Acoustics and Optics Group
Professor Ronald Roy
Professor in Mechanical Engineering, University of Oxford
Head of Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford
Professorial Fellow, Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford
Adjunct Professor in Acoustics, School of Physics, Nanjing University
Honorary Professor in Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Jason Raymond
Head, Photo-acoustics and Acousto-optics Laboratory
Head, Industrial and Biomedical Acoustics Laboratory
Deputy Head, Medical Ultrasound Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
Senior Research Associate in Physical Acoustics, Oxford University
College Advisor, Kellogg College, Oxford University
About Acoustics and Optics Group
The Acoustics and Optics Group (AOG) at OSCAR was founded by Professor Ronald Roy in 2018. The research of AOG is focused on the physics of sound generation, detection, and propagation, the interaction of sound and light for imaging and therapy, industrial ultrasonics, biomedical acoustics, and medical ultrasound artificial intelligence. A particular emphasis of our portfolio is the physical, chemical, and biological effects of acoustic cavitation. This includes sonochemistry, and both single and muiti-bubble sonoluminescence. Other important aspects of our ongoing work are with photo-acoustics and acousto-optics, and the application of ultrasound artificial intelligence in the point-of-care settings.
The AOG currently has three laboratories at OSCAR.
Medical Ultrasound Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
Photo-acoustics and Acousto-optics Laboratory
Industrial and Biomedical Acoustics Laboratory
Research
Photo-acoustics and Acousto-optics Laboratory
Introduction
The Photo-acoustics and Acousto-optics Laboratory (PAL) is focusing on fundamental and applicable technologies that take advantages of the interaction of sound and light for both imaging and therapy. Ongoing projects include acousto-optic sensing, multi-functional nanoparticle for enhanced HIFU, multi-functional nanoparticle for drug delivery.
Laboratory Equipment
- Verasonics Vantage System (256) with HIFU
- Laser interlock system
- Optical table
- Water tank
Industrial and Biomedical Acoustics Laboratory
Introduction
The Industrial and Biomedical Acoustics Laboratory (IBAL) is focusing on applications of acoustic theory and technology to industrial and biomedical fields. Ongoing projects include ultrasound-mediated DNA transfer for bacteria.
Laboratory Equipment
- Verasonics Vantage System (256) with HIFU (shared with PAL)
- Water tank (shared with PAL)
