Bioengineering addresses unmet challenges that make a difference in the world At UW Bioengineering, we devise innovative solutions to open-ended, unmet challenges in biology, health and medicine. Our faculty and students are exploring solutions in the following biomedical research areas: Bioengineers have the tools to approach unmet challenges from multiple perspectives. Lets examine the challenge of developing better cancer therapies. Current cancer therapies are marginally effective and have adverse side effects. Biochemists, computer scientists, biologists and bioengineers approach this problem differently. Bioengineering focuses on integrative applications and solves problems left unanswered by engineering and physical/life science disciplines. By studying bioengineering, students participate in a truly unique academic experience. Fields such as Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering, and Electrical Engineering explore connections between engineering and the physical and quantitative sciences. Biochemistry and Oceanography form at the intersection of the life, physical and quantitative sciences. Civil and Environmental Engineering applies engineering principles to specific life science disciplines. However, only Bioengineering reaches across the boundaries of nearly every scientific and engineering major available at the University of Washington. See the original post: Is Bioengineering Right for Me? - UW Bioengineering … Continue reading →

Associate Professor in Bioengineering AssociateProfessor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Modern Optical Instrumentation and Bio-imaging Laboratory Postdoctoral Fellow, Applied Optics, The University of Arizona, Tucson (2002 2003) Postdoctoral Fellow, Biomedical Imaging, The University of Arizona, Tucson(2001 2002) Ph.D. Optical Engineering and Physical Optics, Optical Engineering Div.of the Institute of Micromechanics & Photonics, Warsaw Universityof Technology, Warsaw, Poland (2000) MS. Eng. Optical Engineering, Department of Mechatronics, Warsaw Universityof Technology, Warsaw, Poland (1994) Tomasz Tkaczyk specializes in the development of modern optical instruments that combine advanced technologies in optics, opto-mechanics, electronics and software, and bio-chemical materials for the early detection and treatment of diseases, such as cancer. Tkaczyks basic, applied, and translational research is leading to the development of new imaging technologies that are compact, robust, portable, inexpensive, and adaptable to mass production. The compact optical imaging systems are ideal for point-of-care diagnostics in various clinical settings around the world. Tkaczyk isthe principal investigator (PI) on anNIH R01research project tobuild and test an advanced dual-functioning medical instrument called the Bi-FOV Endoscope. The five-year investigator-initiated project involves several institutions and three subcontractors for the development of an integrated optical needle that works with contrast agents to provide real-time cancer detection. The endoscope is … Continue reading →

SINGAPORE: A scientific breakthrough in rechargeable battery technology could result in the doubling of the energy capacity of lithium-ion batteries, which are widely used to power smartphones, medical devices and electric vehicles. The researchers from A*STAR's Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) and Quebec's Hydro-Quebec's research institute (IREQ) have synthesised silicate-based nanoboxes that could more than double the capacity compared to conventional phosphate-based cathodes, both institutes said in the joint press release on Wednesday (Feb 25). IBN researchers have successfully achieved simultaneous control of the phase purity and nanostructure of Li2MnSiO4 for the first time, said Professor Jackie Y Ying, IBN Executive Director. This novel synthetic approach would allow us to move closer to attaining the ultrahigh theoretical capacity of silicate-based cathodes for battery applications. The five-year research collaboration between IBN and IREQ was established in 2011. The researchers plan to further enhance their new cathode materials to create high-capacity lithium-ion batteries for commercialisation, the press release stated. Read the original here: Singapore, Canada researchers make longer-lasting lithium battery breakthrough … Continue reading →

SINGAPORE, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Researchers from Singapore's Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) of A*STAR and Quebec's IREQ (Hydro-Quebec's research institute) have synthesised silicate-based nanoboxes that could more than double the energy capacity of lithium-ion batteries as compared to conventional phosphate-based cathodes. This breakthrough could hold the key to longer-lasting rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and mobile devices, a joint statement said. Commenting on the breakthrough, Professor Jackie Y. Ying, IBN Executive Director said that IBN researchers have successfully achieved simultaneous control of the phase purity and nanostructure of Li2MnSiO4 for the first time "This novel synthetic approach would allow us to move closer to attaining the ultrahigh theoretical capacity of silicate-based cathodes for battery applications." Director Energy Storage and Conservation at Hydro-Quebec, Dr. Karim Zaghib meanwhile said, "IBN's expertise in synthetic chemistry and nanotechnology allows us to explore new synthetic approaches and nanostructure design to achieve complex materials that pave the way for breakthroughs in battery technology, especially regarding transportation electrification." Lithium-ion batteries are widely used to power many electronic devices, including smart phones, medical devices and electric vehicles. Its high energy density, excellent durability and lightness make them a popular choice for energy storage. Due to a … Continue reading →