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Lu Wei is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the California Institute of Technology, serving as an Investigator at the Heritage Medical Research Institute and designated as a Ronald JoAnn Willens Scholar. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Nanjing University in 2010 and earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 2015. After joining Caltech as an Assistant Professor in Chemistry in 2018, he will transition to a full Professor role in 2025. His research focuses on optical spectroscopy and microscopy, particularly in the fields of biophysics, bio-imaging, and the development of chemical probes. His laboratory applies novel optical techniques to explore the dynamic physical and chemical processes within living systems, leveraging recent advancements in chemical biology to enhance research outcomes. Lu Wei teaches courses in biophotonics and modern optical spectroscopy at Caltech, emphasizing both theoretical principles and practical microscopy techniques.
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