Professional

Professional employment and positions

Aug 2008 - Present	Grainger Distinguished Chair in Engineering (2020-present) Abel Bliss Professor of Engineering (2011-2020) *University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign* *Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering* *Department of Bioengineering* *Department of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering* *Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory* *Institute for Genomic Biology* *Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology* *Head, Biophotonics Imaging Laboratory* Research interests and laboratory investigations include developing novel biomedical optical imaging technologies for visualizing molecular, cellular, and tissue morphology and function; translational imaging research between University laboratories and hospitals and clinics.
Dec 2018 - Present	Executive Associate Dean and Chief Diversity Officer *Carle-Illinois College of Medicine* Working with the Dean to direct and oversee development, operations, growth, and strategic directions of the nation’s first engineering-based college of medicine.
Dec 2015- Present	Director *Center for Optical Molecular Imaging* Established a collaborative academic-industry research Center sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline for advancing pre-clinical and clinical drug discovery, development, and applications, including clinical human trials in collaboration with Carle Foundation Hospital.
June 2016- Present	Program Co-Leader *Cancer Center at Illinois* Developing the Cancer Measurement and Data Science Program as part of our Cancer Center at Illinois, and seeking NIH-NCI designation as a basic science and technology cancer center.
Sep 2018- Present	Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer *LiveBx, LLC* Developing novel fiber-based laser sources and microscopy-based platforms for stain-free slide-free molecular histopathology of living biopsy specimens for real-time assessment of live cell dynamics and metablic function.
Jun 2013 - Present	Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer *PhotoniCare, Inc.* Advancing the front-line optical imaging technology in primary care medicine for early screening and diagnostic assessment of the ear, eye, skin, and oralcavity using compact handheld optical coherence tomography scanners.
Sep 2008 - Present	Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer *Diagnostic Photonics, Inc.* Developing intraoperative optical imaging systems for the assessmentof surgical tumor margins and lymph nodes using Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Microscopy (ISAM).
Aug 2008 - Present	Clinical Professor University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign *University of Illinois Cancer Center* *Department of Internal Medicine* Clinical research interests in technology and innovation in clinical medicine and surgery, medical devices, impact of technology and information in healthcare.
Jul 2008 - Present	Research Scientist Carle Foundation Hospital Directing translational imaging research with collaborating physicians in surgical oncology, otolaryngology, primary care, pediatrics, and critical care.
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018	Associate Head for Academic Affairs Department of Bioengineering Short-term departmental administrative responsibilities associated with faculty reviews, promotion, and tenure, faculty mentoring, faculty and staff hiring, and faculty and staff award applications and recognition.
Aug 2008 - Nov 2015	Director *Imaging at Illinois* *Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology* *University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign* Established a campus-wide cross-disciplinary initiative on imaging science, technology, and application. Initiative goals include major collaborative effortswith campus faculty, shared user facilities and resources, new educational programs, and initiatives for major equipment and center funding. Intent is to coordinate efforts for a new campus Imaging Institute.
Aug 2005 - Aug 2008	Associate Professor *University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign* *Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering* *Department of Bioengineering* *Department of Internal Medicine* *Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory* *Institute of Genomic Biology* *Neuroscience Program* *Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology* *Head, Biophotonics Imaging Laboratory* Research interests and laboratory investigations include biomedical optical imaging technologies for visualizing molecular, cellular, and tissue morphology and function; translational imaging research between University laboratories and local hospitals and clinics.
Dec 2006 - Jun 2008	Founding Director *Mills Breast Cancer Institute* *Carle Foundation Hospital* *Carle Clinic Association* *University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign* *Urbana, Illinois* Developed infrastructure for integrated comprehensive patient care with state-of-the-art research and education in breast cancer. Efforts included directing construction of new building, hiring staff, coordinating physicians and patient care, and developing a research program.
Apr 2000 - Aug 2005	Assistant Professor *University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign* *Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering* *Department of Bioengineering* *Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory* *Institute of Genomic Biology* *Neuroscience Program* *Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology* *Head, Biophotonics Imaging Laboratory* Research interests and laboratory investigations include biomedical optical imaging technologies for visualizing subcellular, cellular, and tissue morphology and function.
Jul 2000 - Jun 2005	Clinical Instructor *University of Illinois* *College of Medicine – Internal Medicine* Teaching and education of medical students. Medical House Officer – Inpatient and outpatient care in internal medicine.
Jun 1998 - Apr 2000	Research Affiliate *Massachusetts Institute of Technology* *Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science* Post-doctoral research conducting laboratory and clinical research applying optical coherence tomography to medicine and surgery. *Biomedical Engineer* *United States Air Force, Civilian* *Harvard Medical School, Long-Term Full-Time Training* Completion of educational training in medicine and hospital-based patient care.
Jun 1993 - May 1998	Research Assistant *Massachusetts Institute of Technology* *Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology* Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Doctoral research in biomedical optical imaging instrumentation, laser-tissue interaction, microscopy, and medicine.
Jan 1995 - May 1995	Teaching Assistant *Massachusetts Institute of Technology* *Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science* Taught undergraduate electrical engineering course section in Signals and Systems Theory.
May 1991 - May 1993	Electrical Engineering, Civilian *United States Air Force, Brooks Air Force Base, Texas* Conducted research on non-linear optical behavior in the eye to establish government and national (ANSI) standards for safe laser use.
Jan 1991 - Jun 1998	Program Candidate *United States Air Force, Palace Knight Program* Civilian educational program intended to increase the number of Ph.D. investigators in research laboratories.
Aug 1990 - May 1991	Research Assistant *University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign* *Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering* Operation of microfabrication facility equipment for testing and evaluation of neuron-compatible materials.
Jan 1989 - Oct 1990	Research Project Manager *University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign* *Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering* Research on the fabrication of neural microelectrode arrays used to stimulate and record signals from populations.
Jun 1989 - Aug 1989	Research Intern *University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign* *Neuroscience Program* Developed technical skills for neural patterning and microelectrode recording.
Nov 1986 - Aug 1989	Laboratory Assistant *University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign* *Department of Physics* Helped develop and construct sub-atomic particle detectors in the High Energy Physics Research Lab.

