Matthew Lew

Matthew Lew is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis’s McKelvey School of Engineering. He leads the Lew Lab, focusing on developing advanced nanoscale imaging technologies to study biological and chemical systems. His work integrates applied optics, quantum detection theory, and physical chemistry to create high-resolution imaging systems.

• Education:
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University (2015)
• MS in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University (2010)
• BS in Engineering, California Institute of Technology (2008)

His research interests include nanoscale sensing, single-molecule imaging, and quantitative imaging techniques. He has pioneered technologies such as fluorescent molecule-based sensors for amyloid aggregates and computational frameworks for measuring molecular movements. His lab develops novel lenses and imaging software to capture molecular dynamics with unprecedented precision.

Key achievements include the 2017 NSF CAREER Award for nanoscale sensing research and teaching awards from Emerson Electric Co. and his department. He is a senior member of Optica and serves on the editorial board of Scientific Reports.

Recent contributions highlighted in news include advancements in molecular imaging precision, biomolecular condensate visualization, and frameworks for describing molecular motion. He leads initiatives such as Washington University SPECTRA and collaborates with centers like the Institute of Materials Science & Engineering and the Center for Quantum Leaps.