Srivalleesha Mallidi

Dr. Srivalleesha (Valli) Mallidi is an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Tufts University's School of Engineering. She holds the endowed Tiampo Family Professorship and is a member of the Graduate Biomedical Sciences Program. Her research focuses on integrating non-invasive acoustic and optical imaging techniques with nanomaterials to study cancer pathologies, particularly tumor heterogeneity and therapeutic response. She directs the integrated Biofunctional and Therapeutics (iBIT) Lab, emphasizing image-guided surgery, therapeutics, and drug delivery systems.

• Education: PhD and MS in Biomedical Engineering from University of Texas at Austin; BE in Electronics and Communications from Andhra University.
• Professional Experience: Postdoctoral training at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine (MGH), Harvard Medical School; prior roles include Adjunct Faculty at Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Research Interests: Ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging, multi-modality imaging systems, nanomedicine, and translational cancer therapies. Her lab develops tools for real-time monitoring of treatments and improving therapeutic efficacy through targeted approaches.

Awards & Recognition: Early Investigator Award (IPA), Rising Star Award (World Molecular Imaging Congress), Exemplary Engineer Award (Tufts), and multiple grants from NIH and industry collaborations.

• Teaching: Courses include Analytical Tools in Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Capstone Projects, and design of medical instrumentation.
• Grants: Over $3M in NIH funding for projects on photoacoustic-guided therapies, nanocarriers, and PDT dosimetry.

Labs & Collaborations: iBIT Lab at Tufts focuses on interdisciplinary approaches with clinicians in the Boston area. Ongoing projects include LED-based imaging systems and biodegradable nanoparticles for cancer treatment.