An American physicist with a PhD in Applied Physics from Cornell University and a B.S. in Physics from UCLA. Has 16 years of research and teaching experience, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Rice University. Specializes in nanotechnology, neuroengineering, and photonics, with research focusing on neural interfaces and nanoscale optical devices. Developed innovative scanning probe techniques and silicon nanowire arrays during his academic career. Recipient of the DARPA Young Faculty Award and other honors. Dedicated to bridging academia and industry, translating research 成果 into practical technologies for brain activity measurement and manipulation.