Research Vision
We aim to pioneer ultrasound-based imaging and therapeutic platforms that are intelligent, accessible, and clinically transformative.
Our vision is to advance non-invasive medical technologies that bridge the gap between engineering innovation and real-world healthcare needs.
Focused Ultrasound Therapy
We develop non-invasive therapeutic systems using focused ultrasound (FUS) for applications such as blood-brain barrier opening, cerebrospinal fluid modulation, and targeted drug delivery, with impact across neurology, oncology, and beyond.
Portable Ultrasound Systems
Our team designs compact, wearable ultrasound systems to expand access to advanced therapies beyond traditional hospital settings. By enabling safe and effective treatment at home or at the point of care, we aim to lower healthcare costs and reduce the burden of frequent hospital visits. Our systems prioritize patient convenience and comfort, supporting continuous therapies through intuitive and accessible designs.
Real-Time Monitoring & Feedback Systems
We build real-time signal/image processing pipelines for treatment visualization and guidance, including cavitation imaging (passive acoustic mapping), displacement tracking, super-resolution vascular imaging, and adaptive feedback control for personalized therapy.
AI-Powered Imaging & Therapy Systems
We leverage machine learning and AI techniques to improve image quality, automate therapeutic decision-making, and accelerate signal reconstruction, aiming to build intelligent systems that enable real-time, closed-loop medical interventions with greater precision and reliability.
Ultrasound Localization Microscopy
We focus on advancing ultrasound localization microscopy (ULM) for transcranial applications. We address key challenges such as skull-induced aberrations, signal attenuation, and low signal-to-noise ratios. Our work integrates deep learning and adaptive signal processing to enhance microbubble detection, compensate for acoustic distortions, and enable real-time vascular reconstruction. Through these innovations, we aim to achieve high-fidelity vascular mapping and functional imaging to support precise diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring of brain diseases.
Shear Wave Elastography
We advance shear wave elastography by developing innovative algorithms for more accurate and reliable characterization of tissue biomechanics. Our work addresses key challenges such as complex tissue structures and variability in propagation patterns, enabling improved elasticity mapping for diagnostic applications and therapeutic monitoring.
