Guo Heng

Heng Guo serves as Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology's School of Engineering since January 2025, following a postdoctoral position at the same institution (2022-2024). His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Electronic Science and Technology (2022), Master's in Electronic and Communication Engineering (2018), and Bachelor's in Measurement and Control Technology (2015) from Chinese institutions.

His educational trajectory features:

• Ph.D. (2018-2022): University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
• Master's (2015-2018): University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
• Bachelor's (2011-2015): Anhui University of Technology

Dr. Guo's research pioneers wearable and miniaturized photoacoustic imaging systems, with groundbreaking work in neuroimaging through head-mounted devices, human-wearable photoacoustic watches, and nanoparticle-enhanced theranostics. His innovations bridge molecular imaging with clinical applications, particularly in cancer diagnostics and infection treatment, leveraging dual-modality approaches for enhanced precision.

Analysis of his 2017-2024 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) device miniaturization for unconstrained biological monitoring, (2) nanomedicine integration enabling photoacoustic-guided therapy, and (3) multimodal clinical translation for cancer and infection applications. His high-impact work in Optics Letters and Advanced Functional Materials demonstrates consistent innovation in translating photoacoustic technology from bench to bedside.

Dr. Guo actively secures competitive research funding with notable success in national and municipal programs:

• Principal Investigator: NSFC Youth Program (2024-2026, ¥300k) for early oral disease diagnosis; Shenzhen面上 Project (2023-2026, ¥300k) for stroke research
• Key Participant: National Key R&D Program (2024-2029, ¥14.23M) for brain imaging; NSFC Key Project (2025-2029, ¥2.31M) for uterine imaging

His grant portfolio totals over ¥18 million, reflecting strong institutional and governmental confidence in his photoacoustic imaging research.

As part of Prof. Liyi Xi's research ecosystem within SUSTech's Biomedical Engineering Department, Dr. Guo operates in advanced imaging laboratories focused on developing next-generation photoacoustic technologies. His team specializes in MEMS-integrated systems and nanoparticle platforms, with current efforts directed toward clinical validation of wearable imagers and theranostic applications for neurological disorders.