Dr. Adam Wax

Professor

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Biography

Adam Wax is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. His research focuses on the development and application of novel optical spectroscopy and microscopy techniques for early cancer detection. Dr. Wax has developed a set of innovative spectroscopic methods to measure spatial and temporal structure at sub-hertz and sub-wavelength scales, utilizing low-coherence interferometry (LCI) to detect scattered light. His applied techniques have been pivotal in cell biology experiments, allowing for the non-invasive examination of cellular structures, such as sub-cellular organelles and components of epithelial tissues. Notably, his work demonstrates the ability to monitor changes in cell volume in response to environmental factors continuously. Dr. Wax has made significant contributions to both the physics and biomedical engineering fields, and he is recognized as a Fellow by multiple esteemed organizations, including the National Academy of Inventors and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. He has also participated in the National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development Program.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow

2025-01-01
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Fellow

2014-01-01
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Fellow

2010-01-01
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Fellow

2010-01-01
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CAREER Award

2004-01-01

Courses

PHYSICS 621: Advanced Optics PHYSICS 493: Research Independent Study MENG 552: Master of Engineering Supplemental Internship MENG 551: Master of Engineering Internship/Project Assessment MENG 550: Master of Engineering Internship/Project ECE 541: Advanced Optics BME 792: Continuation Graduate Independent Study BME 791: Graduate Independent Study BME 552: Advanced Optics BME 550: Modern Microscopy BME 436L: Biophotonic Instrumentation

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)