Koichi Shimizu | Optical Bioimaging Research | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Koichi Shimizu | Optical Bioimaging Research | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Koichi Shimizu | Xidian University | China

Koichi Shimizu is a distinguished Professor at Xidian University, renowned for his extensive contributions to electromagnetics, imaging technologies, and advanced signal processing. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Washington, Seattle, where he also served as a Research Associate. He later built a long and impactful academic career at Hokkaido University, Japan, progressing from Assistant Professor to full Professor and ultimately Professor Emeritus. He also serves as an Invited Research Professor at Waseda University, Japan. His research portfolio includes more than one hundred completed and ongoing projects, alongside over thirty consultancy and industry collaborations with notable organizations such as NASDA, Epson, and Huawei. With a prolific academic output comprising more than twenty books, over fifty granted patents with several more under review, and more than three hundred journal publications indexed in leading scientific databases, he is recognized as a leading figure in his field. He has served as Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine and sits on the editorial boards of Scientific Reports and Advanced Imaging. A Fellow of the Electromagnetics Academy, Koichi Shimizu continues to advance impactful interdisciplinary research and global academic collaboration.

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Featured Publications

1. Wang, J., Ieiri, Y., Yoshie, O., & Shimizu, K. (2026). A learnable transformer decoder for blurred near-infrared blood vessel segmentation using domain adaptation with limited data.

2. Nakagawa, Y., Yamaguchi, T., Ishimaru, T., Saito, T., Hattori, Y., Ono, T., Arai, Y., Hasegawa, Y., Shiga, H., Tamaki, K., et al. (2025). Day-to-day variation in masseteric electromyographic waveforms during the diurnal awake state.

3. Ishimaru, T., Yamaguchi, T., Saito, T., Nakagawa, Y., Hattori, Y., Ono, T., Arai, Y., Hasegawa, Y., Shiga, H., Tamaki, K., et al. (2025). Verification of the relationship between awareness of clenching or the teeth contacting habit and the integral value of masseteric electromyogram during diurnal wakefulness.

4. To, N. P. V., Hoang, N. H., Nguyen, N. A. D., Tran, T. N., & Shimizu, K. (2025). A large open access dataset of transillumination imaging toward the realization of optical computed tomography.

5. Ishimaru, T., Yamaguchi, T., Saito, T., Hattori, Y., Ono, T., Arai, Y., Hasegawa, Y., Shiga, H., Tamaki, K., Tanaka, J., et al. (2024). Actual state of the diurnal masseteric electromyogram: Differences between awareness and non-awareness of awake bruxism.

Haigang Ma – Optical Bioimaging Research – Best Researcher Award

Haigang Ma - Optical Bioimaging Research - Best Researcher Award

Nanjing University of Science and Technology - China

AUTHOR PROFILE

SCOPUS

🏆 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Haigang Ma embarked on his academic journey at the MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, earning his Ph.D. from South China Normal University. His research was rooted in laser life sciences, setting the foundation for his pioneering contributions to biomedical imaging. His doctoral studies fueled his passion for innovative imaging techniques, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in the field.

🔬 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Currently serving as an Associate Professor of Optical Engineering at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, he has dedicated his career to developing next-generation biomedical imaging systems. His work extends across optical holography, photoacoustic microscopy, and ultrasound imaging, striving to enhance diagnostic accuracy and medical imaging applications.

📡 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS

His research primarily focuses on novel biomedical imaging techniques, particularly in multifunctional photoacoustic microscopy. Over the years, he has introduced innovative detection methods and advanced imaging systems, expanding the scope of clinical and experimental applications of photoacoustic technology. His contributions are shaping the future of non-invasive medical diagnostics.

📄 ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

Haigang Ma has authored more than 30 scientific papers in esteemed journals, demonstrating his expertise in photoacoustic imaging systems. His innovative work has led to 27 national invention patents in China, marking a significant impact in the field. His pioneering efforts also resulted in the development of China's first clinical photoacoustic microscopic imaging instrument for skin detection.

🚀 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Beyond academia, he has played a crucial role in translating research into practical medical applications. His contributions have directly influenced the medical imaging industry, improving clinical diagnostic tools and advancing non-invasive imaging methods for healthcare professionals. His research continues to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and real-world medical applications.

🔍 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

As an innovator in biomedical imaging, he remains committed to refining and expanding the capabilities of photoacoustic imaging. His goal is to further enhance medical diagnostics, ensuring more accurate, efficient, and accessible imaging technologies. With ongoing research and continuous advancements, he is set to leave a lasting legacy in optical and biomedical engineering.

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

Title: Monitoring of microvascular calcification by time-resolved photoacoustic microscopy
Authors: H. Ma, Haigang; Y. Yu, Yinshi; Y. Zhu, Yahui; Q. Chen, Qian; C. Zuo, Chao
Journal: Photoacoustics

Title: Adaptively spatial PSF removal enables contrast enhancement for multi-layer image fusion in photoacoustic microscopy
Authors: T. Feng, Ting; H. Li, Hang; H. Ma, Haigang
Journal: Optics Letters