Guosong Hong

Assistant Professor at Stanford University

Guosong Hong is an Assistant Professor at Stanford University, holding joint appointments in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute.1 2 3 He joined Stanford in this role in September 2018.1 2

Education and Career Path

Dr. Hong received his Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Peking University (2004-2009) and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Stanford University (2009-2014).1 After completing his doctoral studies, he pursued postdoctoral research at Harvard University from July 2014 to August 2018.1 2

Research Focus

Hong's research aims to bridge materials science and neuroscience by developing novel neuroengineering tools to interrogate and manipulate the brain.2 3 His lab focuses on creating ultrasound, infrared, and radiofrequency-based in-vivo neural interfaces with minimal invasiveness, high spatiotemporal resolution, and cell-type specificity.2 3

Achievements and Awards

Dr. Hong has received numerous prestigious awards, including:

NIH Pathway to Independence (K99/R00) Award
MIT Technology Review '35 Innovators Under 35' Award
Science PINS Prize for Neuromodulation
NSF CAREER Award
Walter J. Gores Award for Excellence in Teaching
Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award2 3

Publications and Impact

Guosong Hong is a highly cited researcher, with several influential papers in the fields of materials science, chemistry, and neuroscience. His work has been published in prestigious journals such as Nature Biomedical Engineering, Nature Materials, and Nature Photonics.4

Dr. Hong's research has made significant contributions to areas such as near-infrared fluorescence imaging, advanced electrode technologies for neural recordings, and the development of novel nanomaterials for biomedical applications.4