological engineering. The recognition highlights his work in wearable biosensors and interdisciplinary research training.
April 21, 2026 
Tolar Ray
Michael Daniele, professor and University Faculty Scholar in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NC State, has been elected to the 2026 College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE).
Election to the AIMBE College of Fellows is among the highest professional distinctions in medical and biological engineering. The organization’s Fellows represent the top 2% of engineers in the field and are recognized for outstanding contributions to research, practice and education.
Daniele was honored for pioneering contributions to wearable biosensor systems and biomaterial-derived electronics, as well as for advancing inclusive, interdisciplinary training through global research experiences.
His research brings together electrical engineering, materials science and biology to develop new technologies for health monitoring and biomedical applications. By creating wearable biosensors and electronics inspired by biological materials, Daniele’s work is helping expand the possibilities for more responsive, accessible and personalized approaches to health care.
In addition to his research contributions, Daniele has helped create training opportunities that prepare students to work across disciplines and across borders. His commitment to hands-on, collaborative research experiences reflects NC State ECE’s focus on preparing students to solve real-world challenges.
Daniele was formally inducted during the AIMBE Annual Event on April 13 in Arlington, Virginia. He was inducted alongside 175 members of the AIMBE College of Fellows Class of 2026.
The recognition highlights the impact of NC State ECE research at the intersection of engineering and medicine, where new ideas are being translated into tools and technologies that can improve lives.