Professional Affiliations

Optical Society of America (OSA) (#76374)
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) (#01075522)
International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) (#354513)
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) (#22105)
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (#00779245)
American Medical Association (AMA) (#02401001746)
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (#89091)
American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)
Society for Neuroscience (#210689166)

Former Member

Society for Molecular Imaging (SMI)
American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP)
American Society of Cell Biologists (ASCB) (#8660)
Academy of Molecular Imaging (AMI)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (#80545)
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) (#00419631)

Professional Activities - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University Level

Intercampus Research Initiative in Biotechnology Committee, 2002
Institutional Review Board (Human studies) Focus Group, 2003
Faculty Advisor, UIUC Student Chapter, Optical Society of America, 2003-
Office of Technology Management Advisory Committee, 2003-2009
Division of Animal Resources Facility Oversight Committee, 2003-2006
Fulbright Program Interviewer, 2004
Faculty Senate Representative, 2005-2007
Senate Educational Policy Committee, 2005-2007
Neuroscience Program Admissions Committee, 2005-2006
University Strategic Planning Committee, 2005-2006
University Honors Commencement Gonfalon Carrier, 2006
Translational Research Steering Committee, 2006
Organized Workshop on Molecular Imaging Agents, 2006
Presider, Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology Workshop, 2007
Faculty Steering Committee, Translational Research Seminar Series, 2009
Vision 2020: Illinois Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Committee, 2010
Multidisciplinary Innovation Summit, Steering Committee, 2010-2011
Search Committee for Head, Division of Research Safety, 2010-2011
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Working and Advisory Group, 2013-
Visioning Task Force, 2013
Graduate College Image of Research Competition Judge, 2014, 2015
Organizing Committee, Frontiers in Elastography symposium, 2014
Cancer Center Steering Committee, 2015-
Office of Corporate Relations Visioning Group, 2016-
Entrepreneurship Roundtable, 2016-2018

Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology

BImage 2000, Beckman Foundation Inter-Institute Imaging Workshop
Workshop Co-Chair
Beckman Fellows Program Review Committee, 2003
Administrative Assistant Planning Committee, 2005
Program Advisory Committee, 2006-2009
Co-Chair Advisory Committee, 2008-2010
Co-Chair, Integrative Imaging Research Theme, 2008-
Media Advisory Board, 2010-
Visualization Laboratory Advisory Committee, 2015-
Biomedical Imaging Center Advisory Committee, 2015-

