Area of Research: Imaging and Spectroscopy for Biomedical Applications
Biomedical Imaging- Mid-IR/Thermal Imaging in Medicine
- Surgical navigation
- Image-guided surgical interventions
- Biopreservation
Recent Courses Taught
- PHYS 2101: Introductory Physics for Scientists and Engineers
- PHYS 3141: Introduction to Modern Physics
- PHYS 3160: Stellar Astrophysics
- PHYS 4140: Nuclear Physics
Professional Experience
- Professor of Physics and Optical Science, UNC Charlotte (2020 – present)
- Associate Professor of Physics and Optical Science, UNC Charlotte (2004 – 2019)
- Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of Physics and Optical Science, UNC Charlotte (2003 – 2012)
- Assistant Professor of Physics and Optical Science, UNC Charlotte (1998 – 2004)
- Visiting Assistant. Professor of Physics and Optical Science, UNC Charlotte (1996-1998)
- Grainger Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Enrico Fermi Institute, University of Chicago (1994-1996)
Education
- Ph.D., 1994, Astronomy, University of Texas at Austin
- M.A., 1991, Astronomy, University of Texas at Austin
- B.S., 1989, Physics with Highest Honors, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Honors and Awards
- Senior Member, National Academy of Inventors, February 2025
- Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) – National Academy of Inventors International Patent Award, 3rd place, December 2024
- Winner of ISBER 2023 Best Paper Award
- Bonnie Cone Fellowship, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2007
- Oak Ridge Associated Universities Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award, 1999
- Grainger Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, University of Chicago, 1994-1996
- University of Texas Graduate Fellowship, 1993 – 1994
- Chancellor’s Award in Physics, University of North Carolina, 1989