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Roarke Horstmeyer is an Assistant Professor at Duke University's Department of Biomedical Engineering. He focuses on the development of innovative microscopes, cameras, and computer algorithms for various applications, primarily aimed at capturing and processing images of microscopic phenomena in biomedical contexts. His research interests include optics, signal processing, optimization, and neuroscience. He has previously served as a guest professor at the University of Erlangen in Germany and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Charité Medical School in Berlin as an Einstein fellow. Dr. Horstmeyer earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from California Institute of Technology in 2016, a Master of Science from the MIT Media Lab in 2011, and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Duke University in 2006. He has published numerous articles and actively contributes to advancing optical imaging technologies and methodologies. Horstmeyer’s commitment to fostering research in biomedical imaging has positioned him as a leader in integrating machine learning with optical technologies, enhancing the capabilities of modern imaging systems.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)