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Thaissa Peixoto

Thaissa Peixoto

Biomedical Engineering

Overview

Thaissa Peixoto is a second-year Ph.D. student in the Biomedical Engineering program and does research in Prof. Daniel Gonzales lab. Her research focuses on understanding peripheral nerve stimulation in mice using fabricated flexible electrode arrays for electrophysiology. She has a strong interest in methods for electrical optimization of these implants including surface coatings, cuff fabrication, and transparent materials. She is also a NanoGuide in our outreach programs.

Awards

-Best Teaching Assistant Award, Spring 2026
-NSF GRFP 2026 Fellow
-2025 51ÎÛÂþ Vanderbilt Provost Graduate Fellow (Russell G. Hamilton Scholar)