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Junjie Yao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. He specializes in photoacoustic imaging and holds a Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis. His research focuses on biomedical imaging techniques, particularly photoacoustic tomography (PAT) technologies, which are used to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic applications in various medical fields including cancer imaging and brain imaging. He has received several prestigious awards, including the NSF CAREER Award. Yao is actively involved in academic research that integrates optical and ultrasound technologies, and aims to develop state-of-the-art imaging modalities that provide high-resolution images at various biological scales. His contributions to the field have been recognized through multiple honors, including the Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Teaching and conducting research in biomedical engineering with a focus on photoacoustic imaging.
Fitzpatrick Institute of Photonics • Duke University
Managing partnerships and research in the field of photonics.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)