Optical Interrogation Systems Professors and Supervisors

Peter Van Daeleمشاهده پروفایل

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Ghent UniversityBelgium

Peter Van Daele is a Senior full professor at Ghent University, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture and the Department of Information Technology (EA05). His research is centered at the Centre for Microsystems Technology and the Internet Technology and Data Science Lab, where he leads significant work in optical communications, photonics, and flexible electronics. His research interests focus on optical sensors, polymer-based optical interconnections, and embedded photonic systems. He has pioneered techniques for embedding optical components in printed circuit boards and flexible substrates, enabling applications in artificial optical skins, biomedical sensing, and tactile sensor systems. His work bridges fundamental photonics research with practical engineering solutions for communications, sensing, and medical applications. Professor Van Daele's publication record spans over two decades with more than 470 publications, demonstrating consistent research activity through to 2022. His recent work shows a strategic shift toward network security and next-generation internet architecture while maintaining his core expertise in optical sensing systems. The evolution of his research demonstrates a progression from fundamental optical component design toward integrated systems with practical applications. He has led major European research initiatives including BONE (Building the future Optical Network in Europe) and has coordinated significant projects such as 'Embedding of optical and opto-electronic components in printed circuit boards' (2007-2012) and 'FAOS: Flexible Artificial Optical Skin' (2007-2010). His work has received funding from the Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO) and various regional and community funding bodies. Professor Van Daele maintains an active research profile with recent publications in 2021-2022 on optical communications and network security, indicating he continues to be a significant contributor to his field. His collaborative work spans multiple European institutions, demonstrating strong international research connections in the photonics and telecommunications domains.

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Ruiguo Yangمشاهده پروفایل

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Michigan State UniversityUnited States

Dr. Ruiguo Yang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU), affiliated with the Institute for Quantitative Health Science & Engineering. He holds the Robert F. and Myrna L. Krohn Professorship, previously serving at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2016-2024). His research focuses on biomechanics of cell-cell junctions, integrating engineering, physical sciences, and biology to develop technologies for clinical translation. Key interests include BioMEMS, single-cell manipulation, and mechanotransduction. He earned a B.S. and M.S. from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (China), and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from MSU (2014). His lab investigates how epithelial cell-cell junctions respond to mechanical forces, aiming to elucidate biophysical mechanisms in health and disease. Techniques developed include acoustic wave tweezers and porous substrate electroporation for high-throughput assays. Awards include the NSF CAREER (2022) and NIH MIRA (2023) grants. The lab actively recruits postdocs, graduate, and undergraduate students. Notable achievements include pioneering studies on desmosomal cadherin tension in pemphigus vulgaris and strain-rate-dependent mechanics of cell adhesions. Translational efforts target tissue regeneration and clinical advancements through interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Maxim N. Cherkashinمشاهده پروفایل

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Ruhr University BochumGermany

Dr.-Ing. Maxim N. Cherkashin is a Researcher at the Photonics and Terahertz Technology Team within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Ruhr University Bochum. His work focuses on advancing optical and biomedical imaging techniques through innovative uses of ultrasonics and wavefront shaping. Research interests include: Ultrasound-guided light manipulation in scattering media Photoacoustic imaging and wavefront shaping for medical diagnostics Development of multimode fiber-based sensing systems Recent articles emphasize breakthroughs in: Enhancing fluorescence detection in hidden targets via ultrasound waveguiding Reconfigurable ultrasound systems for deep-tissue optical imaging Optical fiber integration with ultrasonic sensors His team collaborates on projects like "Ultrasonic wave guidance of light deep into scattering media" , advancing applications in biomedical optics and photonics. Labs/Teams: Active member of the Photonics & Terahertz Technology research group, contributing to state-of-the-art imaging systems and sensor development.

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Suzanne van der Veldtمشاهده پروفایل

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University of GroningenNetherlands

