Dr. Kenith E. Meissner Profile

Dr. Kenith E. Meissner

Assistant Professor at Swansea Univ

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Publications (28)

Proceedings Article | 4 March 2022 Presentation + Paper

Developing ultrabithorax-based sensing platforms

Karol Szuba-Jablonski, Carolyn Greig, Drew Riley, Valeria Italia, Thomas Argue, Kenith Meissner

Proceedings Volume 11979, 1197908 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2609379

KEYWORDS: Proteins, Luminescence, Bacteria, Tissues, Molecules, Structured optical fibers, Microscopes, Interfaces, Biosensing, Wound healing

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SPIE Journal Paper | 5 April 2017 Open Access

Characterization of carrier erythrocytes for biosensing applications

Sandra Bustamante López, Kenith Meissner

JBO, Vol. 22, Issue 09, 091510, (April 2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JBO.22.9.091510

KEYWORDS: Neon, Luminescence, Biosensing, Blood, Confocal microscopy, Sensors, Photomicroscopy, Atomic force microscopy, Glucose, Radium

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Proceedings Article | 14 April 2016 Presentation + Paper

Brillouin spectroscopy of clotting dynamics in a model system

Sandra Bustamante-Lopez, Andrew Traverso, Vladislav Yakovlev, Kenith Meissner

Proceedings Volume 9689, 96892T (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2213595

KEYWORDS: Spectroscopy, Systems modeling, Raman spectroscopy, Semiconductor lasers, Blood, Raman scattering, Scattering, Absorption, Imaging spectroscopy, Microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 6 April 2016 Paper

Characterization of red blood cells (RBCs) using dual Brillouin/Raman micro-spectroscopy

Zhaokai Meng, Sandra Bustamante-Lopez, Vladislav Yakovlev, Kenith Meissner

Proceedings Volume 9711, 97110M (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2213640

KEYWORDS: Blood, Raman spectroscopy, Spectroscopy, Imaging spectroscopy, Spectroscopes, Tissues, Biological research, Oxygen, Beam splitters, Mechanical sensors

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Proceedings Article | 28 February 2014 Paper

Developing strategies to enhance loading efficiency of erythrosensors

Sandra Bustamante Lopez, Sarah Ritter, Kenith Meissner

Proceedings Volume 8951, 895114 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2042119

KEYWORDS: Blood, Glucose, Sensors, Biosensors, Signal detection, Biological research, Photomicroscopy, Absorbance, Circulatory system, Cytoskeletons

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Proceedings Article | 28 February 2014 Paper

Blood analyte sensing using fluorescent dye-loaded red blood cells

Sarah Ritter, Xiaole Shao, Nicholas Cooley, Mark Milanick, Timothy Glass, Kenith Meissner

Proceedings Volume 8951, 895109 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2042107

KEYWORDS: Blood, Luminescence, Glucose, Near infrared, Sensors, In vivo imaging, Bandpass filters, Sensing systems, Optical filters, Optical filtering

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Proceedings Article | 9 February 2012 Paper

Combining nanoscale optical phenomena with atomic force microscopy for cellular studies

Sina Amini, Zhe Sun, Gerald Meininger, Kenith Meissner

Proceedings Volume 8225, 82251R (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.906050

KEYWORDS: Fluorescence resonance energy transfer, Atomic force microscopy, Proteins, Imaging systems, Luminescence, Microscopes, Refractive index, Quantum dots, Charge-coupled devices, Bioalcohols

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Proceedings Article | 3 February 2012 Paper

Loading of red blood cells with an analyte-sensitive dye for development of a long-term monitoring technique

Sarah Ritter, Kenith Meissner

Proceedings Volume 8229, 82290Q (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.909039

KEYWORDS: Blood, Luminescence, Glucose, Sensors, Photomicroscopy, Absorption, Near infrared, Fluorescence spectroscopy, Biological research, Environmental monitoring

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Proceedings Article | 12 February 2011 Paper

Microwaves and nanoparticles: from synthesis to imaging

Kenith Meissner, Ravish Majithiaa, R. Brown, Lihong Wang, T. G. Maffeis

Proceedings Volume 7909, 79091E (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.891242

KEYWORDS: Microwave radiation, Nanoparticles, Zinc oxide, Absorption, Zinc, Tomography, Imaging systems, Nanostructures, Iron, Nanowires

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Proceedings Article | 27 February 2010 Paper

Whispering-gallery-mode-based biosensing using quantum dot-embedded microspheres

Hope Beier, Gerard Coté, Kenith Meissner

Proceedings Volume 7575, 75750H (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.842595

