Meet the People
Meet the People
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Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator
Ishan Barman
Ishan Barman
Professor,
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Russell Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science
Email: ibarman [at] jhu.edu
Professor,
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Russell Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science
Email: ibarman [at] jhu.edu
Ishan Barman is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University with joint appointments in the Departments of Oncology and Radiology and Radiological Science. He graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, before moving to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for his M.S. and Ph.D. During his doctoral research, he investigated non-invasive blood glucose sensing using vibrational spectroscopy under Professor Michael Feld. He leads an interdisciplinary research group that is focused on the development of cutting-edge biophotonics technologies with the goal of disease detection at early, manageable stages, monitoring therapeutic effects and treatment outcomes, and guiding interventions. The optical tools generated from these investigations have been leveraged in diverse biomedical environments including in automated recognition of biopsy specimen, real-time diagnosis of middle ear pathology, and as a customized monoclonal antibody identification platform.
Post Doctoral Researchers
Post Doctoral Researchers
Dr. Peng Zheng
Dr. Peng Zheng
I am interested in studying how light interacts with matter on solid-state systems and harnessing it for developing advanced optical tools, such as nanoscale probes, super-resolution techniques, and optical sensing platforms, to tackle difficult questions in physical and biomedical sciences. In my spare time, I enjoy playing soccer, running, swimming, hiking, and canoeing. pzheng7 [at] jhu.edu
Dr. Swati Tanwar
Dr. Swati Tanwar
Molecular self-assembly is a promising route to build complex systems with unique biological functions. My current research interest focuses on engineering smart nanodevices using nature’s toolkit, particularly DNA and peptides for photonic and biological applications. stanwar1 [at] jhu.edu
PHD Students
PHD Students
Lintong Wu
Lintong Wu
My research interests center on developing nanodevices based on self-assembled DNA nanostructures and DNA nanostructure-directed self-assembly of metal nanoparticles, for the understanding of plasmonic properties in metallic nanostructures and application in nanophotonics, bioimaging, and drug delivery. My hobbies are doing experiments, reading, sports, and cooking. lintongwu [at] jhu.edu
Arnab Chatterjee
Arnab Chatterjee
Robotics, Design and Art. Jack of all cards, master of quite a few. Won several design awards. Designer of Hybrid Adaptive transport for United States Marine Corps, winner of 2019 US Navy design hackathon. Research interest: Combining robotics with optics across various disciplines. Hobbies: Hiking, Marksmanship, Racing, concept art. achatt13 [at] jh.edu
Anoushka Gupta
Anoushka Gupta
Currently, my research aims towards understanding cartilage degradation and morphomolecular changes in cancer cells with help of optical techniques. In my free time, I like to play table tennis and read books.
agupt130 [at] jh.edu
Michael Ka Ho Lee
Michael Ka Ho Lee
I am a 2nd year Ph.D. student in the Barman Lab. I am interested in combining MEMS with Biophotonics for medical applications. My current research focuses on using Quantitative Phase Imaging and Raman Spectrometer for biochemical detection. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports and weightlifting.
mlee327 [at] jh.edu
Jianzhi (Judy) Tang
Jianzhi (Judy) Tang
I recently graduated from Tsinghua University and am excited to begin my journey as a first-year PhD student in the lab. My research interests include Soft Robotics and Microfluidics, and I look forward to exploring these fields in greater depth. Outside of research, I enjoy swimming and playing tennis.
jtang76 [at] jh.edu
MSE Students
MSE Students
Zihui Wang
Zihui Wang
I am a first-year master's student majoring in Biomedical Engineering. Currently, I am focusing on leveraging DNA origami for biological applications. Outside the lab, I enjoy cooking and cuddling with my cat.
zwang469@jh.edu
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate Students
Owen Bartlett
Owen Bartlett
My research interests are focused on efficient UAV swarm control and communication. I work with the software development of mission scripts, computer vision, and precision landing as well as the testing of any physical development. I play on the Hopkins Waterpolo team and my hobbies include working out, travel, listening to music, surfing and skiing.
obartle1[at] jhu.edu
Eloise Martenson
Eloise Martenson
My research interests include robotics, subsystem mechanical design, and the integration of vision systems with robotics. I love breaking down and solving system level engineering challenges. In my free time I enjoy hiking, running, fishing, and reading.
