Jianping Lu

Professor Jianping Lu is a leading academic at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, affiliated with the Department of Physics and Astronomy within the College of Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on advancing medical imaging technologies, particularly in X-ray and computed tomography (CT) systems, with a strong emphasis on carbon nanotube (CNT) X-ray sources. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the City University of New York (1988).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physics, City University of New York, 1988

Research Interests:

• Development of novel imaging systems, including stationary tomosynthesis and multisource CBCT
• Optimization of X-ray technology for clinical applications (e.g., oncology, cardiology, dentistry)
• Integration of artificial intelligence (AI) for diagnostic accuracy and automated analysis
• Portable and low-cost medical imaging solutions

Recent Work Trends: His 2025 publications highlight advancements in AI-driven diagnostics for pancreatic cancer, improved contrast in adaptive radiation therapy, and stationary chest tomosynthesis systems. Key innovations include low-cost dual-energy CBCT and carbon nanotube-based X-ray arrays, which enhance image quality while reducing radiation exposure. His 2024 studies further explore cardiac imaging, dental tomosynthesis, and system optimizations for clinical adoption.

Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided text.

Advising & Grants: While student advisees are not listed, his research is likely supported by grants focusing on medical imaging innovation. Collaborations span physics, engineering, and clinical departments to bridge technical and clinical challenges.

Labs/Teams: Likely affiliated with UNC’s imaging research groups, particularly those developing CNT X-ray technologies and clinical imaging systems for cancer and cardiovascular applications.