Meenakshi Chauhan

Dr. Chauhan is a Postdoctoral fellow. She received her Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IITH), India, and worked as a postdoc at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Specializes in biomaterials synthesis for tissue engineering and cancer drug delivery. With expertise in in vitro and in vivo testing, she also explores the immune system and immunotherapy, driving innovation at the intersection of biomaterials and immunology. In her free time, she enjoys playing badminton and spending time with nature. 

Boran Chen

Boran is a postdoctoral research associate co-advised by Prof. Chen and Prof. Jeff Moore in the Department of Chemistry. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University with Prof. John Torkelson, where his research focused on developing recyclable crosslinked polymers. His current research interest centers on advancing mechanochemical dynamic therapy (MDT) for cancer treatment leveraging innovative chemistry and engineering strategies. In his free time, he loves working out, playing guitar, snowboarding, and taking road trips. 

Junxi Yi

Junxi is a graduate student in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical biology from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). During his studies, he was honored with several prestigious awards, including the Bronze Award for Outstanding Student Scholarship, the Wu Xuezhou Scholarship, and the Lu Jiaxi Talent Program Scholarship. Outside of the lab, Junxi enjoys bouldering, playing the double bass, and writing.

Alex Lee

Alex is a graduate student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Rice University and worked at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST). He is interested in leveraging signal processing and computer vision techniques to advance medical imaging. When he’s not in the lab, Alex enjoys playing soccer and connecting with new people.

Zihao (Jack) Huang

Zihao is a graduate student majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. He earned his bachelor’s degree in electronic information engineering from Shanghai Tech University. Zihao has a strong interest in biomedical imaging, particularly in photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging modalities. In his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer and working out at the gym.

Yueying (Tobby) Qiu

Tobby is a graduate student majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. She graduated with a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University. During her time at Columbia, her research focused on High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) and early detection of liver metastases using single-transducer harmonic motion imaging (ST-HMI), an ultrasound-based elastography technique. She is experienced in ultrasound imaging, animal handling, histopathological examinations, and microscopy. Tobby is interested in combining photoacoustic/super-resolution ultrasound imaging with deep learning for disease monitoring. In her free time, she enjoys music, food, traveling, and spending time with friends

Tianda Huang

Tianda is a graduate student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. He completed both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in ECE at the University of Texas at Austin. He has experience developing embedded systems for automotive and medical applications and is interested in the device and systems side of multimodal imaging, with a particular emphasis on wearable technologies. When not in the lab, Tianda enjoys exploring new places and spending time outdoors.

Rebecca Huang

Rebecca is a graduate student in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. She earned her bachelor’s degree in ECE from National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan. Her research experience includes EEG and brain-computer interfaces. In UIUC, she is particular interest in biomedical imaging, especially photoacoustic and super-resolution ultrasound imaging. Outside the lab, Rebecca enjoys watching movies, hiking, and exploring new places.

Harbin Li

Harbin is a graduate student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he previously earned his B.S. His research spans neuroengineering and biomedical imaging, with experience in ultrasound modulation, photoacoustic laser control, and EEG connectivity analysis. Harbin led FPGA-based neural network acceleration projects and co-founded outreach programs impacting over 1,000 students.

Zhiyuan (Pack) Cao

Pack is a graduate student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He joined UIUC through the joint degree program with Zhejiang University (ZJU). His research interests lie in signal processing and imaging. Outside the lab, Pack enjoys playing soccer and exploring new places.

Max Uvarov

Max is a second-year computer engineering student at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Having worked with wearable sensors and microcontrollers in depth in past projects, he seeks to apply his interest in nanotechnology and sensor data collection/processing to advance medical imaging technology. In the long term, he plans to pursue a career at the intersection of hardware design and semiconductor engineering. Beyond academics, Max is an avid rock climber and a board game enthusiast.

Sean Chen

Sean is an undergraduate student pursuing Electrical Engineering with a deep passion for cutting-edge technologies that bridge engineering and medicine. He is fascinated by advancements in medical imaging, surgical robotics, as he believes these innovations hold the key to revolutionizing healthcare. Beyond academics, he thrives on continuous learning and actively seek opportunities to develop new skills in research and ands-on projects. Outside of the classroom, he maintains a balanced lifestyle by hitting the gym, playing golf, and exploring new destinations through travel.

Nicole Tchorz

Nicole is a second-year undergraduate student studying Electrical Engineering at UIUC. She has an interest in EEG brain-computer interfaces and signal processing applications in the biomedical field. Beyond academics, Nicole enjoys hiking, traveling, and playing ultimate frisbee.

Clair Zhu

Clair is a junior undergraduate student studying Computer Engineering here at UIUC. She is interest in medical imaging and diagnostic devices.

Nittin Murthi Dhekshinamoorthy

Nittin is a first-year Computer Engineering student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Driven by a profound interest in machine learning, Nittin has already made significant strides in his academic journey. His fervent curiosity has led him to immerse himself in projects exploring the practical applications of machine learning, particularly within the realm of biomedical image segmentation. Despite being in the early stages of his undergraduate studies, Nittin exhibits a remarkable depth of understanding and dedication to his field. Nittin has aspirations to specialize in machine learning, recognizing its pivotal role in shaping the future of technology. With an unwavering determination to delve deeper into the intricacies of this field, he aims to contribute meaningfully to advancements in computer engineering and machine learning. He is the fellow of the PURE program at U of I.

Sathvik Pai

Sathvik Pai was an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign who majored in Brain and Cognitive Science. He is interested in applying computational methods for biomedical image segmentation. Outside of academics, he enjoys playing basketball and soccer. 

Ethan Snow

Ethan is a rising sophomore majoring in Bioengineering at UIUC. He is interested in pursuing a career in biomedical imaging research.

Sriniketh Nadella

Sriniketh is a first-year Bioengineering student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has interests in biomechanics and cell and tissue engineering. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer and basketball along with going to the gym.

Asheera Kaul

Asheera Kaul is an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, majoring in Bioengineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering. She is passionate about decentralizing healthcare through the development of improved technologies for diagnostics, imaging, and treatment. In her free time, Asheera enjoys exploring Urbana-Champaign and listening to live music. She also loves cooking, ceramics, and reading.

Jiayun Jiang

Jiayun is an undergraduate student majoring in Electrical Engineering at the ZJU-UIUC Institute. Her research spans flexible miniature medical robots at Westlake University, where she designed soft structures using PDMS and electromagnetic actuation for confined-space motion, and an ultra-high voltage live-work maintenance robot. She has also worked on an AI-powered literature review system using RAG technology and led a gum-protecting electric toothbrush project integrating mechanical feedback and wireless control. In her free time, she participates in public service activities including online teaching and cultural heritage promotion.