Dr. Ji Xin Cheng

Professor

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Biography

Ji-Xin Cheng is a Professor at Boston University, holding the inaugural Theodore Moustakas Chair in Photonics and Optoelectronics since the summer of 2017. He previously served from 2003 as an Assistant Professor and later promoted to Associate Professor in 2009, and Full Professor in 2013 at Purdue University's Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Chemistry. Cheng obtained his PhD from the University of Science and Technology of China, focusing on bond-selective chemistry. His research specializes in advanced vibrational spectroscopic imaging and cell imaging, with significant contributions to clinical translations of chemical imaging innovations. Cheng has authored 280 peer-reviewed articles with an h-index of 83. His research endeavors have been supported by over $30 million from federal agencies and private foundations. Prominent achievements include winning the Pittsburgh Spectroscopy Award and the Ellis R. Lippincott Award. He co-founded Vibronix Inc., aimed at creating innovative medical devices that save lives.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-09-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Inaugural Theodore Moustakas Chair in Photonics and Optoelectronics.

Full Professor

2013-01-01 — 2017-08-31

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Research focusing on biomedical engineering and chemistry.

Associate Professor

2009-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Assistant Professor

2003-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Awards

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Pittsburgh Spectroscopy Award

2020-01-01
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Ellis R. Lippincott Award

2019-01-01
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Craver Award

2015-01-01
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Fellow

2019-01-01
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Inaugural Moustakas Chair Professor

2017-01-01
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Research Excellence Award

2016-01-01
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Fellow

2014-01-01

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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