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 […]
Miloš Popović Featured on NSF Podcast | “Photonic Quantum Chips Promise Fast Future”
The future of quantum information science and engineering promises computers with unprecedented speed and capabilities. Miloš Popović, an NSF-supported associate professor, discusses a collaboration that has built a photonic quantum system into a traditional electronic chip.
Masha Kamenetska Awarded 5-Year, $2.1M NIH Grant
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
“Community, Friends, and Future Connections” | REU 2025 Recap
First Electronic–Photonic Quantum Chip Created in Commercial Foundry
Interdisciplinary academic team integrates quantum light sources and control electronics on a single piece of silicon
Scalable feedback stabilization of quantum light sources on a CMOS chip
Faculty: Miloš Popović | Outlet: Nature
Nathan Chai of the Devor Lab Awarded Barry Goldwater Scholarship
“We are proud to remain the Goldwater Foundation’s sole private sector partner for the second year and support undergraduates interested in pursuing medical research careers,” said Chandra S. Pemmasani, M.D., founder and CEO of UWorld. “It is inspiring to see how the foundation continues to motivate students to grow in their education and pursue their […]
Chiral phase-imaging meta-sensors
Faculty: Lei Tian, Roberto Paiella | Outlet: De Gruyter Brill
What Is Convergent Research and Why Is BU Embracing It?
Among those attracted to BU by this emphasis on convergence was David Boas. He’s a pioneer in neurophotonics, which combines engineering, optics, imaging, and neuroscience to study the brain. An ENG professor of biomedical engineering, Boas builds systems that use light to watch the brain in action and map neural activity. In collaborations with researchers at BU […]