Thomas A. Edison Patent Award for Xin Zhang
ASME honor recognizes metamaterials pioneer
Siddharth Ramachandran Interviewed on “Following the Photons” Podcast
This episode features Siddharth Ramachandran, a Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Boston University. He started his career in industrial research at Bell Labs, and his work with light wave devices has helped advance optical networks, laser-based defense systems, brain imaging, and quantum computing. Here, he talks with host Justine Murphy about his experiences in the […]
Professor Lei Tian Receives Scholar-Teacher of the Year Award
The dual mission of a world-class research university is both to educate, and to develop and apply new forms of knowledge for the good of society; pursuits which are intrinsically linked. As a member of the Boston University faculty, this means “integrating cutting-edge research with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring,” according to Professor […]
Thierry Lapointe-Leclerc Strives to Connect Photonics Grad Students in Research and Beyond
by Gwyn Moe Thierry Lapointe-Leclerc knows that science would be nowhere without the dedication and passion of the researchers behind it. As an Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD student in Professor Siddharth Ramachandran’s lab and as president of Photonics Student Society, he hopes his time at Boston University will leave a positive impact in the […]
Mary Dunlop, Darren Roblyer Promoted to Full Professor
Congratulations to Professors Dunlop and Roblyer for their recent promotions to full professor!
Sreekanth Kura
Riccardo Franchi
Peyton Brown
Boston University Ramps Up Strategy on AI
Including Iriving Bigio’s recent advancements with DermaSensor!

Chiral phase-imaging meta-sensors
Faculty: Lei Tian, Roberto Paiella | Outlet: De Gruyter Brill