Anthony De Luz

For Anthony De Luz, biomedical engineering isn’t just a field — it’s a bridge. 

“It connects circuitry, biology, materials science and machine learning into one unified purpose of improving lives,” De Luz says. “To be a biomedical engineer is to synthesize knowledge from across STEM and turn it into patient-centered solutions.”

That mindset became the foundation of his journey as a biomedical engineering student in the School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU, where science meets human impact at scale.

What followed was a steady accumulation of confidence through experience: first projects, internships and milestones that transformed uncertainty into purpose.

During his internship with Edwards, a global medical technology company, De Luz worked in quality engineering on implanted heart valves. He developed machine learning models to analyze product returns and complaints, predicting resolution timelines and flagging manufacturing defects early. His work helped accelerate root cause identification, improving both efficiency and patient safety.

While conducting research under Vincent Pizziconi, an associate professor of biomedical engineering, De Luz tackled reducing the time required to analyze crystalline materials that maintain the structure of bones. His machine learning approach reduced the hours-long process to under a minute.

That research extended into his honors thesis, “Rock and Role: The Role of Low Temperature Biomineralization in Regenerative Medicine.” His work explored how the body forms bone at temperatures far lower than what traditional chemistry predicts.

Beyond the lab, De Luz has left a lasting mark on the ASU community through leadership. As recruitment director for Fulton Ambassadors, he implemented new engagement systems to strengthen community among members.

In his role as metrics tour guide lead for Devils’ Advocates, he created a data-driven system to track tour demand and improve operations, while helping rebuild the community after organizational changes.

His commitment to service extended globally through Engineering Projects in Community Service in Barcelona, Spain, where he conducted field research and helped launch new community-based engineering projects addressing light pollution.

After graduation, De Luz will continue at ASU to complete his master’s degree in biomedical engineering while pursuing a summer internship in neurological engineering quality.

Long term, he envisions a career at the intersection of engineering and medicine, where he can develop technologies that improve patient outcomes while also mentoring the next generation of learners.

“Studying engineering feels like an intellectual Disneyland,” he says. “You’re not just sitting in class; you’re exploring, building and discovering. The key is to ride every ride.”

Favorites

Hobby: Ice skating, hiking, exploring
Band: Lady Gaga
Movie: WALL-E
Sport: Ice hockey
Book: Mindset by Carol Dweck

Read about other exceptional graduates of the Fulton Schools’ spring 2026 class.

Written by Hannah Weisman