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Our Technology Development Focus

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In optical imaging, especially when dealing with limited light, it’s essential to extract as much information as possible from every photon we detect. Traditional imaging systems capture light in only two spatial dimensions, focusing on intensity alone. However, this approach leaves out much of the valuable information each photon carries.

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A single photon actually holds details about its position, direction, wavelength (or color), the exact moment it was emitted, and even its polarization properties. By exploring these additional dimensions, we can unlock deeper insights into complex biological systems.

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Our lab leverages advances in computational optics, micro-fabrication, and detector technology to create innovative multidimensional imaging techniques. These methods allow us to capture multiple aspects of each photon simultaneously, maximizing the data we gather from a single image.

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Below are several representative multidimensional optical imaging platforms developed in our lab—each designed to push the boundaries of what’s measurable in space, time, and spectrum.