Arnold D. Gomez, PhD. currently is an Research Associate Faculty in the Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. As an Assistant Neuroanimator in Kata Design Studio, Dr. Gomez develops therapeutic videogames for neurological recovery and was awarded the 2020 Discovery Award to research interactive music as a therapy motivator.

Prior to that, Dr. Gomez worked as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at JHU. During that time, he focused on image-based biomechanics. In particular movement of the tongue during speech, and the brain under a mild impact.

In 2015, Dr. Gomez received a PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. His doctoral research dealt with modeling and motion estimation in cardiovascular tissue. Dr. Gomez completed his BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering at the  Rochester Institute of Technology, with an undergraduate focus was bioengineering. His MS research focused on dynamic modeling and control of a left-ventricular assist device.

In addition to research, Dr. Gomez worked as an intern at The Stanley Works (now Stanley Black & Decker) and LC Consulting. He has served as a scientific consultant on medical device testing, image-based surgery, and electromechanical prototyping. He also holds an AS degree in Mathematics and Science, which he obtained at the State University of New York at Nassau Community College in 2004.

Dr. Gomez was born in Colombia, South America, and has lived in the United States since the year 2000. His additional work experiences include landscaping, home repair, cooking, serving and catering food, bar tending, being a retail clerk, and working as janitorial custodial.