Yu-Chung Cheng

Yu-Chung Cheng is an Associate Professor of Radiology at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with adjunct roles in Physics, Biomedical Engineering, and Medical Physics. His research focuses on advancing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologies, particularly in susceptibility quantification, iron detection for neurodegenerative diseases, and MRI magnet design. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics and has contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed publications.

Research interests include MRI biomarkers for early dementia diagnosis, thermal ablation techniques, and astronomical applications like gravitational lensing. His work integrates medical physics and engineering to improve diagnostic accuracy and clinical applications.

Grants and funding include NIH/NHLBI, DOD/USAMRAA, and Burroughs Wellcome Fund projects. He has authored/co-authored textbooks and edited volumes on MRI principles and protocols, and holds multiple patents in MRI-related technologies, including malaria detection devices and susceptibility-based imaging methods.