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Arto Nurmikko is the L. Herbert Ballou University Professor of Engineering and a Professor of Physics at Brown University, affiliated with the School of Engineering. He leads the N3 Lab (Neuroengineering and Nanophotonics Laboratory), focusing on advancing biomedical technologies and neurotechnology. His work integrates nanoscale materials, optoelectronics, and wireless systems to address complex challenges in neuroscience and medical diagnostics.
Research interests span neuroengineering, nanophotonics, and nanomaterials, with a strong emphasis on developing implantable microdevices, wireless sensor networks, and neuromorphic computing approaches for brain imaging and stimulation. Projects include optogenetic tools for neural modulation, high-density diffuse optical tomography, and energy-efficient wireless power transfer systems for biomedical implants.
Recent publications highlight innovations in imaging through scattering media, neuromorphic reconstruction of dynamic targets, and distributed brain implant systems. These studies reflect a trend toward scalable, minimally invasive neural interfaces and real-time adaptive sensing technologies. His contributions to field-programmable gate array (FPGA) implementations for neural signal processing demonstrate advancements in high-performance embedded platforms.
While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his research has been supported by collaborative projects such as the NSF-funded 'Large-Scale Wireless RF Networks of Microchip Sensors.' Advising includes Jihun Lee, a student co-author in 2024. Grants and projects emphasize scalable sensor networks, wireless power efficiency, and closed-loop brain-computer interfaces.
Labs and teams: The N3 Lab specializes in neurotechnology and nanophotonics, developing tools for optogenetic studies, neural imaging, and distributed sensor systems. Teamwork includes interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering, physics, and neuroscience to create innovative biomedical solutions.
