Postdoctoral Fellows

Marvin Xavierselvan
Education: Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, M.S., Bridgeport University
Research interests: nanoparticles, PDT
Hobbies: chess, spending time with Chris
Graduate Students

Deeksha Sankepalle
Education: M.S. BME, Wake Forest University
Research interests: image processing, 3D US-PA imaging, cancer imaging
Hobbies: sketching/painting

Skye Edwards
Education: B.S. Bioengineering Biosystems, U.C. San Diego
Research interests: Photoacoustic and ultrasound use in obstetrics and gynecology
Hobbies: Crocheting, cross stitch, embroidery, baking

Avijit Paul
Education: B.Tech CS and Engineering (India); M.S. CS (UK)
Research interests: Photoacoustics, Deep learning, ULM
Hobbies: Writing, painting

Andrew Langley
Education: B.S. BME, Tufts University
Research interests: Image-guided dosimetry, biophysics, cancer physiology
Hobbies: Competitive fishing

Ronak Shethia
Education: B.S. Pharmacy, University of Mumbai; M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, USC
Research interests: cancer biology and therapy, drug delivery
Hobbies: Watching movies and shows, big-time dog person, hiking, and going to the beach
Research Technicians

Allison Sweeney
Education: B.S./M.S. BME, Tufts University
Research interests: photoacoustic imaging, orthopedics, optical imaging, cancer therapy
Hobbies: Reading, anything involving dogs (especially mine), hiking, playing chess
Visiting Scholars

Leah Moses
Education: M.S. Medical Biotechnology, University of Illinois, Chicago
Research interests: Cancer biology and cell signaling
Hobbies: Food, music, dancing, Netflix, traveling
Undergraduate Students

Rebecca Moriarty
Education: Tufts Biology (EXP 2025)
Research interests: Cancer biology and therapies
Hobbies: Hiking, painting, boxing

Nery Matias Calmo
Education: Tufts BME (EXP 2025)
Research interests: Biomaterials, PDT, Biophotonics, Tissue Engineering
Hobbies: Ballet Folkorico, travel

Anu McCulloch
Education: Tufts BME (EXP 2025)
Research interests: Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials
Hobbies: Rock climbing

Macy Halim
Education: Tufts BME (EXP 2026)
Research interests: Cancer biology, Bio-printing, Brain-computer interface
Hobbies: Ice skating, concerts, ISOT
Interested in joining the team? We have openings for a Research Technician, Graduate Students and Postdocs. Contact Dr. Mallidi with your CV.