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About our lab
The ioiv Laboratory, located within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and part of the Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics (https://lcsr.jhu.edu/) at Johns Hopkins University, conducts pioneering research in optical imaging, sensing, and photonic systems. Under the direction of Dr. Jin U. Kang, the lab focuses on translating fundamental optical science into cutting-edge devices for biomedical and clinical applications.
Our core research initiatives include:
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Advanced Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): We are pioneers in real-time, 4-D OCT systems and endoscopic, common-path fiber-optic techniques that allow surgeons to monitor surgical sites in live 3-D video.
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Image-Guided Surgical Robotics: We develop “smart” microsurgical tools and robotic systems designed to improve precision and safety in delicate procedures, including retinal, corneal, vascular, and cochlear surgeries.
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Precision Surgical Interventions (ARPA-H): As a key partner in a $20.9 million national ARPA-H initiative, we are spearheading the development of novel fluorescence endoscopic systems. This technology integrates with fluorescent contrast agents to illuminate hidden deep-tissue anatomy, guiding surgeons in achieving precise, margin-free cancer tumor removal while preserving critical structures.
Through strategic partnerships with the JHU School of Medicine, the Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics (LCSR), and the Kavli Neuroscience Discovery Institute, the IOIV Lab bridges the gap between engineering and medicine, bringing transformative diagnostic and surgical tools directly into the operating room.
Please take a look at the LCSR website https://lcsr.jhu.edu/faculty/jin-u-kang/ for prospective or any students interested in joining us.