Hu Cheng

Hu Cheng serves as a Senior Scientist in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington's College of Arts & Sciences, where he operates as an MRI Physicist within the Imaging Research Facility. His dual expertise bridges physics and neuroscience to advance neuroimaging methodologies.

Education:

• Ph.D. from City University of New York (2001)
• Sci.M. from Nankai Institute of Mathematics (1995)
• B.Sc. from University of Science and Technology of China (1992)

Dr. Cheng's research focuses on four pillars: functional MRI (network analysis, physiological noise reduction, brain stem imaging), diffusion MRI (microstructure analysis, subconcussive impact studies), MR spectroscopy (neurometabolic biomarker discovery), and deep learning applications (1D CNN noise reduction, U-NET cardiac segmentation). His work emphasizes translating technical innovations into clinical neuroscience applications, particularly for understanding brain disorders through advanced imaging biomarkers.

His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to methodological advancements in MRI physics, with emphasis on artifact reduction, network analysis, and novel acquisition techniques. Current projects investigate glial/neuronal differentiation via diffusion MRS and deep learning-enhanced image processing.

As Physicist for the Imaging Research Facility, he oversees MRI quality control and protocol optimization for neuroimaging applications across campus. His technical leadership supports both basic neuroscience research and clinical translation efforts within the department.