Millimetre-deep micrometre-resolution vibrational imaging by shortwave infrared photothermal microscopy
Faculty: Ji-Xin Cheng | Outlet: Nature
Hadi Nia and Student Rohin Banerji Featured in Laser Focus World
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.
Designing a Better World for the People Sat Beside You – Professor Chen Yang’s Lab Works to Enhance Retinal and Brain Implants
For recently promoted Professor Chen Yang, ECE, Chem, MSE making a societal impact through her work––utilizing nanotechnology to research, understand, and develop retinal and neurostimulative devices––is everything. The interdisciplinary nature of her research, meanwhile, is a natural part of the process.
Unleashing the Power of Metamaterials to Improve MRI Imaging – BU Experts Article on Xin Zhang
Boston University engineer explains the science behind metamaterials and MRI enhancement and how to turn research into clinical practice.
Wireless, customizable coaxially shielded coils for magnetic resonance imaging
Faculty: Stephan Anderson, Xin Zhang | Outlet: Science Advances
Dr. Thomas Bifano to Serve as Interim Vice President and Associate Provost for Research
Gloria Waters will be BU’s new provost; a new Office of Strategy & Innovation is being created
Steve Ramirez and Xi Ling Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure
Arts & Sciences congratulates the 16 faculty members promoted to associate professor. The promotions will be effective July 1.
Laser-Focused: How Minjung Son’s Research Brings Together Photonics and Chemistry for a Brighter Future
by Jack Osmond, Photos by Chris McIntosh Assistant Professor of Chemistry Minjung Son loves shooting lasers at things for a living––just check her Twitter bio for proof. She stumbled upon her passion for lasers, or ultrafast spectroscopy, as an undergraduate. After taking classes in physical chemistry and quantum mechanics, she joined a research group where […]
Xin Zhang Wins the 2024 Robert Henry Thurston Lecture Award
Distinguished Professor of Engineering Xin Zhang (ME, ECE, BME, MSE) at Boston University, has been selected to receive the 2024 Robert Henry Thurston Lecture Award from the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
A Robot on a Mission – Brink Article
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