معرفی
Dr. Yuanyuan Gao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Wichita State University, where she leads the Neuroimaging Lab. Her research focuses on advancing optical neuroimaging techniques, particularly functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), to enhance clinical applications and understand neural processes in neurological and psychiatric conditions. She also holds a postdoctoral position at Stanford University, emphasizing neuroimaging combined with machine learning and motor skill analysis.
- Education: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
- Affiliations: Wichita State University (Primary), Stanford University (Postdoc)
Research Interests: Dr. Gao's work spans neuroimaging method development (e.g., fNIRS artifact correction, multimodal EEG-fNIRS integration), clinical applications (e.g., aphasia, Fragile X syndrome), and translational studies in motor learning and surgical skill assessment. She emphasizes inclusivity in neuroimaging by addressing demographic variability in signal quality.
Publications: Her recent work highlights advancements in fNIRS signal processing, motion artifact removal via deep learning, and applications in surgical skill evaluation. Key themes include neural plasticity, environmental toxin impacts, and functional connectivity analysis.
Labs/Teams: Her Neuroimaging Lab develops cutting-edge fNIRS methodologies and collaborates on translational projects, such as neurostimulation for surgical skill enhancement and machine learning-driven predictive models.
