Ultrasound Imaging Laboratory
Research Field
The research topic focuses on ultrasound imaging and biomedical signal processing, particularly on the integration of medicine, physics, and engineering. Key research directions include:
- Development of high-resolution ultrasound imaging & ultrasonic contrast agents
- Ultrasound contrast agents for nonlinear imaging or drug delivery & controlled release
- Ultrasound molecular imaging and techniques for opening the blood-brain barrier
- Ultrasound code-exciting imaging to assist with diagnosis
- Development of ultrasound-induced thrombolysis techniques
- Development of ultrasonic liquid lens probe
Future research will continue to deepen and expand in these areas.
Professor Chih-Kuang Yeh specializes in ultrasound biomolecular diagnosis, treatment, and drug delivery research. His groundbreaking work focuses on developing ultrasound-responsive agents for imaging and drug delivery. Key areas of his research include:
- Development of ultrasonic imaging agents, which serve as drug and gene carriers. This includes microbubbles (MBs), acoustic phase change droplets, and superhydrophobic, acoustic-sensitive nanoparticles.
- Establish ultrasound imaging systems and develop related algorithms.
- Application and integration of experimental models involving external cells and animal studies.
- Ultrasound Theranostics
- Ultrasound Drug/ Gene Delivery and Release
- Acoustic Vortex Tweezers
- Ultrasound in Neuromodulation
- Young Investigator Awards for Pediatric Neuropsychiatric Science, An-An Slow Angels’ Family Support Association, Yi-Lan, Taiwan, 2025/ 2020/ 2017.
- Distinguished Research Award, NTHU Talent Development Fund, Taiwan, 2025/ 2024.
- JMBE Annual Excellent Paper Award, Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, 2024.
- Chair Professor, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, 2024.
- Most Influential Scientist Impact Rankings (Single Year 2023), World’s Top 2% Scientists, 2024.
- Future Tech Award, National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan, 2024/ 2022/ 2021.
- Outstanding Engineering Professors Award, Chinese Institute of Engineers, Taiwan, 2024.
- Outstanding Research Award, National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan, 2024/ 2020.
- The 58th Sun Yat Sen Academic Award, Sun Yat Sen Academic and Cultural Foundation, Taiwan, 2023.
- The 30th TECO Award, TECO Technology Foundation, Taiwan, 2023.
- The 19th Tien Te Lee Biomedical Award, Tien Te Lee Biomedical Foundation, Taiwan, 2023.
- IAMBE Fellow, International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering, 2023.
Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University
Master of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng-Kung University
Job Description
Attend laboratory functions and networking events.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
We welcome applications from individuals who are interested in pursuing further academic training or research development in my laboratory, including:
- Undergraduate students
- Master's students
- PhD students
Skill sets or Qualities
- Interest in biomedical engineering.
- Lab experience in biomaterials research, cell culture, and laboratory animal experiments.
- Strong English communication skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.