Dr. Yun Sheng Chen

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Biography

Yun-Sheng Chen leads the Multimodality Imaging Research Lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on advancing human health through cutting-edge imaging techniques that leverage light and sound. The lab is dedicated to creating advanced diagnostic devices and nanomedicines for the precise identification and treatment of diseases at the molecular level. With a strong commitment to developing state-of-the-art imaging modalities, Chen's work integrates expertise from electrical engineering, bioengineering, materials science, and applied physics. His team is recognized for innovative achievements, including the recent development of decoupled optical force nanoscopy, which was published in Nature Communications. The lab actively encourages undergraduate and graduate students to participate in long-term research projects to gain experience in medical imaging and nanotechnology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-08-01 — Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Leading the Multimodality Imaging Research Lab focusing on advanced imaging techniques.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.