Dr. Tian Ming Fu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tian-Ming Fu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Princeton University. He leads the Fu Research Group, which focuses on developing advanced bioimaging and bioelectronics technologies aimed at understanding living organisms at both molecular and multicellular scales. His research integrates novel optical microscopy techniques, including super-resolution and adaptive optics, alongside bioelectronics tools to manipulate and image living organisms with high resolution. Fu’s academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Harvard University where his work centered on the creation of syringe-injectable mesh electronics for long-term brain electrophysiology. His postdoctoral training at HHMI Janelia further contributed to his expertise in multimodal imaging systems designed for high-resolution imaging of subcellular dynamics in diverse biological contexts. Fu's work has been recognized as one of the Top 10 World Changing Ideas by Scientific American, underscoring the potential impact of his research on biomedical applications.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.