Curriculum Vitae
Employments
Assistant Professor, Electronic Engineering May 2016 - present
Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Postdoctoral Researcher, Biomedical Engineering Dec 2012-May 2016
Washington University in Saint Louis, MO, USA Advisor: Lihong V. Wang
(Lab is moving to California Institute of Technology)
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical Engineering Aug 2006-Dec 2012
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA Advisor: Anbo Wang
Thesis: Signal processing and modeling of low-finesse fiber-optic Fabry-Perot interferometers
Bachelor of Science, Electronic Engineering Sep 2000-Jun 2004
Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Research Interests
Deep-tissue Optical Imaging, Wavefront Shaping, Photoacoustic Imaging, Adaptive Optics, Optical Sensing
Grants
Co-PI/Principal contributor: High speed distributed optical fiber sensing, National Science Foundation, Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation, award 1160788, $387,684 (2012).
Principal contributor: Embedded active fiber-optic sensing network, U.S. Department of Energy, award DE-FE0007405, $1,493,117 (2012).
Peer Reviewed Journal Publications
( [authors] denotes co-first authors, * denotes corresponding author)
28. [L. Li, L. Zhu, C. Ma, L. Lin], J. Yao, L. Wang, K. Maslov, R. Zhang, W. Chen, J. Shi, and L. V.
Wang*, Single-impulse panoramic photoacoustic computed tomography of small-animal whole-body
dynamics at high spatiotemporal resolution, Nature Biomedical Engineering 1, 71 (2017)
27. [Y. Shen, Y. Liu], C. Ma, and L. V. Wang*, Sub-Nyquist sampling boosts targeted light transport through opaque scattering media, Optica 4, 97-102 (2017).
26. Y. Liu, C. Ma, Y. Shen, J. Shi, and L. V. Wang*, Focusing light inside dynamic scattering media with
millisecond digital optical phase conjugation, Optica 4, 280-288 (2017)
25. [J. Liang, C. Ma, L. Zhu], L. Gao and L. V. Wang*, Single-shot real-time video recording of a photonic
Mach cone induced by a scattered light pulse, Science Advances 3, e1601814 (2017)
24. [Y. Shen, Y. Liu], C. Ma, L. V. Wang*, Focusing light through biological tissue and tissue-mimicking
phantoms up to 9.6 cm in thickness with digital optical phase conjugation, Journal of Biomedical Optics
21, 085001 (2016)
23. L. Zhu, Y. Chen, J. Liang, Q. Xu, L. Gao, C. Ma and L. V. Wang*, Space-and intensity-constrained
reconstruction for compressed ultrafast photography, Optica 3, 694-697 (2016)
22. Y. Liu, Y. Shen, C. Ma, J. Shi and L. V. Wang*, Lock-in camera based heterodyne holography for
ultrasound-modulated optical tomography inside dynamic scattering media, Applied Physics Letters 108,
231106 (2016).
21. L. Ma, Y. Wang, C. Ma, D. Wang and A. Wang*, High speed distributed sensing based on ultra weak
FBG and chromatic dispersion, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters 28 (2016).
20. [Y. Shen, Y. Liu], C. Ma and L. V. Wang*, Focusing light through scattering media by full-polarization
digital optical phase conjugation, Optics Letters 41, 1130-1133 (2016).
19. Y. Liu, C. Ma, Y. Shen and L. V. Wang*, Bit-efficient, sub-millisecond wavefront measurement using a
lock- in camera for time-reversal based optical focusing inside scattering media, Optics Letters 41, 1321-
1324 (2016).
18. L. Ma*, C. Ma, Y. Wang, D. Wang and A. Wang, High-speed quasi-distributed strain sensing based on
time division multiplexing of fibre Bragg gratings, Electronics Letters 52 (2016).
17. [C. Ma, F. Zhou], Y. Liu and L. V. Wang*, Single-exposure optical focusing inside scattering media using
binarized time-reversed adapted perturbation, Optica 2, 869-876 (2015). (Optica top downloads, October -
December, 2015; reported by Optics & Photonics News (link))
16. C. Ma, X. Xu and L. V. Wang*, Analog time-reversed ultrasonically encoded light focusing inside
scattering media with a 33,000× optical power gain, Scientific Reports 5, 8896 (2015).
