Alexey Nikiforov
As a FIB/TEM Facility manager, Alexey Nikiforov is responsible for ensuring functionality of a 200 keV FEI (S)TEM and FEI FIB-SEM with Oxford Instruments EDS, he provides user training and research support with (S)TEM and FIB-SEM applications. Alexey also covers a variety of characterization equipment in PML including scanning electron and scanning probe microscopy (SEM […]
Kelly Peña
Kelly Peña serves as the Multimedia Manager for the Photonics Center, producing photography, videography, and design projects for the Center’s faculty, student, and staff community. She additionally manages the summer programs websites, and supports the Associate Director of Summer Programs & Outreach with administrative and promotional needs. As a co-leader of the Communications Team, Kelly […]
Sandra Rodegher
Dr. Sandra Rodegher is the Associate Director of Convergence and Workforce Planning for CELL-MET, a multi-institutional National Science Foundation funded Engineering Research Center housed within the Photonics Center. With a background in psychology, community co-creation, and design, she mixes research and practice to develop science communication resources and professional development opportunities. Most notably, she led […]
Arthur Shih
Dr. Arthur Shih serves as one of the laboratory managers for the Photonics Center. His primary responsibility is managing and training users on photolithography instruments in the Photonics Center’s UV-Protected Class 100 Cleanroom.
Melinda Shockley
Dr. Melinda Shockley joined BU in 2025 to work with faculty entrepreneurs to build companies that address important societal problems in healthcare and technology. She oversees entrepreneurship resources and the Business Innovation Center. Dr. Shockley is an experienced scientist, entrepreneur and executive. Prior to joining BU, she co-founded and led two biotechnology companies, and she […]
Lisa Tanrikulu
Lisa Tanrikulu serves as the Administrative Coordinator, ERC, for the Boston University CELL-MET team.
Joseph Walker
As Manager of Operations and Technical Programs, Joe Walker is responsible for facilitating the day-to-day activities at the Photonics center. This role encompasses the oversight of laboratory infrastructures, coordination of equipment and facility maintenance, space management, and optimization of workflows to support the researchers, faculty, and staff that work in the building. Whether it involves […]