Boston University Photonics Center Part of $19.7M MLSC Grant Wins
“This investment will equip Boston University with advanced spatial and molecular imaging capabilities at resolutions essential to understand and interact with biology at the most fundamental scale,” said Kenneth Lutchen, Boston University Vice President and Associate Provost for Research. “The award further amplifies how the Photonics Center can advance interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on training for the next generation […]
Michelle Sander, Hadi Nia and Michael Albro Among 38 Charles River Campus Faculty Promotions
In a letter sent to faculty on June 25 announcing the promotions, outgoing Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gloria Waters wrote: “At the heart of great universities are outstanding faculty who advance our understanding of the world through their scholarship, improve the quality of life through their research, and prepare new generations for success and […]
Nikola Maksimovic: Pushing the Boundaries of Quantum Materials
Assistant Professor Nikola Maksimovic (Physics) is a new faculty member at the Photonics Center. We sat down with him to learn a little bit about his life, his research, and who he is. By Jack Osmond *This interview has been edited for clarity and concision. Can you tell me a bit about your background? I […]
Photonics In Space Brings Together Out of this World Speakers
by Danny Giancioppo | Photos by Danny Giancioppo & Kelly Peña April 9th, 2026 marked the 27th annual Photonics Center symposium, with the subject “Photonics in Space.” Co-Hosted by Professors Joshua Semeter and Brian Walsh, this event brought together hundreds of guests from around the country interested one of the nation’s greatest scientific advancements: astronomy […]
David Lake: From Philosophical Explorations to Practical Applications
Assistant Professor David Lake (ECE) is a new faculty member at the Photonics Center. We sat down with him to learn a little bit about his life, his research, and who he is. By Jack Osmond *This interview has been edited for clarity and concision. I’m curious to hear about your background. Where are you […]
Minjung Son Wins Flygare Award at ISMS
“The Flygare Award Lectures are given out biannually to early career independent scientists who showcase outstanding contributions in molecular spectroscopy.”
Next-Level Networking
New ECE Professor David Lake and the Quantum Architecture of the Future
Siddharth Ramachandran: The 2026 SPIE G.G. Stokes Award in Optical Polarization
For seminal contributions in the area of spatially and vectorially structured light in optical fibers.
Xin Zhang, Irving Bigio, and More Featured in “Best of The Brink 2025” Inventions List
From soft robots that could make cancer surgery safer to an algorithm that boosts hearing aid performance, how BU research made a difference this year