15. [Y. Liu, P. Lai], C. Ma, X. Xu, A. A. Grabar and L. V. Wang*, Optical focusing deep inside dynamic
scattering media with time-reversed ultrasonically encoded (TRUE) light, Nature Communications 6,
5904 (2015).
14. C. Ma, X. Xiao, Y. Liu, and L. V. Wang*, Time-reversed adapted-perturbation (TRAP) optical focusing
onto dynamic objects inside scattering media, Nature Photonics 8, 931-936 (2014). (Media coverage:
Phyics World (link), Medicalphyicsweb (link), ScienceDaily (link) )
13. C. Ma* and A. Wang, Signal processing of white-light interferometric low-finesse fiber-optic Fabry-Perot
sensors, Applied Optics 52, 127-138 (2013).
12. A. Lee, B. Zhang, C. Ma, A. Wang and Y. Xu*, Fiber-based white-light interferometry for nanoscale
distance measurement and control, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters 24, 2136-2138 (2012).
11. Z. Li, P. Li, B. Dong, C. Ma and A. Wang*, Analysis of ultrasonic frequency response of surface attached
fiber Bragg grating, Applied Optics 51, 4709-4714 (2012).
10. C. Ma*, B. Dong, E. Lally and A. Wang, Optimization of single-/multi-/single-mode intrinsic Fabry-Perot fiber sensors, Journal of Lightwave Technology 30, 2281-2288 (2012).
9. C. Ma*, B. Dong, J. Gong and A. Wang, Decoding the spectra of low-finesse extrinsic optical fiber fabry-
perot interferometers, Optics Express 19, 23727-23742 (2011).
8. C. Ma*, E. Lally and A. Wang, Toward eliminating signal demodulation jumps in optical fiber intrinsic
Fabry–Perot interferometric sensors, Journal of Lightwave Technology 29, 1913-1919 (2011).
7. W. L. Hallauer* and C. Ma, On the mechanical behavior of slender, slightly curved, compressed
microbridges, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering 21, 065025 (2011).
6. Z. Li*, J. Gong, B. Dong, C. Ma, J. Wang and A. Wang, Compact optical path scanner and its application
for decoding fiber-optic interferometers, Optics Letters 35, 1284-1286 (2010).
5. C. Ma* and A. Wang, Multimode excitation-induced phase shifts in intrinsic Fabry–Perot interferometric fiber sensor spectra, Applied Optics 49, 4836-4845 (2010).
4. C. Ma* and A. Wang, Optical fiber tip acoustic resonator for hydrogen sensing, Optics Letters 35, 2043-
2045 (2010).
3. C. Ma*, B. Scott, G. Pickrell and A. Wang, Porous capillary tubing waveguide for high-temperature carbon monoxide detection, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters 22, 323-325 (2010).
2. C. Ma*, B. Scott, G. Pickrell and A. Wang, Porous capillary tubing waveguide for multigas sensing, Optics Letters 35, 315-317 (2010).
1. G. Pickrell*, C. Ma and A. Wang, Bending-induced optical loss in random-hole optical fibers, Optics
Letters 33, 1443-1445 (2008).
Conference Publications
1. Y. Liu, P. Lai, C. Ma, X. Xu, A. Grabar, and L. V. Wang, High-speed time-reversed ultrasonically encoded (TRUE) optical focusing in dynamic scattering media at 793 nm, Biomedical Optics, BS3A-70 (2014).
2. C. Ma, Z. Tian and A. Wang, Modeling of low-finesse, extrinsic fiber optic Fabry-Perot white light interferometers, Proc. SPIE 8370, 837006 (2012).
3. C. Ma and A. Wang, Fiber-tip resonator excited by radiation pressure and photo-thermal effect, Proc. SPIE 7682, 76820E (2010).
4. C. Ma, N. Wang, E. Lally and A. Wang, Fabry-Perot interferometric (IFPI) fiber pressure sensor, Proc. SPIE 7677, 76770T (2010).
5. G. Pickrell, B. Scott, C. Ma, K. Cooper and A. Wang, Stochastic holey optical fibers for gas sensing applications, Proc. SPIE 6757, 1-9 (2007).
6. B. Scott, C. Ma, G. Pickrell, K. Cooper, A. Wang, Novel chemical and biological fiber optic sensor, in Proc. SPIE 6556, 65560F-13 (2007).