Suzanne van der Veldt serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering within the Groningen Institute for Evolutionary Life Sciences (GELIFES), specializing in the behavioural neuroscience cluster. Her research focuses on how the brain distinguishes between safe and threatening contexts, particularly examining failures in this process that lead to anxiety disorders, PTSD, and other fear-related conditions. PhD in Neuroscience from McGill University (2016-2021) as a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar Postdoctoral fellowship at Université de Montréal and CHU Sainte-Justine (2021-2025) supported by CIHR and FRQS fellowships MSc in European Master in Neuroscience (Neurasmus program) (2013-2015) Her research integrates traditional laboratory approaches with innovative studies of free-roaming mice in semi-naturalistic environments to bridge the gap between controlled experiments and real-world complexity. She specializes in the septohippocampal system, employing cutting-edge techniques including multi-region neural recordings, cell-type specific manipulations, and miniaturized calcium imaging in freely behaving animals. Her work examines how neural circuits assign emotional value to places and experiences, with particular attention to sex differences in emotional processing and vulnerability to anxiety disorders. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent focus on hippocampal-septal circuitry, with significant contributions to understanding spatial memory coding, neural oscillations (particularly theta and gamma rhythms), and the neural basis of fear conditioning. Her research increasingly incorporates sex as a biological variable and examines circuit dysfunctions in psychiatric conditions. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (prestigious Canadian doctoral award) CIHR Fellowship (Canadian Institutes of Health Research) FRQS Fellowship (Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé) Dr. van der Veldt leads the Van der Veldt Lab for Behavioural Neuroscience, which investigates emotional processing through innovative approaches combining circuit neuroscience with ethologically relevant behavioral paradigms. Her lab receives funding through tenure-track mechanisms at the University of Groningen and previously secured competitive fellowships during her postdoctoral training. The lab actively collaborates with international neuroscience groups, particularly with researchers at McGill University and Université de Montréal.

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Serena Bovettiمشاهده پروفایل

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University of TurinItaly

Serena Bovetti serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology at the University of Turin, Italy. Her research integrates advanced optical techniques with cellular neuroscience to investigate neural circuit dynamics and adult neurogenesis, primarily within the olfactory system and neocortex. Her primary research interests encompass adult-born neuron integration in olfactory circuits, molecular mechanisms of neural plasticity, and the development of cutting-edge two-photon imaging methodologies. She specializes in patterned illumination techniques, optogenetic manipulation, and microendoscopic approaches for high-resolution in vivo brain imaging. Her work bridges molecular neuroscience with systems-level circuit analysis to understand how sensory experience shapes neural network organization. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on developing and applying optical tools to dissect neural circuit function. Her research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration between biomedical engineering and neuroscience, with particular emphasis on cortical state transitions, inhibitory circuit control, and experience-dependent plasticity in adult-born neurons. The work spans cellular, circuit, and systems neuroscience levels. No scientific awards were explicitly documented in the provided materials. Dr. Bovetti leads the Adult Neurogenesis research group and participates in the PRIN PNRR 2022 DELIMIT project (Discovering the Effectors of Lifestyle-driven Memory enhancement via Inflammation). While specific students aren't listed, her extensive publication record with junior co-authors indicates active mentorship of graduate researchers. She serves on the Departmental Council and teaches Comparative Anatomy courses across multiple biology degree programs. Her laboratory develops and applies advanced optical techniques including two-photon microscopy, patterned illumination systems, and microendoscopic platforms. The research team collaborates extensively on interdisciplinary projects involving neural circuit mapping, optogenetic control, and the molecular regulation of adult neurogenesis, with particular focus on the olfactory bulb as a model system for neuroplasticity studies.

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Melissa Skalaمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Wisconsin-MadisonUnited States

Melissa Skala, Ph.D., is the Carol Skornicka Chair of Biomedical Imaging at the Morgridge Institute for Research and a full Professor of Biomedical Engineering & Medical Physics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her laboratory pioneers label-free optical imaging technologies—most notably fluorescence-lifetime microscopy and optical coherence tomography—to quantify metabolic heterogeneity in cancer, immune cells and engineered tissues, with direct translation to cell-therapy manufacturing and personalized cancer medicine. Education Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, 2007, Duke University M.S. Biomedical Engineering, 2004, University of Wisconsin–Madison B.S. Physics, 2002, Washington State University Research Focus The Skala lab develops and applies cutting-edge photonics platforms—including autofluorescence lifetime imaging, optical redox ratio mapping, second-harmonic generation, and light-sheet microscopy—to interrogate metabolic states of single cells and organoids in vitro and in vivo . Major thrusts include: Cancer metabolism and immunotherapy response Immune cell activation and exhaustion Stem-cell and CAR-T manufacturing quality control Micro-physiological disease models Machine-learning–driven image analysis Publication Trends Across >250 peer-reviewed papers since 2004, she has progressed from foundational studies on NAD(P)H/FAD redox imaging in epithelial tissues to recent landmark reports defining metabolic biomarkers for T-cell activation, immune-cell subtyping, and patient-derived cancer organoid drug response. A 2025–2024 cluster emphasizes label-free metabolic monitoring of stem-cell-derived cardiomyocytes, neutrophil functional states, and collagen remodeling during immunotherapy. Scientific Honors Fellow, OSA, SPIE, AIMBE (2019) Carol Skornicka Chair, Morgridge Institute (2022) Daniel M. Albert Chair, Retina Research Foundation (2021) Stand Up To Cancer – Sharp Collaboration Award (2017) NSF CAREER Award (2016) NIH/NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) (2010) Grants & Team Mentorship Dr. Skala directs multiple active NIH grants (R01, R35, P30) totaling several million dollars, focusing on metabolic imaging for cancer immunotherapy, stem-cell manufacturing, and infectious disease models. The Skala Laboratory actively recruits and mentors graduate students and post-doctoral researchers, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations across engineering, oncology and immunology. Laboratory & Infrastructure The Skala Lab is equipped with custom-built multimodal optical systems, high-throughput microfluidic platforms, and dedicated animal-imaging suites. Core capabilities include time-correlated single-photon counting, hyperspectral imaging, and AI-driven single-cell analytics.

