Biju Thomas

Biju Thomas, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Research Ophthalmology at the University of Southern California. His work focuses on retinal regeneration, neural stimulation, and vision restoration through advanced technologies like ultrasound neurostimulation and stem cell therapies.

Recent research highlights include:

• Using ultrasound arrays for high-resolution retinal stimulation
• Developing stem cell-derived retinal grafts to repair degenerative damage
• Exploring electrical stimulation to enhance photoreceptor survival
• Investigating epigenetic changes in degenerating retinas

His publications span biomedical engineering, neuroscience, and ophthalmic research, addressing challenges in retinal transplantation, functional recovery, and noninvasive neuromodulation.