Feng Guo | Bioengineering Technologies | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr.Feng Guo | Bioengineering Technologies | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Summary:

Dr. Feng Guo is an accomplished Associate Professor at Indiana University, with significant contributions to the fields of molecular neuroscience, cancer research, and nanotechnology. His groundbreaking work with acoustic tweezers has garnered international recognition, leading to numerous awards including the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award and the Young Innovator Award by the Journal of “Nano Research”. Dr. Guo’s academic journey began with a B.S. in Physics from Wuhan University, followed by a Ph.D. from The Pennsylvania State University. He has held notable positions at Stanford University and various research assistant roles, culminating in his current tenure at Indiana University where he continues to push the boundaries of scientific innovation.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. in Engineering Science and Mechanics (2011-2015), The Pennsylvania State University

  • Thesis: Acoustic Tweezers: Manipulating Micro-objects with the Power of Sound
  • Advisor: Tony Jun Huang, Duke University

B.S. in Physics (2003-2007), Wuhan University, China

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. Feng Guo has a distinguished career in academia and research. Since 2023, he has been an Affiliate Member of the Gill Center for Molecular Neurosciences at Indiana University, complementing his role as an Affiliate Member of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, a position he has held since 2020. He has been an Associated Member of the Simon Cancer Center at the Indiana University School of Medicine since 2018. Dr. Guo joined Indiana University in 2017 as an Assistant Professor in the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering and was later promoted to Associate Professor with tenure. Prior to his tenure at Indiana University, he was a Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellow at the School of Medicine, Stanford University, from 2016 to 2017. His early research roles include serving as a Research Assistant at the College of Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University (2011-2015), the School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, China (2010-2011), and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (2008-2009).

Honors & Awards:

2023: Young Innovator Award, Journal of “Nano Research”, Springer

2022: Early Career Award, The Pennsylvania State University

2021: Emerging Investigator, Journal of “Nanoscale”, Royal Society of Chemistry

2021: Outstanding Junior Faculty Award, Indiana University

2020: Luddy Faculty Fellow, Indiana University

2020: NIH Director’s New Innovator Award, National Institutes of Health

2019: GLUE Award, Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute

2017: Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellowship, School of Medicine, Stanford University

2016: Thomas and June Beaver Award, The Pennsylvania State University

2012: NSF CMMI Conference Fellowship, National Science Foundation

2006: The People Scholarship, Wuhan University, China

Panels & Services

NIH Panels: ETTN (2022); ZDA1 (2022 spring, 2022 fall); MCST (2023)

NSF Panels: CCSS (2018); CASIS (2021); BMMB (2023)

Others: Swedish Research Council (2020); Alzheimer’s Association (2021); Austrian Science Council (2022)

Research Interests

Acoustic tweezers and their applications in manipulating micro-objects

Nanotechnology and its biomedical applications

Molecular neuroscience and cancer research

Development of innovative methodologies for cell and tissue manipulation

Top Noted Publication:

Microneedle Patch-Mediated Treatment of Bacterial Biofilms

  • Authors: J Xu, R Danehy, H Cai, Z Ao, M Pu, A Nusawardhana, D Rowe-Magnus, and others
  • Journal: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2019

Droplet Electric Separator Microfluidic Device for Cell Sorting

  • Authors: F Guo, XH Ji, K Liu, RX He, LB Zhao, ZX Guo, W Liu, SS Guo, XZ Zhao
  • Journal: Applied Physics Letters, 2010

One-stop Microfluidic Assembly of Human Brain Organoids to Model Prenatal Cannabis Exposure

  • Authors: Z Ao, H Cai, DJ Havert, Z Wu, Z Gong, JM Beggs, K Mackie, F Guo
  • Journal: Analytical Chemistry, 2020

High-Throughput Acoustofluidic Fabrication of Tumor Spheroids

  • Authors: B Chen, Y Wu, Z Ao, H Cai, A Nunez, Y Liu, J Foley, KP Nephew, X Lu, and others
  • Journal: Lab on a Chip, 2019

Autoq: Automated Kernel-Wise Neural Network Quantization

  • Authors: Q Lou, F Guo, L Liu, M Kim, L Jiang
  • Journal: arXiv preprint, 2019

 

 

Hien Thanh Le | Electrical Engineering Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hien Thanh Le, Electrical Engineering Award, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at HUIT, Vietnam

Summary:

Dr. Hien Thanh Le is an accomplished electrical engineer with a diverse background in academia and industry. He holds a Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering from the National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, where he pursued research in optical design. Prior to his doctoral studies, Dr. Le completed his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam, focusing on clean development mechanism projects for manufacturing construction materials.