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Paolo Mediniمشاهده پروفایل

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Umea UniversitySweden

Paolo Medini is an Associate Professor at Umeå University, affiliated with the Department of Medical and Translational Biology and the Center for Transdisciplinary AI. His research focuses on cortical microcircuits, sensory processing, and brain recovery mechanisms. Neuroscience Neurophysiology Cortical Plasticity Optogenetics His lab investigates how sensory information is processed by distinct cell types in cortical circuits and how these circuits adapt after brain lesions or sensory deprivations. Research spans both adaptive and maladaptive plasticity, aiming to differentiate molecular mechanisms for targeted interventions. Recent publications highlight applications of all-optical interrogation strategies and multisensory integration in the neocortex. Paolo Medini's group employs advanced techniques such as in vivo patch clamp recordings, two-photon calcium imaging, and optogenetics. They use genetically modified strains to study cell-type-specific responses and circuit reorganization post-lesion. Their work is critical for developing therapies in neurodegenerative diseases and cortical repair. Environmental enrichment for brain recovery (Nature Neuroscience) Cortical microcircuit organization (Neuron) Post-stroke plasticity (Journal of Physiology)

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Adam Englerمشاهده پروفایل

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University of California, San DiegoUnited States

Adam Engler is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California San Diego. His research focuses on mechanotransduction, extracellular matrix regulation, and biophysical cues in cellular behavior, spanning cancer metastasis, cardiac function, and stem cell differentiation. He leads multiple NIH- and NSF-funded projects investigating matrix stiffness, tumor progression, and muscle dysfunction. Research Interests: Mechanotransduction in cancer and cardiac cells Dynamic extracellular matrix modeling Stem cell niche engineering Biophysical signaling in metastasis Age-related muscle degeneration Conductive biomaterials for tissue maturation Recent Publications: His work spans biophysical interrogation of glioblastoma invasion, mechanogenetic approaches in muscle dysfunction, and heterogeneous cancer cell mechanics. Articles highlight stiffness-driven cell fate decisions, adhesome technology for metastatic markers, and collaborative efforts in medical device design. Grants: Major funding includes NIH R01NS116802 (2020-2025), NIH R25EB023839 (2018-2024), and NSF grants on cancer cell mechanics and tissue engineering. Labs & Collaborations: Engler's lab integrates bioengineering and molecular biology, collaborating with teams at UCSD and across institutions to develop dynamic hydrogels, conductive scaffolds, and single-cell atlases for cardiac and cancer research.

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Benayahu Elbaz-eilonمشاهده پروفایل

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Northwestern UniversityUnited States

