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Faculty Features

Xin Zhang Featured in American Scientist Article

in External, Faculty Features, Faculty News

The article, “Custom-Tuned Materials,” features Professor Zhang’s work on MEMS, noise control, and the use of AI in research.

Xin Zhang’s New Textile for Smarter, Sturdier Fitness Tracking Tech

in Faculty Features, Faculty News

Xin Zhang’s metamaterial overcomes sweat, salt water, and security challenges.

Darren Roblyer’s Team Introduces a Noninvasive Method to Monitor Postprandial Cardiovascular Health

in Faculty Features, Faculty News

Check out this MedicalXpress article featuring Darren Roblyer and team!

Brian Walsh and Team’s LEXI Telescope Makes Advances Toward the Moon

in External, Faculty Features, Faculty News

Firefly’s Blue Ghost lunar lander, which includes the LEXI telescope designed and created by Professor Walsh’s research lab, arrived at JPL and has stared environmental testing, before heading to Florida, and eventually, the moon.

Memory Serves Them Well

in Faculty Features, Faculty News

Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez has built a diverse, vibrant community of young scientists in his memory lab

Making MRI More Globally Accessible: How Metamaterials Offer Affordable, High-Impact Solutions

in Faculty Features, Faculty News

A trio of studies from BU researchers (Xin Zhang, Stephan Anderson, et al.) demonstrate how precisely engineered, low-cost structures can be used to boost the power and speed of medical imaging

Hadi Nia and Student Rohin Banerji Featured in Laser Focus World

in Faculty Features, Faculty News

Crystal ribcage opens black box of a functioning lung to optical imaging: A transparent ‘crystal’ ribcage enables first real-time, high-resolution optical imaging of a functioning lung from whole organ down to single-cell scales.

Unleashing the Power of Metamaterials to Improve MRI Imaging – BU Experts Article on Xin Zhang

in Faculty Features, Faculty News

Boston University engineer explains the science behind metamaterials and MRI enhancement and how to turn research into clinical practice.

A Robot on a Mission – Brink Article

in Faculty Features, Faculty News

See how an autonomous robot created a shock–absorbing shape no human ever could—and what it means for designing safer helmets, packaging, car bumpers, and more

Dr. Thomas Bifano, BU’s Innovator of the Year, Has Pioneered Devices to Advance Astronomy, Microscopy, Eye Exams

in Faculty Awards, Faculty Features

Photonics Center Director Thomas Bifano recognized for helping others nurture their ideas and for “always trying to solve problems”

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