Education

Research Description

Jiang is interested in micro/nano-sensors, actuators and transducers and their applications in biomedical and aerospace engineering; ultrasound imaging for medical and industrial NDE/NDT applications; high power ultrasound therapy; sensors and actuators for extreme environment; and micro/nanofabrications with smart materials and structures incorporation. Presently, he is 1) conducting research in high-frequency and broadband ultrasound transducers for biomedical imaging, therapy and NDE, 2) developing electromechanical devices for extreme environments, and 3)  studying new smart materials and micro/nanostructures for energy conversion (harvesting, sensing, actuation).

Publications

A COMPARISON OF SONOTHROMBOLYSIS IN AGED CLOTS BETWEEN LOW-BOILING-POINT PHASE-CHANGE NANODROPLETS AND MICROBUBBLES OF THE SAME COMPOSITION

Kim, J., DeRuiter, R. M., Goel, L., Xu, Z., Jiang, X., & Dayton, P. A. (2020), ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, 46(11), 3059–3068. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2020.07.008

A Face-Shear Mode Piezoelectric Array Sensor for Elasticity and Force Measurement

Kim, K., Kim, T., Kim, J., & Jiang, X. (2020), SENSORS, 20(3). https://doi.org/10.3390/s20030604

Advances in Sonothrombolysis Techniques Using Piezoelectric Transducers

Goel, L., & Jiang, X. (2020). [Review of , ]. SENSORS, 20(5). https://doi.org/10.3390/s20051288

Announcing IEEE Nanotechnology Magazine's New Editor-in-Chief and Co-Editor-in-Chief

Sheu, B., & Jiang, X. (2020, June), IEEE NANOTECHNOLOGY MAGAZINE, Vol. 14, pp. 3–4. https://doi.org/10.1109/MNANO.2020.2980092

Direct Acoustic Imaging Using a Piezoelectric Organic Light-Emitting Diode

Yu, H., Kim, J., Kim, H., Barange, N., Jiang, X., & So, F. (2020), ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 12(32), 36409–36416. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.0c05615

Dynamic-coupling analyses of cells localization by the negative dielectrophoresis

Ji, J., Wang, J., Wang, L., Zhang, Q., Duan, Q., Sang, S., … Jiang, X. (2020), PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART C-JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE. https://doi.org/10.1177/0954406220929050

EXAMINING THE INFLUENCE OF LOW-DOSE TISSUE PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATOR ON MICROBUBBLE-MEDIATED FORWARD-VIEWING INTRAVASCULAR SONOTHROMBOLYSIS

Goel, L., Wu, H., Kim, H., Zhang, B., Kim, J., Dayton, P. A., … Jiang, X. (2020), ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, 46(7), 1698–1706. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2020.03.012

Multi-layered domain morphology in relaxor single crystals with nano-patterned composite electrode

Luo, C., Chang, W.-Y., Gao, M., Chang, C.-H., Li, J., Viehland, D., … Jiang, X. (2020), ACTA MATERIALIA, 182, 10–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2019.10.017

P(VDF-TrFE) Thin-Film-Based Transducer for Under-Display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensing Applications

Peng, C., Chen, M., Wang, H., Shen, J., & Jiang, X. (2020), IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL, 20(19), 11221–11228. https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2020.2997375

Photoflexoelectric effect in halide perovskites

Shu, L., Ke, S., Fei, L., Huang, W., Wang, Z., Gong, J., … Catalan, G. (2020), NATURE MATERIALS. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41563-020-0659-y

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Grants

Development of a Miniaturized Multidirectional Ultrasound Ablation Array (MiDUSa) for Endobronchoscopic Lung Nodule Ablation

Lineberger Cancer Center(8/01/20 - 8/01/21)

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Development of a Miniaturized Multidirectional Ultrasound Ablation Array (MiDUSa) for Endobronchoscopic Lung Nodule Ablation

Sponsor: Lineberger Cancer Center

Start Date: 8/01/20

End Date: 8/01/21

Abstract

In this project a small aperture high intensity focused ultrasound transducer will be developed for tissue ablations.

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Fetal Age and Machine Learning Initiative (FAMLI)

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation(5/01/20 - 4/30/21)

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Fetal Age and Machine Learning Initiative (FAMLI)

Sponsor: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Start Date: 5/01/20

End Date: 4/30/21

Abstract

We will develop ultrasound probe tracking techniques to collect real-time position, and orientation information that is synchronized with the sonograms. The proposed probe tracking system can be used for automatic ultrasound scan for medical imaging.