Dr. Benayahu Elbaz-eilon serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, specializing in the MS/Neuroimmunology division. His research program focuses on the molecular mechanisms regulating myelin-forming cells in both central and peripheral nervous systems. BS: Bar-Ilan University (2002) MS: Bar-Ilan University (2004) PhD: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2010) Postdoctoral Training: University of Chicago, Neuroscience (2016) Dr. Elbaz-eilon's research centers on transcriptional control of oligodendrocyte differentiation and CNS myelination, with particular emphasis on the ZFP24 transcription factor. His laboratory investigates how oligodendrocyte lineage cells shape the brain's extracellular matrix and explores metabolic pathways protecting against lipid peroxidation. In the peripheral nervous system, his team studies injury mechanisms, recovery processes, and remyelination following damage to Schwann cells. His work bridges fundamental developmental neurobiology with translational applications for demyelinating disorders like multiple sclerosis. Analysis of Dr. Elbaz-eilon's publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on myelin biology, with recent work (2020-2024) increasingly emphasizing transcriptional regulation in oligodendrocytes, neuron-glia interactions, and the molecular basis of demyelinating diseases. His publications span high-impact journals including Neuron, Cell Reports, and Nature Nanotechnology, demonstrating interdisciplinary approaches combining molecular neuroscience with advanced bioengineering techniques. Dr. Elbaz-eilon leads an active research laboratory with current staff including Research Technologists Haley Tokars and Tanya Klein. His laboratory is part of Northwestern's Neuroimmunology Research program, collaborating with the Popko Lab and other neuroscience research groups within the Feinberg School of Medicine. He serves on the Editorial Board of Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience (2023-present) and is a member of the American Society for Neurochemistry (2022-present).

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Janina Kneippمشاهده پروفایل

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Leibniz Institute for Crystal GrowthGermany

Prof. Dr. Janina Kneipp is a Professor (W3) of Physical Chemistry at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, where she has led an active research group since 2012. She previously held positions as Assistant Professor at HU Berlin/BAM (2008-2012), Junior Researcher at BAM (2005-2008), and research appointments at Harvard Medical School, Princeton University, and Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam. Education: Dr. rer. nat. (summa cum laude), Freie Universität Berlin (2002) Undergraduate/Graduate Studies in Biology & Physics, Freie Universität Berlin (1992-1998) Research Focus: Her interdisciplinary work bridges physical chemistry and biospectroscopy, with particular emphasis on: Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) for complex sample analysis Plasmonic catalysis and hot electron chemistry Multiphoton-excited vibrational spectroscopy Nanoscale biochemical mapping in plant and animal systems Development of advanced plasmonic substrates Publication Trends: Recent work demonstrates strong focus on multimodal spectroscopy applications, with studies combining SERS, hyper-Raman, IR, and synchrotron techniques to address questions in catalysis, nanoparticle-cell interactions, plant biochemistry, and biosensing. Publications frequently incorporate advanced nanomaterials, electrochemical methods, and machine learning-assisted spectral analysis. Scientific Awards: Fellow, European Academy of Sciences (2020) Caroline von Humboldt Professorship (2019) Wilhelm Ostwald Fellow, BAM (2012) Bunsen-Kirchhoff Award, GDCh (2010) ERC Starting Grant (2010) Academic Leadership: Currently advises 5 PhD students and leads multiple collaborative initiatives. Serves as Board Member of Einstein Center Catalysis (since 2019), Head of Chemistry Department (2014-2016), and Speaker of Graduate School SALSA (since 2012). Secured funding through DFG, EU networks, and ERC grants supporting spectroscopy infrastructure development. Lab & Team: Leads the KneippLab research group with 2 postdoctoral researchers, 5 graduate students, and technical staff. Research focuses on developing spectroscopic methods for interrogating biological and chemical processes at nanoscale resolution using plasmonic enhancement strategies.

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Marcello Meneghettiمشاهده پروفایل

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University of CopenhagenDenmark

Marcello Meneghetti serves as a Guest researcher in the Department of Neuroscience's Neuronal Signalling group at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. His work centers on developing cutting-edge optical fiber technologies for neural interfacing and brain monitoring, with emphasis on biocompatible implantable devices. His research spans neural interface engineering, focusing on temperature sensing, infrared stimulation, and optoacoustic imaging through polymer optical fibers. Key methodologies include femtosecond laser inscription and gas-filled hollow-core fiber systems for creating minimally invasive neural monitoring tools that bridge neuroscience and photonics. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals strong trends in in vivo neural applications, particularly biodegradable brain implants and spinal cord interrogation systems. His work consistently integrates materials science with neural engineering to address challenges in biocompatibility and precision neural monitoring. Though no formal awards are documented in the source material, his research has attracted coverage from 4 news outlets and academic attention on platforms like Mendeley with 3 readers. Meneghetti maintains active collaborations with R. W. Berg and C. Markos across multiple publications, operating within Copenhagen's interdisciplinary neuroscience-photonics research ecosystem. His current work focuses on advancing polymer fiber technologies for safer, more effective neural diagnostics and interventions.

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