With extensive professional experience spanning over a decade, Dr. Le has served as a lecturer at Dong Nai Technology University, Vietnam, where he teaches courses in Power Plant Technology, Electrical System Operation and Control, and Engineering Technology. He has also contributed significantly to research in optical design, clean energy technologies, power system analysis and control, and sustainable development.

Professional Profile:

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👩‍🎓Education & Qualification:

Bachelor of Engineer of Electrification and Power Supply:

  • Institution: LAC HONG University
  • Duration: October 2007 – October 2012
  • Major: Electrification and Power
  • GPA: 7.47

Master of Electrical Engineering:

  • Institution: HCMC University of Technology and Education
  • Duration: December 2012 – October 2015
  • Major: Electrical Engineering
  • Thesis Topic: “Set up clean development mechanism project file for some manufacturing of construction materials”
  • GPA: 6.59

Doctoral of Electrical Engineering:

  • Institution: National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
  • Duration: September 2017 – September 2021
  • Major: Electrical Engineering
  • GPA: 4.00

Professional Experience:  

Dr. Hien Thanh Le has amassed significant professional experience in the field of electrical engineering, demonstrating a commitment to both academia and industry. Since 2013, Dr. Le has served as a lecturer at Dong Nai Technology University, where he has been actively involved in teaching a variety of subjects, including Power Plant Technology, Electrical System Operation and Control, Protection and Management of Electrical Systems, and Base M&E Design, among others. In addition to teaching, he has been engaged in pioneering research endeavors, exploring new technologies and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in his field. Dr. Le has also taken on the responsibility of managing the laboratory of technology, overseeing its operations and ensuring a conducive learning environment for students. Prior to his academic role, Dr. Le worked as a Design Engineer at Gen World Company, where he was involved in the design and development of electrical devices such as transformers, generators, motors, and power electronics. His expertise extends to the design of controllers utilizing microcontrollers, programmable logic controllers, digital signal processors, and electrical circuits. Through his combined experiences in academia and industry, Dr. Le has demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing the field of electrical engineering through education, research, and practical applications.

Research Interest:

Optical Design: Dr. Le is involved in research related to optical design, which involves the development and optimization of optical systems for various applications. This may include the design of lenses, mirrors, and other optical components used in imaging systems, sensors, and communication systems.

Clean Energy Technologies: Dr. Le is interested in exploring clean energy technologies, with a focus on renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. His research may involve the design, optimization, and implementation of systems for harnessing renewable energy and integrating it into existing power grids.

Power System Analysis and Control: Dr. Le is engaged in research related to power system analysis and control, aiming to improve the efficiency, reliability, and stability of electrical power systems. This may involve the development of advanced control algorithms, grid optimization techniques, and predictive maintenance strategies.

Sustainable Development: Dr. Le is passionate about research that contributes to sustainable development goals, particularly in the context of energy and environmental sustainability. His research may involve the assessment of environmental impacts, lifecycle analysis of energy systems, and the development of sustainable technologies and practices.

Smart Grid Technologies: Dr. Le’s research interests also extend to smart grid technologies, which involve the integration of advanced communication, control, and monitoring systems into electrical power grids. His research may focus on optimizing grid operations, enhancing grid resilience, and enabling the efficient integration of renewable energy sources and distributed energy resources.

Publication Top Noted:

Design of a Society of Automotive Engineers Regular Curved Retroreflector for Enhancing Optical Efficiency and Working Area

  • Authors: LT Le, HT Le, J Lee, HY Ma, HY Lee
  • Published in: Crystals, Volume 8, Issue 12, Page 450, 2018

Design of Low-Glared LED Rear Light of Automotive for EU ECE Regulation by Use of Optimized Micro-Prisms Array

  • Authors: HT Le, LT Le, HY Liao, MJ Chen, HY Ma, HY Lee
  • Published in: Crystals, Volume 10, Issue 2, Page 63, 2020

ECE/SAE Dual Functional Superpin Plus Curved Reflex Reflector by Use of New Structured Corner Cubes

  • Authors: HT Le, LT Le, MJ Chen, TH Lam, HY Liao, GF Luo, YC Li, HY Lee
  • Published in: Applied Sciences, Volume 10, Issue 2, Page 454, 2020

Low-Glare Freeform-Surfaced Street Light Luminaire Optimization to Meet Enhanced Road Lighting Standards

  • Authors: J Lee, LT Le, HT Le, HY Liao, GZ Huang, HY Ma, CC Wen, YC Fang
  • Published in: International Journal of Optics, Volume 2020, Pages 1-12, 2020

Design of Counter Beam Tunnel Lights for CIE 88: 2004 Regulation in Threshold Zone

  • Authors: MJ Chen, HT Le, LT Le, WH Tseng, WY Lee, SY Chen, SY Chen, HY Liao
  • Published in: International Journal of Optics, Volume 2020, Pages 1-9, 2020