Yun-Sheng Chen

Yun-Sheng Chen is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with affiliations in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory, and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. His research focuses on photoacoustic imaging, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering, with applications in cancer diagnosis, therapeutic nanomaterials, and wireless power transfer.

Chen’s work integrates optical, acoustic, and nanoscale technologies to develop innovative diagnostic and therapeutic tools. Key areas include dual-modal imaging techniques (photoacoustic/ultrasound), plasmonic nanostructures for tumor detection, and mechanochemical nanoparticles for targeted therapy. He also explores reconfigurable metasurfaces for wireless power systems and wearable technology.

Recent contributions include advancements in sparsity-constrained photoacoustic imaging, biomimetic membrane-protected contrast agents, and injectable nanoparticles for deep-tissue therapy. His research bridges engineering and medicine, addressing challenges in precision imaging and therapy guidance.