The project, titled "Development of Ultrasensitive Fiber-optic Radiometric Thermometry for Guiding Interstitial Laser Thermal Therapy," works to better the minimally invasive surgical technology called interstitial laser thermal therapy (ILTT).
Dr. Jason Berberich, Associate Professor in the CPB department, and Dr. Andrew Sommers, Associate Professor in the MME department, are the joint recipients of the award. The two have established collaborations with researchers both within and outside of Miami University.
The Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN) has awarded Miami's incoming CEC dean, Dr. Beena Sukumaran, with this year's WEPAN Inclusive Culture and Equity Award.
Dr. Sparks teaches courses in mechanics as well as the introductory level chemical/bioengineering course. In the classroom, she exemplifies excellence through her creativity, passion, knowledge, and concern for students.
Dr. Campbell, Senior Director of Technology and instructor, was selected for his hard work and dedication to both CEC and the university as a whole. Over his past two decades at Miami, he has gone above and beyond in his position and his efforts to improve the IT department in CEC.
His dedication to his role has assisted the university in achieving consistent top ten rankings from the U.S. News and World Report for its distinguished undergraduate teaching, as well as national rankings for CEC.
