Hang Lu

Hang Lu is a Professor and holds the Cecil J. "Pete" Silas Chair of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Lu also holds a Love Family Professorship and leads the Lµ Fluidics Group, which focuses on engineering microfluidic systems and machine learning tools to address complex questions in neuroscience, developmental biology, and cell biology that are difficult to address with conventional techniques.

Dr. Lu's research lies at the intersection of engineering and biology, with primary interests including:

• Microfluidic systems for high-throughput screens and image-based genetics and genomics
• Systems biology: large-scale experimentation and data mining
• Microtechnologies for optical stimulation and optical recording
• Big data, machine vision, and automation
• Developmental neurobiology, behavioral neurobiology, and systems neuroscience
• Cancer biology, immunology, embryonic development, and stem cells

Her laboratory engineers microfluidic devices and BioMEMS to study neuroscience, genetics, cancer biology, and biotechnology. These miniaturized Lab-on-a-chip tools operate at scales comparable to biological systems, leveraging unique micro and nano-scale phenomena to gather large-scale quantitative data about complex biological systems. Current projects include Microfluidics for Life Sciences, Optical Neuron Recordings and Manipulations, Machine Learning Tools for Neuroscience, Measuring and Modeling Behavior, and High-throughput, High-content Cell-based Assays.

Analysis of Dr. Lu's recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a strong trend toward integrating microfluidics with advanced computational methods:

• Development of deep learning frameworks for biological image analysis
• Advanced neuron tracking and functional imaging techniques
• Non-invasive characterization of 3D organoid cultures
• Sophisticated neuromechanical modeling of locomotion
• Microfluidic temperature control systems for in vivo studies
• Label-free imaging pipelines for neural development

Dr. Lu's significant professional honors include:

• Cecil J. "Pete" Silas Chair of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
• Love Family Professorship

The Lµ Fluidics Group actively mentors students and postdocs, currently accepting new postdoctoral researchers. The lab receives substantial funding for interdisciplinary projects at the engineering-biology interface, with research implications spanning fundamental biological understanding to therapeutic development. The group operates within Georgia Tech's School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, with specialized facilities for microfluidic device fabrication, biological experimentation, and advanced imaging, maintaining strong collaborative ties across engineering, neuroscience, and biological disciplines.