Advanced Imaging Technologies

The capacity to visualize matter at the limits of resolution in space and time is indispensable to both basic discovery and the development of nano-enabled materials, systems and devices. Researchers at CNSI strive to push the limits of leading-edge methods in fields ranging from ultra-sensitive detectors and high-performance microscopes to low-cost imaging platforms. Our interdisciplinary teams approach this task with a mindset that can be summarized as “If we can’t buy it, we build it”.
Nano/microfluidic Platforms

Functional Nanomaterials

OTHER AFFILIATED FACULTY
Research News – Tools for Discovery
November 7, 2019 | Researchers convert 2D images into 3D using deep learning
A UCLA research team has devised a technique that extends the capabilities of fluorescence microscopy, which allows scientists to precisely label parts of living cells and tissue with dyes that glow under special lighting. The researchers use artificial intelligence...
September 9, 2019 | Soft-bodied swimming robot uses only light for power and steering
September 9, 2019 | Soft-bodied swimming robot uses only light for power and steering Matthew Chin | September 9, 2019 The robot's tail flapped 35 times per minute, enough to move OsciBot 1.15 times its body length per minute -- about twice as fast as comparable...
July 8, 2019 | Light-sensing system could show distant galaxies in unprecedented detail
July 8, 2019 | Light-Sensing System could show distant galaxies in unprecedented detail UCLA-developed sensors work at room temperature, opening the doors for future galactic discoveries by Matthew Chin Ning Wang, the study’s lead author, and...
March 11, 2019 | For faster and cheaper diagnosis, UCLA engineers are using deep learning to digitally stain tissue
To help identify diseases, pathologists typically manually apply colored dyes, or stains, to label tissue samples. The stains help highlight microscopic structures and provide a visible color contrast between healthy tissue and anomalies. March 11, 2019 | For faster...
February 14, 2019 | Researchers create ultra-lightweight ceramic material that can better withstand extreme temperatures
Scientists studying the mysteries of life sometimes rely upon fluorescence microscopy to get a close look at living cells. The technique involves dyeing parts of cells so that they glow under special lighting, revealing cellular structures that measure smaller than...
February 11, 2019 | Paper-Based Multi Target Diagnostic Test Enables New Applications
Diagnosing a disease is a crucial first step in providing care. However, many regions around the world lack the centralized infrastructure and trained personnel to perform these tests. This leads to the need for low-cost test alternatives, which can be administered at...