Robert Chisena, PhD

Robert Chisena is the co-founder and CTO of AVS. He leads research and product development.

Robert founded Amplitude Vascular Systems in 2019 with Hitinder Gurm, whom he worked with while completing his PhD in mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan. Prior to completing his doctorate, Robert studied mechanical engineering at Pennsylvania State University (BS) and the University of Michigan (PhD).

Robert’s research encompasses a vast area of both of biomedical science and design, including medical device manufacturing, cardiovascular mechanics, and safety and efficacy studies of diseased tissue. Robert has authored or co-authored over 14 publications and is named as an inventor on 5 patents.