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Faculty News

Ji-Xin Cheng Featured in Laser Focus World

in Faculty Features, Faculty News

Professor Cheng’s research team was recently featured on “Photonics Hot List” for their work on using microwaves to treat brain disease.

Selim Ünlü & iRiS Kinetics Featured in MedicalXpress Article on Optical Biosensors

in BIC News, External, Faculty Features, Faculty News

The Business Innovation Center’s own tenants are featured in this article discussing the rapid detection of monkeypox following their collaborative new research.

Professor Ramachandran Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Top Optics Journal

in Faculty News

Distinguished Professor of Engineering Siddharth Ramachandran is about to take on a vital role as the Editor-in-Chief of Optics Express, beginning in January 2025.

Using Light to Monitor Blood Pressure and Track Cancer Treatment Progress

in Faculty Features, Faculty News

Understanding how light interacts with living cells and tissues is the foundation of BU engineer Darren Roblyer’s medical device inventions, which can open up a whole new way of monitoring health

Catherine Klapperich Featured on PBS WHYY Podcast

in External, Faculty Features, Faculty News

Prior to the election, the WHYY team looks at how politics is affecting everything from health care to scientific progress.

Engineered Microwaves Might Fight Epilepsy, Pain, and Parkinson’s

in Faculty Features, Faculty News

Team led by Professors Ji-Xin Cheng and Chen Yang succeeds in suppressing seizure-causing neurons

Women’s Health Is Chronically Understudied, but These Engineers Are Charging Forward

in Faculty Features, Faculty News

Catherine M. Klapperich and Joyce Y. Wong are pioneering research into reproductive health issues, from uterine fibroids to preeclampsia to hormone monitoring

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!

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