Chen Yang

The Yang Research Group’s mission is in developing new nanomaterials with functionality gained from low dimensionality, structural and compositional complexity, and novel optical and electrical properties and for great societal impact. We adopt a “Design and Develop” strategy where we design the new nanostructures based on unique understanding gained through experiments and theories for the […]

Miloš Popović

Professor Popović and team focus their research around projects concerning theory, design and experimental demonstration of integrated photonic and optoelectronic devices; silicon photonics, CMOS electronics-photonics integration; integrated electronic-photonic systems-on-chip, nonlinear integrated photonics, quantum integrated photonic circuits, phononic, acousto-optic, optomechanical and light-force based nanoscale devices.

Ji-Xin Cheng

Dr. Cheng’s research interests include neurophotonics, medical photonics, molecular spectroscopic imaging technologies, label-free microscopy, cancer metabolism, and photonics for infectious diseases. With a focus on the medical application of photonics, Dr. Cheng hopes to advance the field with his research and innovative technologies.

David Boas

As the director of Boston University’s Neurophotonics Center, as well as a professor of biomedical engineering, Dr. Boas has developed many new, high-impact, biomedical optical technologies in the neuroscience field, in addition to plentiful research on the subject. Further topics of interest include functional near-infrared spectroscopy, biomedical optics, oxygen delivery and consumption, neuro-vascular coupling, and […]

Xin Zhang

Professor Xin Zhang’s scholarly endeavors are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of metamaterials and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS or microsystems), spanning from elucidating their fundamental physics and mathematical underpinnings to crafting their design, development, and practical implementation in real-world scenarios. The ultimate success in developing these material and system classes hinges both on a rigorous understanding […]

Selim Ünlü

Research in Optical Characterization and Nanophotonics (OCN) laboratory focuses on developing and applying advanced optical characterization techniques to the study of solid-state and biological phenomena at the nanoscale. Under the direction of Professor Ünlü, we have an interdisciplinary group of faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and visitors including guest faculty, students, and often high school […]