Introduction to Neurophotonics

Dr. Lingjie Kong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Precision Instruments at Tsinghua University and a part-time researcher at the Tsinghua-IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research. He received his Ph.D. from Tsinghua University in 2012 and subsequently conducted postdoctoral research at prestigious institutions including Harvard University and Purdue University. His primary research focus is on biomedical photonics, where he has made significant contributions to the development of novel optical imaging and sensing techniques for biomedical applications. Dr. Kong has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Nature Methods and Nature Photonics, with notable works including studies on stimulated Raman scattering microscopy and innovative imaging techniques for monitoring neurochemical dynamics in vivo. He has led key projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Science and Technology Innovation 2030 initiative, focusing on brain science and brain-like research. His achievements have been recognized through his selection for the National High-level Talent Introduction Program Youth Project and inclusion in MIT Technology Review's "35 Innovators Under 35" in China. Through his research and teaching, Dr. Kong continues to advance the field of neurophotonics, contributing to our understanding of brain mechanisms and developing new tools for biomedical research.

Dr. Cheng Ma is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Engineering at Tsinghua University, where he specializes in biomedical imaging and optical sensing technologies. He earned his Ph.D. from Virginia Tech in 2012 and subsequently conducted postdoctoral research at Washington University in St. Louis, focusing on advanced imaging techniques. His research interests include the development of innovative optical imaging methods for biomedical applications, and he has published numerous high-impact papers in prestigious journals such as Nature Photonics, Science Advances, and Nature Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Ma has been recognized for his contributions to the field through his selection for the National High-level Talent Introduction Program Youth Project, which highlights his role as a leading researcher in biophotonics. Through his teaching and research at Tsinghua University, he continues to advance the understanding of optical technologies in medicine, contributing to both academic scholarship and practical applications in healthcare.