Dr. Tuan Vo Dinh

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Biography

Tuan Vo-Dinh is a distinguished professor in Biomedical Engineering at Duke University, where he also serves as the Director of the Fitzpatrick Institute Photonics. His research focuses on biophotonics, nanophotonics, and plasmonics, as well as laser-excited luminescence spectroscopy techniques such as synchronous luminescence and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. Vo-Dinh's work in multi-modality bioimaging and theranostics has significantly contributed to advancements in biomedical diagnostics. He has been recognized for his leadership in the field, particularly in the development of enhanced imaging technologies for healthcare applications. Vo-Dinh holds a Ph.D. from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology-ETH Zurich and has authored numerous publications that explore innovative approaches to disease detection and treatment methodologies, underscoring his commitment to addressing critical healthcare challenges. His ongoing research includes the development of diagnostic tools such as portable immunoassay platforms and advanced quantum-dot sensors aimed at improving disease detection in low-resource settings.

Research Interests

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)