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James Tunnell is a Professor and Roberta Woods Ray Centennial Fellow in Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin's Department of Biomedical Engineering. His work focuses on developing minimally invasive optical technologies for early cancer detection and treatment, combining optical imaging, spectroscopy, and nanotechnology. Key areas include laser-tissue interactions, biomedical optical imaging, and nano-photonics. The Biophotonics Laboratory under his leadership explores advanced imaging strategies and novel technologies for disease management.
His research emphasizes early cancer diagnosis through innovations like Raman spectroscopy-based systems and laser microbiopsy techniques. The lab actively recruits students for projects in these areas. Notable achievements include developing hydrogel sensors for prostate cancer monitoring and advancing SERS (Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy) clinical applications through data analytics. Dr. Tunnell holds the Roberta Woods Ray Centennial Fellowship, underscoring his contributions to engineering and medicine.
