We develop and apply minimally invasive sensors to gain a broader understanding of brain function
The Hai lab focuses on engineering minimally invasive tools to access the nervous system for neurobiological studies of brain function. We develop electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic sensors for electrophysiology, and for wireless modalities such as functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, magnetometry and more. We use nanolithography and surface chemistry techniques and combine them with in vitro and in vivo neuroscience towards a broader understanding of the principles underlying neural network activity.
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What We're Up To
- Injectable electronic sensors for neural recording without surgical implantation
- Application of radio frequency neural probes for functional MRI
- Novel magnetic particles for brain imaging
- Fabrication and validation of devices that enhance magnetoencephalography
- Development of devices for wireless brain stimulation
Members
Ilhan Bok
Position title: PhD Student
Email:
ibok
Phone: (608) 395-8614
Ilhan is a PhD candidate who works with simulation, fabrication and in vitro validation of devices, including nanoparticles and injectable probes. Ilhan thrives when able to collaborate and share his findings, most recently with calcium-sensitive…
Emily Masterson
Credentials: Undergraduate
Position title: Undergraduate Researcher
Email:
emasterson
Phone: (651)888-1454
Emily is focused on the in-vivo validation of novel wireless brain sensors for functional magnetic resonance imaging. She is interested in aiding the development of neuroscience practices for real-world biomedical applications.
Jack Phillips
Position title: PhD Student
Email:
jack.phillips
Jack is a PhD student in biomedical engineering. Jack is using electrophysiological and computational methods to develop untethered neural sensors. Jack looks forward to every step of developing new types of brain machine interfaces, from…
Xiaoxuan Ren
Position title: Masters Student
Email:
xren37
Phone: (608)960-1316
Xiaoxuan is an undergrad at UW Madison who has been with the Hai lab for 2 years. Xiaoxuan works on computational models of neural networks. Xiaoxuan loves to travel, read and loves her pets (including…
Adam Vareberg
Position title: PhD Student
Email:
vareberg
Phone: (701) 239-9757
Adam is a first-year PhD student in the Hai lab. Adam is working on adapting new devices and computational methods to decipher brain networks based on low-temporal resolution measurements relevant to MRI. He is interested…
TShawn Zhu
Position title: Research Assistant
Email:
tzhu59
Phone: (608)556-0284
TShawn is a graduate student in Biomedical Engineering working on patterning the fractal micro-resonator. He is interested in developing implantable microdevices for brain implantation.