emarten2@jh.edu
Gabriel Ruiz
Gabriel Ruiz
My research interests mainly surround mechanical design, robotics, and botany. I am to develop robotics for medical applications and maybe build novel renewable energy sources. In my free time I enjoy taking care of orchids and succulents, designing products, and sometimes playing videogames.
gruiz4@jh.edu
Andrew Gilbert
Andrew Gilbert
I am a second-year student studying Computer Science and Applied Mathematics & Statistics. My research and academic interests include multi-agent reinforcement learning, deep transfer learning, and optimization. In my free time, I enjoy discussing philosophy, skiing, and playing the guitar.
agilbe36@jh.edu
Louis Lapp
Louis Lapp
My research interests lie in unifying mechanical systems with data analytics. My work includes developing Arctic sea ice forecasts by combining machine learning, Fourier transform, and data visualization techniques. I am currently focusing on autonomous swarm drones. Outside of research, I enjoy mountain biking, hiking, photography, and astronomy.
llapp1@jh.edu
Bill Zhiyuan Wang
Bill Zhiyuan Wang
I'm a third year student studying Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science. My research interests are in robotics, where I want to design cutting edge mechanical and software systems. Some of my hobbies are 3D modelling and animation, working out, and volleyball.
bwang89@jh.edu
Emma Chambourova
Emma Chambourova
I am a third year student studying Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering as well as Computer Science. I look to apply machine learning, data analysis, and new computation techniques to bioligical and chemical research. In my free time I enjoy reading, playing tennis, and biking.
echambo2@jh.edu
Beckham Yang
Beckham Yang
I am a second-year student majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. My research focuses on analyzing adipose tissue using Raman spectroscopy and quantitative phase imaging, as well as characterizing the mechanical properties of cartilage samples through Brillouin microscopy. Outside the lab, I enjoy playing badminton, chess, and working out.
yyang292@jh.edu
Visiting Scholars
Visiting Scholars
Ayan Guha
Ayan Guha
I am a 3rd Year Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate @ Georgia Tech. Interested in using machine learning to aid in data processing as well as ml-based design. Currently working on devices to aid in lung disease research at Georgia Tech. In my free time, I enjoy making music and working on vintage instruments.
aguha4@jh.edu
Sai Akshara Vemuri
Sai Akshara Vemuri
I am a 3rd Year undergraduate student majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics @ Georgia Tech. I am a math science enthusiast, a tinkerer and solution oriented leader who aspires to solve complex problems through my research and findings.
Interested in broad applications of Robotics from Medicine to Locomotion.
In my free time I like to listen to music, play archery, read books and workout.
svemuri2@jh.edu
Alumni
Alumni
Postdoctoral Fellows
Gagandeep Kaur (Sept 2023 - March 2024)
Santosh Paidi (May 2020 – May 2021)
Current Position: Technical Development Principal Scientist , GenentechDebadrita Paria (Mar 2018 – Janu 2022)
Current Position: LTD FE Process Integration Engineer, Intel Corporation, Hillsboro, OregonLe Liang (Oct 2017 – Sep 2021)
Current Position: Professor, The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, ChinaZufang Huang (Dec 2015 – Dec 2017)
Current Position: Associate Professor, College of Photonic and Electronic Engineering, Fujian Normal University, Fujian, ChinaSoumik Siddhanta (Mar 2015 – Nov 2019)
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, IndiaMing Li (Jan 2014 - Feb 2017)
Current Position: Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, China
Doctoral Students
Pooja Anantha (Aug 2020 – May 2025)
Thesis Title: Advancing Cellular Imaging and Analysis: Unveiling Adipocyte and Astrocyte Dynamics with Optical Diffraction TomographyPiyush Raj (Aug 2019 - Aug 2024)
Thesis title: Innovative Approaches in Quantitative Phase Imaging and Raman Spectroscopy for Enhanced Biomedical Analysis
Current position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) with Prof. Andy YunJeong Hee (Jenn) Kim (Aug 2018 – August 2023)
Thesis title: Label-free morpho-molecular cellular analysis with Raman and quantitative phase imaging
Current Position: Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MAZhenhui Liu (Aug 2017 – March 2023)
