David Maresca

David Maresca is an Associate Professor in the Imaging Physics department at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology. His research focuses on the intersection of ultrasound imaging physics and molecular engineering, with the goal of enabling ultrasound imaging of cells across space and time in living opaque organs.

His research interests include:

• Biomolecular acoustic sensors
• Functional ultrasound neuroimaging
• Transcranial ultrasound
• Nonlinear ultrasound imaging
• Engineering of acoustic biosensors
• Ultrasound imaging of brain function

Dr. Maresca's work centers on developing technologies that combine ultrasound physics with molecular engineering to create new imaging capabilities. His lab pioneers approaches to image cells within opaque organs using ultrasound, with applications in neuroscience and biomedical imaging. His research spans from fundamental ultrasound physics to the development of acoustic biosensors and imaging techniques that can detect cellular processes.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advancing ultrasound imaging capabilities, particularly in nonlinear ultrasound techniques, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, and applications in neuroimaging. His work shows increasing interdisciplinary collaboration across physics, engineering, and neuroscience.

Dr. Maresca has received recognition including the HFSP Cross-Disciplinary Fellowship. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Erasmus MC, an M.Sc. in Acoustics, and a Master's degree in Physics from Université Paris Diderot. He completed postdoctoral work at Caltech and Institut Langevin, ESPCI.

His research is supported by collaborations across institutions, with recent work involving researchers from multiple universities and research centers. Dr. Maresca's lab is actively contributing to advancing ultrasound imaging technology and its applications in biomedical research.