Jun Zou

Jun Zou is a Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), photoacoustic imaging, and ultrasonic sensing technologies, with applications in biomedical engineering and nanotechnology. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2002), an M.S. from Tsinghua University (1997), and a B.S. from Chongqing University (1994).

• Education:
  • Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2002
  • M.S., Tsinghua University, 1997
  • B.S., Chongqing University, 1994

Research Interests: Professor Zou specializes in developing advanced microsystems and imaging technologies. His work includes:

• Design and fabrication of MEMS devices for biomedical applications
• Photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging systems
• Nanofabrication techniques for sensors and energy storage
• Miniaturized scanning mirrors and acoustic delay lines

His recent work emphasizes handheld imaging probes, real-time functional brain imaging, and robotic sensing systems. He has contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed articles and holds multiple awards, including the Seno Medical Best Paper Award (2013) and Distinguished Paper Award (2010).

Scientific Awards:

• Seno Medical Best Paper Award, 2013
• Distinguished Paper Award, 2010
• First-Place Best Poster Award, 2008

Advancing Technologies: His lab focuses on translating MEMS innovations into clinical tools, such as handheld photoacoustic tomography probes and pretouch robotic sensors for material discrimination. Collaborations with researchers like L. V. Wang highlight his interdisciplinary approach to biomedical imaging.