Minjung Son
Research in the Son group aims to understand the photophysical mechanisms of how energy and charge flow in molecular, materials, and biological systems, which largely govern their function. To explore these mechanisms and dynamics, we utilize ultrafast optical spectroscopy and microscopy. In addition, we develop new classes of spatially controlled nanomaterials and hybrid photonic materials, […]
Hadi Nia
The Nia Lab conducts research at the interface of physical sciences, molecular biology, and immunology to answer the key questions in cancer (primary and metastasis) and pulmonary pathologies such as pneumonia, fibrosis, and COPD. We develop and utilize sophisticated models of disease in multiple scales (whole organ to single cell), and in multiple settings (in […]
Sean Lubner
Professor Lubner specializes in nano-to-macro energy transport and conversion, and has worked on a variety of energy-related systems including biomedical devices, electrochemical and thermal energy storage systems, solid state energy conversion devices, machine learning models, and water desalination. Lubner works extensively with both industry and academia, and holds numerous joint patents and publications.
Wanzheng Hu
Hu’s research plan is to use pump-probe techniques to investigate, control and discover novel quantum phases, including 1) transient disentangling competing/coexisting orders in correlated electron systems; 2) ultrafast manipulating topological phases in Weyl semimetals; and 3) optically accessing and dynamical control low-dimensional materials. These research projects will lead to the development of new ultrafast spectroscopy […]
Ji-Xin Cheng Wins Raman Award and ACS Award
Professor Ji-Xin Cheng recently won both a Raman Award for “Most Innovative Technological Development,” and the ACS “Division of Analytical Chemistry Award in Spectrochemical Analysis” Congrats to Professor Cheng!
Making MRI More Globally Accessible: How Metamaterials Offer Affordable, High-Impact Solutions
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
A robust near-field body area network based on coaxially-shielded textile metamaterial
Faculty: Xin Zhang | Outlet: Nature
Xin Zhang’s Metamaterial MRI Helmet Featured in Fast Company’s “Best Material Innovations of 2024” List
The materials category of Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards honors material innovations that lead to greener, better products.
Hadi Nia Featured in BME Profile Video
Assistant Professor Hadi Nia’s lab works at the interface of physics, biology and immunology, developing unique technologies to study organ function at the cellular resolution, and organ-organ cross talks.
Michael Albro Among Six BU Researchers Receiving Prestigious Early-Career Award
NSF CAREER awards recognize BU researchers innovating in biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, molecular biology, and more