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Wan Y. Shih, PhD, is a Professor at Drexel University's School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems. She is a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), with a research focus on piezoelectric biosensors and quantum dot development.
- BS in Physics, Tsing-Hua University, 1976
- PhD in Physics, Ohio State University, 1984
Her translational biomedical research integrates physical science and engineering principles to develop innovative medical devices addressing unmet clinical needs. Key contributions include the piezoelectric finger (PEF) breast cancer detector, intraoperative margin assessment tools, and PEPS molecular tests. Her work spans biosensors, biomaterials, and diagnostic technologies.
She has published 116 peer-reviewed articles and holds 38 issued patents, including four licensed technologies. Notable inventions include the iBE™ device, which has screened 200,000+ women globally since its 2017 partnership with GE Global Health. Her research laboratory focuses on piezoelectric sensors, quantum dots, and tissue elasticity imaging.
- Fellow, National Academy of Inventors (NAI)
- Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)
- Recipient of American Ceramic Society's Edward C. Henry Electronics Division Best Paper Award (1999)
- CURE Program Grant Awardee (2016)
Her lab develops cutting-edge technologies combining physics, materials science, and clinical medicine. Collaborations with global health organizations have enabled rapid deployment of non-invasive diagnostic solutions in underserved regions of Asia, Africa, and Mexico.