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Dual excitation catheter-delivered laser ultrasound thrombolysis system (DECLUT) for deep vein thrombolysis

National Institutes of Health (NIH)(8/15/20 - 7/31/21)

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Dual excitation catheter-delivered laser ultrasound thrombolysis system (DECLUT) for deep vein thrombolysis

Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Start Date: 8/15/20

End Date: 7/31/21

Abstract

In this project, a dual excitation catheter-delivered laser ultrasound thrombolysis (DECLUT) technology is proposed to effectively treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

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Domain-Engineering Enabled Thermal Switching in Ferroelectric Materials

National Science Foundation (NSF)(7/01/20 - 6/30/24)

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Domain-Engineering Enabled Thermal Switching in Ferroelectric Materials

Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)

Start Date: 7/01/20

End Date: 6/30/24

Abstract

The research goal is to understand how thermal conductivity of ferroelectric materials can be switched with external electric fields and how this switching behavior can be engineered through the reconfigurable ferroelectric domains. This is motivated by the possible new paradigm of energy regulation for harvesting, saving, and management if dynamic control of thermal energy transport can be achieved. Seeking solutions for thermal control in materials are limited by the traditional toolkit of linear, static, and passive thermal components, such as thermal resistors and thermal capacitors. This paucity of thermal options pales in comparison to the rich selection of highly nonlinear, switchable, and active components in the electrical domain. Since switchable and nonlinear thermal components are not nearly as mature as their electrical counterparts, the pursuit of these thermal components remains a motivating interdisciplinary challenge to researchers for years. In this project, we will measure the thermal conductivity- domain structure correlation to reveal the effects of domain walls and domain engineering. The studies on the manipulation of domain walls using domain engineering has translational implications for a range of applications, such as infrared imaging, solid-state cooling, and waste-heat energy conversion due to pyroelectric and electrocaloric effects, and sensors based piezoelectric effects.

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Prevent Unnecessary Carotid Intervention and Stroke using Noninvasive Transcutaneous Ultrasound Thermal Strain Imaging (US-TSI)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)(6/15/20 - 5/31/21)

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Prevent Unnecessary Carotid Intervention and Stroke using Noninvasive Transcutaneous Ultrasound Thermal Strain Imaging (US-TSI)

Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Start Date: 6/15/20

End Date: 5/31/21

Abstract

In this project, a dual mode ultrasound array will be developed for thermal strain imaging.

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Photoacoustic-imaging-guided Intravascular Sonothrombolysis

National Institutes of Health (NIH)(6/01/19 - 3/31/21)

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Photoacoustic-imaging-guided Intravascular Sonothrombolysis

Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Start Date: 6/01/19

End Date: 3/31/21

Abstract

Photoacoustic imaging guided intravascular thrombolysis technique will be developed in this project.

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Forward-viewing Intravascular Transducers for Thrombolysis

UNC - UNC Chapel Hill(12/15/18 - 5/14/20)

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Forward-viewing Intravascular Transducers for Thrombolysis

Sponsor: UNC - UNC Chapel Hill

Start Date: 12/15/18

End Date: 5/14/20

Abstract

Small aperture intravascular ultrasound transducers will be prototyped for thrombolysis applications. In-vitro thrombolysis tests will be conducted to confirm the effectiveness of the developed transducers.

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Effect of AC Poling on Dielectric and Piezoelectric Properties of Relaxor Single Crystals for Acoustic Sensors

US Navy-Office Of Naval Research(7/01/18 - 6/30/21)

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Effect of AC Poling on Dielectric and Piezoelectric Properties of Relaxor Single Crystals for Acoustic Sensors

Sponsor: US Navy-Office Of Naval Research

Start Date: 7/01/18

End Date: 6/30/21

Abstract

Poling induced domain structures play a significant role in relaxor-PT piezoelectric single crystals. In this project, AC poling technology and the associated single crystal domain structures will be studied for novel acoustic sensors.

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ULTRA – Ultrasound for Resource-limited Areas

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation(5/04/18 - 4/30/20)

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ULTRA – Ultrasound for Resource-limited Areas

Sponsor: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Start Date: 5/04/18

End Date: 4/30/20

Abstract

We will develop low cost sensor arrays that can be attached to an ultrasound probe and collect real-time position, orientation, force (between probe and maternal abdomen) and the probe temperature data that is synchronized with the sonograms. Once developed these sensors will be adopted into a clinical algorithm and this additional data collected on all ultrasound scans. The proposed sensor system can be used for automatic ultrasound scan for medical imaging.

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Forward viewing catheter-delivered microbubble enhanced sonothrombolysis (FV-CAMUS)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)(8/15/18 - 6/30/21)

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Forward viewing catheter-delivered microbubble enhanced sonothrombolysis (FV-CAMUS)

Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Start Date: 8/15/18

End Date: 6/30/21

Abstract

In this project, a forward-viewing catheter delivered microbubble assisted sonothrombolysis system will be developed for rapid and effective treatment of deep vein thrombus. Intravascular transducers will be designed, fabricated and characterized, followed by in-vitro, ex-vivo and in-vivo thrombolysis tests.

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