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Professor Dr. Tuan Vo Dinh

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Biography

Tuan Vo-Dinh is the R. Eugene Susie E. Goodson Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering and a Professor of Chemistry at Duke University. He is also the Director of the Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics. His research focuses on biophotonics and nanophotonics, specifically the development and application of novel biosensors and imaging techniques for medical diagnostics and therapeutic processes. He has pioneered gene biosensing probes that utilize surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) for the early detection of various diseases. His work also includes the advancement of plasmonic nanobiosensors for multidimensional bioimaging and cancer therapy. Vo-Dinh's interdisciplinary approach combines expertise in optical technology and biological science, contributing significantly to genomic precision medicine and point-of-care diagnostic solutions through his innovative methodologies. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to science and technology, affirming his role as a leader in the field of biomedical engineering and applied optics.

Research Interests

Biophotonics Laser-Excited Luminescence Spectroscopy Room Temperature Phosphorimetry Synchronous Luminescence Spectroscopy Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Environmental Instrumentation Fiberoptics Sensors Nanosensors Biosensors Biochips

Awards

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President’s Award

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Sir George Stokes Award

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Fellow

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Award Spectrochemical Analysis

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Fellow

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Distinguished Inventors Award

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Distinguished Scientist Year Award

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Director’s Award Outstanding Accomplishments Science Technology

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Fellow

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RD-100 Award Technologically Significant Advance R&D (Multifunctional Biochip)

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Lockheed Martin Commercialization Award

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BER-50 Award Exceptional Service Health Citizenry

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AMSE Award

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Inventor Year Award

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RD-100 Award Technologically Significant Advance R&D (SERS Gene Probe)

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Award Excellence Technology Transfer (SERODS Technology)

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RD-100 Award Technologically Significant Product Year (PCB Spot Test)

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Thomas Jefferson Award

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RD-100 Award Technologically Significant Product Year (SERODS Technology)

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Inventors International Hall Fame Award

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Scientist Year

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Languedoc-Rousillon Medal

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Gold Medal Spectroscopy Award

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RD-100 Award Significant Technological Advance R&D (Fluoroimmunosensor)

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Award Excellence Technology Transfer

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RD 100 Award Significant Technological Advance Research & Dev (PNA Dosimeter)

Courses

NEUROSCI 494: Research Independent Study 2 NEUROSCI 493: Research Independent Study 1 EGR 393: Research Projects Engineering CHEM 630: Advances in Photonics (GE, IM) CHEM 601: Biosensors BME 792: Continuation Graduate Independent Study BME 791: Graduate Independent Study BME 567: Biosensors (GE, IM, MC) BME 555: Advances in Photonics (GE, IM) BME 494: Projects in Biomedical Engineering (GE)

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

Application Checklist

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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)