Judy Su Garners Accolades through Pursuit of Impactful FLOWER Biomedical Sensor Research

Judy Su, associate professor of optical sciences and biomedical engineering, has been awarded the Craig M. Berge Dean Fellowship and recognized as an ASME Rising Star, two prestigious honors that highlight her groundbreaking contributions to science and engineering. The Craig M. Berge Dean Fellowship provides $8,000 annually to support Su’s research and educational initiatives. The fellowship is part of a program aimed at addressing key engineering challenges, established in honor of Craig M. Berge, a University of Arizona alumnus.

Su’s innovative research has included work developing FLOWER (frequency locked optical whispering evanescent resonator) technology, which has a variety of significant applications. Most recently, she has applied it to early detection of ovarian cancer. Her work on FLOWER has also been applied to screening drug candidates as well as early detection of biomarkers for cancer and Alzheimer’s. In addition, Su has eight issued patents, five of which have been licensed. Read more about her work.

In addition to the fellowship, Su has recently been named a Rising Star by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). She will be recognized at the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition in November 2024, where she will present her research and network with top engineers and federal program managers. Congratulations, Dr. Su!