College of Engineering

UIUC-UIC Intercampus Bioengineering Consortium, 2001-2003
Bioengineering Dept. Head Search Committee, 2000-2001, 2007-2008
National Academy of Engineering Regional Meeting Comm., 2003
Course Review Committee (BIOE 202, 476, MSE 472), 2005
Associate Editor, Illinois Journal of Undergraduate Research, 2005
College of Engineering Strategic Planning Retreat, 2006
Ad hoc Committee to Review Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 2009
Executive Committee (alternative member), 2010-2012
Committee on Endowed Appointments, 2011-2013, 2015-
Blue Waters Faculty Search Committee, 2012-2013
Ad hoc Committee to Review Master’s of Engineering degree programs
in the Department of Bioengineering, 2015

College of Medicine (University of Illinois at Chicago)

Medical Scholars Program Admissions Interviewer, 2001-
Resident Physician Recruiting Committee, 2001-2003
Awards and Recognition Committee, 2002
Internal Medicine Residency Program Research Committee, 2004-2006
Research Symposium Poster Judge, 2007
Medical Scholars (MD/PhD) Program
Program Steering Committee, 2008-2015, 2016-2018
Search Committee – Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, 2012
Search Committee – Regional Dean, 2013

Carle-Illinois College of Medicine (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

UIUC-Carle College of Medicine Visioning and Planning, 2014-
Core Curriculum Committee, 2015-2017
Engineering Sciences Sub-Committee Chair, 2016-2017
Research Innovation Committee (Carle-Illinois), 2016-
Internal Advisory Committee, 2016-
Curriculum Oversight Committee, 2017-

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Long-Range Planning Committee, 2000-2002
Bioengineering Area Committee, 2000-
Chairman, 2005-2007
Curriculum Committee, 2001-2003, 2008-2009, 2011-2012
Conflict of Interest Oversight Committee, 2002-2009, 2015-
Recruited and Supervised Instructional Optics Lab Manager, 2002
Co-Chairman Qualifying Exam Committee, 2002
Fellowship Committee, 2003-2005
Graduate Education Committee, 2005-2007
Teaching Evaluation and Awards Committee, 2005-2007
Director, Department Educational Photonics Laboratory, 2000-
Departmental External Review Presentation, 2008
Department Head Search Committee, 2009
Peer Evaluation of Teaching Committee, 2009
ECE Development and Alumni Relations Committee, 2009-
Faculty Teaching and Awards Committee (chair), 2012-2013
Andrew T. Yang Research Award Committee, 2013
Public Relations Committee, 2016-

Department of Bioengineering

Faculty Search Committee (chair), 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2016-2017
Bioengineering Building Design Committee, 2013-
Internal Advisory Committee, 2015-
Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2014-
Institute for Engineering in Medicine Committee, 2014-
Conflict Management Oversight Committee, 2015-

Carle Foundation Hospital

Scientific Review Committee, 2007-2008

Research Steering Committee, 2012-2014

Search Committee, Medical Director, 2015-2016

External

Air Force Office of Scientific Research

2nd Collaborative Workshop-Ultrashort Pulse Effects

July 8-9, 1993, San Antonio, TX

Organizational Committee

Optical Society of America Annual Meeting

October 14-18, 2001, Long Beach, CA

Session Presider

Optical Society of America Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics

May 19-24, 2002, Long Beach, CA

New Focus Student Award Committee

IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging

July 7-10, 2002, Washington, DC

Special Session Co-Chairperson and Presider

Optical Society of America Annual Meeting

September 29-October 3, 2002, Orlando, FL

Session Chairperson

Optical Society of America Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics

May 30-June 6, 2003, Baltimore, MD

New Focus Student Award Committee

IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology

25^th Annual International Conference

September 17-23, 2003, Cancun, Mexico

Track Chairperson, Optical Imaging

Reviewer, Student Paper Award Competition

IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging

April 15-18, 2004, Arlington, VA

Session Committee, Optical Tomography

IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology

26^th Annual International Conference

September 1-5, 2004, San Francisco, CA

Track Chairperson, Optical Imaging

Session Presider

NIH Optical Imaging Workshop

September 22-23, 2004, Bethesda, MD

Expert Discussion Panel Member

SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering

Biomedical Optics – Photonics West

January 2005, 2006, San Jose, CA

Program Committee, Coherence-Domain Methods

and Optical Coherence Tomography in Biomedicine IX

European Conferences on Biomedical Optics

June 12-16, 2005, Neue Messe Munich, Germany

Program Committee, Optical Coherence Tomography and

Coherence Techniques, Session Presider

Carle Foundation Hospital and Clinic Association, Urbana, IL

Planning Board for Mills Breast Cancer Institute

Coordinating Research Initiative, 2003-Present

Director Search Committee, 2005-2006

Carle Research Futures Steering Committee, 2012-

The 5^th International Conference on Photonics and Imaging in Biology

and Medicine, Wuhan, China, September 1-3, 2006

Program Committee

SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering

Biomedical Optics – Photonics West

January 2007, San Jose, CA

Program Committee for: (1) Coherence-Domain Methods

and Optical Coherence Tomography in Biomedicine IX;