Talks & Presentations
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(Invited) Deep tissue light focusing and optical imaging, Virginia Tech, VA, USA (2016).
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Analog time-reversed ultrasonically encoded optical focusing inside scattering media with high power gain, Adaptive Optics and Wavefront Control for Biological Systems, SPIE BiOS: Biomedical Optics, San Francisco, CA, USA (2016).
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Time-reversed adapted-perturbation focusing inside scattering media, Adaptive Optics and Wavefront Control for Biological Systems, SPIE BiOS: Biomedical Optics, San Francisco, CA, USA (2015).
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(Invited) Guided time reversal for focusing with multiply scattered light, Virginia Tech, VA, USA (2013).
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Modeling of low-finesse, extrinsic fiber optic Fabry-Perot white light interferometers, Fiber Optic Sensors and Applications IX, SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing, Baltimore, USA (2012).
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Embedded active fiber optic sensing network for structural health monitoring in harsh environments, Annual Review Meeting, National Energy Technology Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, Morgantown, WV, USA (2012).
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Distributed fiber optic sensor for on-line monitoring of coal gasifier refractory health, Annual Review Meeting, National Energy Technology Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, Morgantown, WV, USA (2012).
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Microscale resonator integrated with fiber optics—principle and application, Electromagnetic Seminar Series, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, VA, USA (2010).
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Fiber-tip resonator excited by radiation pressure and the photo-thermal effect, Microdevices/Microstructures for Sensing II, SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing, Orlando, USA (2010).
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Fabry-Perot interferometric (IFPI) fiber pressure sensor, Fiber Optic Sensors and Applications VII, SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing, Orlando, USA (2010).
Media Coverage
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October, 2015 OPN News: Capturing Moving Targets in Scattering Media (link)
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November, 2014 ScienceDaily: Improving Imaging of Cancerous Tissues by Reversing Time (link)
Patents & Disclosures
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L.V. Wang, L. Li, L. Zhu and C. Ma, Single-impulse Panoramic Photoacoustic Computed Tomography (SIP-PACT), disclosure submitted to Washington University Intellectual Property (2016).
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C. Ma, L. V. Wang, X. Xu and Y. Liu, Tracking and imaging of dynamic objects in scattering media by time-reversed adapted-perturbation (TRAP) optical focusing, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 61/985,899 (2014).
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Z. Tian, C. Ma and A. Wang, Fiber-optic thermometer based on blackbody-radiation-induced Fabry-Perot interferometry, disclosure submitted to Virginia Tech Intellectual Property (2014).
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C. Ma and A. Wang, Miniature fiber-tip acoustic resonator excited by laser radiation pressure, disclosure submitted to Virginia Tech Intellectual Property (2012).
Field Test Experience
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Team leader: Single-crystal sapphire fiber-optic sensor for harsh environments, National Energy Technology Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, Morgantown, WV, USA (2012).
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Team leader: Distributed fiber optic temperature monitoring in advanced combustion turbines, National Energy Technology Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, Morgantown, WV, USA (2011).
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Team leader: Sapphire fiber white light interferometric sensor for gasifier health monitoring, Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, TN, USA (2011-2012).
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Team member: Sapphire-fiber-based white light interferometric sensor for gasifier temperature measurement, Tampa Electric’s Polk Station, Tampa, FL, USA (2008).
Honors & Affiliations
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Scientific Chinese Person of the Year 2016 (Outstanding Young Professional Award) (科学中国人2016年度人物——杰出青年科学家奖)
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The Thousand Talents Award for Young Professionals (青年千人计划), China, 2016
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Best Poster Award (coauthor), Photonics West 2014, BiOS, Conf. 8934.
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Referee for Optica, Optics Letters, Optics Express, Biomedical Optics Express, PLOS ONE, Applied Optics, Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical, ACS Photonics, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, Journal of Lightwave Technology, Journal of Modern Optics, Sensors, Chinese Optics Letters and Photonic Sensors.
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Member of OSA (Optical Society of America) and SPIE (the International Society for Optics and Photonics).
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President of the Student Chapter of the OSA at Virginia Tech (2010-2011).
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Second-level prize, poster symposium competition, Student Chapter of OSA at Virginia Tech (2011).
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Second-level prize for academic excellence, Tsinghua University (2004).
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First-level prize for academic excellence, Tsinghua University (2003).
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Third-level prize for academic excellence, Tsinghua University (2002).