University of Southern California
                          Armani Research Group

Biophotonics describes the intersection of light and biology.  This field is very broad, covering research from chip-based microscopy to optical biosensors.  In the lab of Prof. Andrea Armani at the University of Southern California, we focus on the development and integration of optical devices for studying biological and chemical systems.  This includes using previously studied and characterized optical devices, such as waveguides, as well as developing novel optical structures.  We also design new surface functionalizations and investigate material behavior.  Therefore, the Armani lab spans many fields, including optics, chemistry, and biology.  Descriptions of specific projects in the Armani lab are located on the Research page.

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Group Members

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Research & Facilities

The lab is grateful to the following federal agencies, centers and foundations for their continuing support:

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USC Provost’s Initiative
on Biomedical Nanoscience
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Last Update: May 2012