Bioelectronics, Wearable Health Technology, and the Future of Engineering Education with Yasser Khan

S12E412 - Bioelectronics, Wearable Health Technology, and the Future of Engineering Education with Yasser Khan

Published: September 13, 2026

Duration: 1:22:39

In this episode, Paul sits down with Yasser Khan, a USC Viterbi professor and electrical engineer, to discuss his journey from studying engineering in Bangladesh to conducting research around the world and ultimately joining USC. Yasser shares how his early experiences in nanotechnology and flexible electronics led him to bioelectronics, where his research now explores wearable, implantable, and ingestible devices that could transform how we understand human health and behavior. He also discusses his approach to engineering education, the growing role of AI in the classroom, and why giving students hands-on opportunities to build and experiment is essential for...