Thesis title: Cellular Biophysics in Cancer and Malaria ProgressionChi Zhang (Sept 2015 – Sep 2019)
Thesis Title: Harnessing label-free Raman spectroscopy for metastatic cancer diagnosis and biologic development
Current Position: Bioanalytical Process Analytical Method Development Scientist, GSK, Philadelphia, PASantosh Paidi (Sept 2014 – April 2020)
Thesis Title: Molecular analysis of cancer progression with label-free Raman spectroscopy
MSE Students
Zuriel Eriksen Joven (August 2023-May 2025)
MSE Thesis: Label-free optical biosensing for malaria and osteoarthritisRay Chen (August 2024 – May 2025)
MSE Thesis: Development of Landing Module In Novel Stackable Unmanned Aircraft System & Testing of Customizable Soft ActuatorArnab Chatterjee (Jan 2023 – May 2023)
Lintong Wu (Aug 2019 – May 2021)
Abhinaya Shankar (Aug 2017 – Jan 2019)
Current Position: Scientist, Varex Imaging Corporation, Salt Lake City, UTYujia He (Jan 2016 – May 2016)
Yaozheng Li (Sept 2015 – May 2017)
Current Position: Software Development Engineer II, Amazon, Seattle, WAChi Zhang (Jan 2014 – Aug 2015)
Visiting Scientists
Tomoaki Okumura (October 2024-March 2025) (Osaka University, Japan)
Rana Pratap Singh (November 2024 – February 2025) (JNU, New Delhi, India)
Kenta Mizushima (September 2024-December 2024) (Osaka University, Japan)
Annalisa Convertino (CNR, Rome, Italy) and Emmanuela Saracino (CNR, Bologna, Italy) (November 2024)
Marwan El Chazli (August – October 2024) (EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland)
Annalisa Convertino, Ph.D. (Feb 2019) (National Research Council (CNR), Italy)
Maciej Roman, Ph.D. (Sept 2017 – Dec 2017) (Institute of Nuclear Physics, Krakow, Poland)
Ram Prasad, Ph.D. (Sept 2014 – Aug 2015) (Amity University, India)
Current Position: Associate Professor, Department of Botany, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, BiharChao Zheng, M.D. (Sept 2014 – Aug 2015) (First Hospital of Jilin University, China)
Current Position: Breast Cancer Surgeon, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
Visiting Graduate and Undergraduate Students
Bhaskar Jha (May 2023 – July 2023) (Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India)
Vardhan Basnet (May 2023 – August 2023) (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China)
Marcin Marzejon (October 2019 – March 2020) (Gdansk University of Technology, Poland)
Irfan Ahmed (February 2019 – July 2019) (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China)
Vaani Shah (May 2018 – Aug 2018) (University of Maryland, College Park)
Arun Nagpal (May 2017 – Dec 2017) (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor)
Current position: PhD student, California Institute of TechnologyAkilan Meiyappan (May 2017 – Aug 2017; June 2018 – Aug 2018) (University of Maryland Baltimore County)
Current position: MS student, Johns Hopkins UniversityMaciej Wrobel (March 2015 – June 2015; Jan 2017 – July 2017) (Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland)
Current position: Assistant Professor, Department of Metrology and Optoelectronics, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, PolandNicolas Mesyngier (June – Aug 2016) (INBT REU Intern) (Pennsylvania State University)
Current position: PhD student, University of Michigan, Ann ArborWeihao Li (March – June 2016) (South University of Science and Technology, China)
Current position: PhD student, National University of Singapore, SingaporeSidarth Dasari (May - August 2014) (Indiana University)
Current position: Resident physician, The University of Vermont Medical Center
Undergraduate Research Advisees
Zuriel Eriksen Joven
Esther Wu
Current Position: MD student, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesFelicity Li
Current Position: PDRP Associate Engineer, GenentechRaj Bhatt (2022 - 2024)
Evan Edelman (2022 - 2024)
Vighnesh Ginde (2022 - 2024)
Arushi Tandon (2022 - 2023)
Felicity Li (2022 - 2024)
Siddhi Date (2022 - 2023)
Linika Goel (2022 - 2023)
Lauren Conway (2023 - 2024)
Esther Wu (2022 - 2023)
Noah Zahn (2023 - 2024)
Vinay Ayyappan (Jan 2019 – May 2020)
Current position: MD/PhD student, University of PennsylvaniaRachel Rex (February 2018 – June 2019)
Current position: PhD student, University of California, BerkeleyEmily Headley (September 2016 – December 2016)
Jonathan Yi (September 2014 – May 2016)
Michael Lysak (June – August 2014)
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