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Postdoctoral and Graduate Student Positions in Biomedical Optics Laboratory, University of Kentucky

The Biomedical Optics Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Kentucky, invites applications for postdoctoral and graduate student positions, supported by NIH funds (R01, R21, R41). The Lab develops optical spectroscopy and imaging for quantification of blood flow, oxygenation and oxygen metabolism in normal and diseased tissues of animals and humans. The motivation is to explore the feasibility of optical instruments for diagnosis of various tissue/vascular diseases (e.g., cancer, stroke, cardiovascular disease) and longitudinal monitoring of therapies (e.g., medication, chemo-radiation, revascularization).
Responsibilities will consist of design and development of optical spectroscopy and imaging systems, data analysis, image reconstruction, and in vivo measurements of tissue hemodynamics and metabolism. To apply, submit a CV and a statement of interests to:

Guoqiang Yu, Ph.D, Professor

Department of Biomedical Engineering
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0108
Email: guoqiang.yu@uky.edu

Current Members

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Faezeh Akbari Ph.D. Candidate

Nasibeh Asadi Isakan Ph.D. Student

Faraneh Fathi Ph.D. Candidate

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Chowdhury Azimul Haque Ph.D. Candidate

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Mubashir Hussain Postdoctoral Scholar

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Samaneh Rabienia Ph.D. Candidate

Pegah Safavi Ph.D. Candidate

Peiwen Zhang Postdoctoral Scholar

Former Members

Mingjun Zhao

Ph.D. student: 2012-2019; 
Postdoc Scholar: 2019-2020

Dara Singh

Postdoctoral Scholar: 2021 - 2023

Ahmed Ali Bahrani

Ph.D. student: 2013-2020

Ran Cheng

Ph.D. student: 2008-2013

Lixin Dong

Ph.D. student: 2010-2015

Katelyn Guley

M.S. student: 2010-2012

Lian He

Ph.D. student: 2010-2015

Brad Henry

M.S. student: 2011-2014

Chong Huang

Postdoc, Scientist, Research Assistant 
Professor: 2012-2021

Daniel Irwin

Research Scientist

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Daniel Kameny, M.D.

Clinical coordinator: 2010-2011

Weikai Kong

M.S. student: 2014-2016

Ting Li

Postdoctoral Scholar: 2012

Yu Lin

Postdoctoral Scholar: 2010-2014

Xuhui Liu

Ph.D. Student: 2018 - 2023

Siavash Mazdeyasna

PhD Student: 2015 - 2020; 
Postdoc: 2020 - 2021

Jesse T. McDonald

Laboratory Technician: 2024 - 2025

Mehrana Mohtasebi

Ph.D. Student: 2018 - 2023

Aulia Nasution, Ph.D.

Visiting scholar: 2011-2012

Myeongsu Seong

Visiting student: 2015

Chaebeom Yeo

Postdoctoral Scholar: 2023-2024

Youquan Zhao, Ph.D.

Visiting scholar: 2008-2009