(2) Optics in Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine; and

(3) Biomedical Applications of Light Scattering

Engineering Council International

Optics in Biotechnology, Medicine, and Surgery

June 2007, Naples, FL

Program Committee and Session Chairman

European Conferences on Biomedical Optics

June 17-21, 2007

Executive Organizing Committee

OCT and Coherence Techniques Program Committee

IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society Annual Meeting

Biophotonics Conference

Lake Buena Vista, FL, October 21-25, 2007

Conference Committee Member

SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering

Biomedical Optics – Photonics West

January 2008, 2009, San Jose, CA

Program Committee and Presider for: (1) Coherence-Domain Methods

and Optical Coherence Tomography in Biomedicine X;

(2) Optics in Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine; and

(3) Biomedical Applications of Light Scattering

International Congress on Biophotonics

February 4-8, 2008, Sacramento, CA

National Organizing Committee

SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering

Photonics Europe

April 7-10, 2008, Strasbourg, France

Presider, Student Poster Competition Judge

Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting

October 1-4, 2008, St. Louis, MO

Session Chairperson and Presider

Engineering Council International

Optics in Biotechnology, Medicine, and Surgery

June 28 – July 2, 2009, Burlington, VT

Conference Co-Chairman

European Conference on Biomedical Optics

Optical Coherence Tomography and Coherence Techniques

June 14-19, 2009, Munich, Germany

May 22-27, 2011, Munich, Germany

Conference Program Committee

IEEE Photonics Society

22^nd Annual Meeting (Biophotonics Conference)

October 4-8, 2009, Belek-Antalya, Turkey

Program Committee

23^rd Annual Meeting (Biophotonics Conference)

November 7-11, 2010, Denver, CO

Program Committee

24^th Annual Meeting (Biophotonics Conference)

October 9-13, 2011, Arlington, VA

Program Committee

25^th Annual Meeting (Biophotonoics Conference)

September 23-27, 2012, San Francisco, CA

Program Committee

NIH/NCI Network for Translational Research

Multimodal Imaging in Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy

Invited associate membership

RFA-CA-08-002, 2008-2013

Optical Society of America

Biomedical Optics Topical Meeting

April 11-15, 2010, Miami, FL

April 29 - May 2, 2012, Miami, FL

Program Committee

Elected Co-Vice-Chair for 2014, Co-Chair for 2016

Biophotonics 4 Life Consortium

Node co-leader for United States – Midwest region

December 2009 –

Gordon Conference on Lasers in Medicine and Biology

July 22-27, 2012, Holderness, NH

Elected Co-Vice-Chair for 2012, Co-Chair for 2014

SPIE/COS International Symposium on Photonics Asia

Optics in Health Care and Biomedical Optics V

November 4-7, 2012, Beijing, China

Program Committee

SPIE – International Society for Optics and Photonics

Biomedical Optics – Photonics West

January 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 San Francisco, CA

Program Committee and Presider for: (1) Coherence-Domain Methods

and Optical Coherence Tomography in Biomedicine;

(2) Optics in Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine; and

(3) Biomedical Applications of Light Scattering

Biophotonic Imaging for Medicine: A Digital Conference

Photonics Media Conference

June 11, 2015

Organizing Co-Chair and Program Committee

Frontiers and Challenges in Laser-Based Biological Microscopy

Telluride Research Science Center Workshop

August 3-7, 2015, Telluride, CO

July 31 – August 3, 2017, Telluride, CO

Organizing Committee

Optical Society of America

Michael S. Feld Biophotonics Award Committee

2016-2017

SPIE Photonics Asia

October 12-14, 2016, Beijing, China

Program Committee

5^th International Conference on Biophotonics (ICOB)

April 30 – May 1, 2017, Perth, Australia

International Advisory Committee

Session Presider

Optical Society of America – Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO)

May 14-19, 2017, San Jose, CA

Symposium Co-Chair

European Conference on Biomedical Optics

June 25-29, 2017, Munich, Germany

Optical Coherence Tomography and Coherence Techniques

Conference Co-Chair

IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Fellows Committee

Committee member, 2017-2018