Dr. Tuan Vo Dinh

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Biography

Tuan Vo-Dinh is the R. Eugene and Susie E. Goodson Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. He is recognized for his pioneering contributions to the fields of biomedical imaging and nanotechnology. His work encompasses the development of plasmonic nanoparticles for biosensing applications, particularly in the detection of cancer biomarkers and infectious diseases. He also directs the Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics, focusing on the integration of photonics and biomedical engineering to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Vo-Dinh’s extensive research portfolio includes over 600 published articles and numerous patents. His contributions have earned him several prestigious awards, including the Sir George Stokes Award from the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Distinguished Scientist of the Year Award from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Vo-Dinh is a fellow of various esteemed organizations, including the National Academy of Inventors and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering.

Research Interests

Awards

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President’s Award

2022-01-01
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Sir George Stokes Award

2019-01-01
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Fellow

2017-01-01
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Distinguished Scientist of the Year Award

2003-01-01
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RD-100 Award

1999-01-01

Courses

Research Independent Study 1 Research Independent Study 2 Research Projects Engineering Advances in Photonics Biosensors Graduate Independent Study

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)