Biophysics
	Prof. John Miao Three-dimensional Imaging of Nanoscale Materials and Biological Specimens
	My research interests lie in the interplay of physics, nanoscience and biology. I am particularly interested in developing new physical methods for quantitative imaging of nanoscale materials and biological specimens in three dimensions. I have played a major role in pioneering a three-dimensional imaging approach based upon the principle of using coherent diffraction in combination with a method of direct phase recovery called oversampling. The REU student's work will be to try and improve the spatial resolution of this imaging technique and pursue its applications in nanoscience and biology by using optical lasers, coherent X-rays and electrons.
	Prof. Katsushi Arisaka Ultra-fast Imaging of Live Cells
	Bio-physicists are beginning to address the most fundamental question of dynamical behavior of a single molecule in a live cell. Based on 20 years experience on advanced photon detectors, Prof. Katsushi Arisaka is developing an innovative imaging device, capable of detecting such a behavior with unprecedented sensitivity. An REU student will first evaluate the new device at Physics Department, then will study various biological systems such as neural networks in brains and hair cells in ears at the Medical School. Through this process, a student will learn the exciting new fields of bio-physics and its application.