KEYWORDS: Proteins, Refractive index, Adsorption, Quantum dots, Biosensing, Sensors, Resonators, Reflection, Molecules, Spherical lenses

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 September 2009 Open Access

Beyond the 1/Tp limit: two-photon-excited fluorescence using pulses as short as sub-10-fs

Shuo Pang, Alvin Yeh, Chao Wang, Kenith Meissner

JBO, Vol. 14, Issue 05, 054041, (September 2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3253388

KEYWORDS: Second-harmonic generation, Luminescence, Signal generators, Ultrafast phenomena, Solids, Absorption, Gaussian pulse, Pulsed laser operation, Microscopy, Tissues

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 July 2009 Open Access

Probing cell surface interactions using atomic force microscope cantilevers functionalized for quantum dot-enabled Förster resonance energy transfer

Zhe Sun, Ameet Juriani, Gerald Meininger, Kenith Meissner

JBO, Vol. 14, Issue 04, 040502, (July 2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3174429

KEYWORDS: Fluorescence resonance energy transfer, Luminescence, Atomic force microscopy, Atomic force microscope, Resonance energy transfer, Proteins, Silica, Epoxies, Quantum dots, Fluorescent proteins

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2008 Paper

Development and characterization of silk fibroin coated quantum dots

B. Nathwani, C. Needham, A. Mathur, K Meissner

Proceedings Volume 6866, 686607 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.764061

KEYWORDS: Quantum dots, Coating, Particles, Proteins, Quantum efficiency, Polymers, Crystals, Luminescence, Nanocrystals, Thin film coatings

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Proceedings Article | 22 February 2008 Paper

Tagless remote refractometric sensor based on WGMs in quantum dot-embedded microspheres

Shuo Pang, Kenith Meissner

Proceedings Volume 6863, 686303 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.763730

KEYWORDS: Quantum dots, Sensors, Refractive index, Bioalcohols, Water, Optical spheres, Luminescence, Silica, Light sources, Visibility

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Proceedings Article | 22 February 2008 Paper

Combining AFM and FRET for studies at the cellular level

Kenith Meissner, Zhe Sun, Bhavik Nathwani, Clark Needham, Richard Beckham, William Everett, Xudong Fan, Gerard Cote, Gerald Meininger

Proceedings Volume 6863, 686302 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.769175

KEYWORDS: Fluorescence resonance energy transfer, Quantum dots, Atomic force microscopy, Luminescence, Silica, Quantum efficiency, Absorption, Epoxies, Molecules, Microscopy

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 January 2008 Open Access

Shape factor analysis of progressive rat hepatoma images

William Spillman, John Robertson, Kenith Meissner, Justin Jesselli, J. Daniel Bourland, Michael Robbins, Edward Shaw

JBO, Vol. 13, Issue 01, 014030, (January 2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2841020

KEYWORDS: Tumors, Shape analysis, Factor analysis, Tissues, Algorithm development, Image analysis, Cancer, Data conversion, Brain, Biomedical optics

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Proceedings Article | 13 February 2007 Paper

Iron-oxide nanoparticles as a contrast agent in thermoacoustic tomography

Xing Jin, Aaron Keho, Kenith Meissner, Lihong Wang

Proceedings Volume 6437, 64370E (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.698329

KEYWORDS: Iron, Microwave radiation, Oxides, Absorption, Nanoparticles, Tissues, Tomography, Dielectrics, Network security, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 2005 Paper

Spatially distributed fiber sensor with dual processed outputs

X. Xu, William Spillman, Richard Claus, K. Meissner, K. Chen

Proceedings Volume 5855, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.623415

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Scanning tunneling microscopy, Fiber optics sensors, Optical fibers, Signal processing, Modulation, Heart, Data processing, Data centers, Medicine

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 2004 Paper

Enhanced resolution folded architecture spectral detector for fiber optic sensors

Kenith Meissner, Thomas Swanson, William Spillman, Richard Claus

Proceedings Volume 5502, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.566795

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Detector arrays, Fiber optics sensors, Spectral resolution, Resolution enhancement technologies, Fiber Bragg gratings, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Spectroscopy, Modulation, Optical interferometry

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Proceedings Article | 7 June 2004 Paper

Colloidal quantum dots entrained in microstructured optical fibers

Carvel Holton, Kenith Meissner, Erik Herz, Daniel Kominsky, Gary Pickrell

Proceedings Volume 5335, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.538791

KEYWORDS: Capillaries, Structured optical fibers, Quantum dots, Optical fibers, Glasses, Electro optics, Semiconductors, Visualization, Solids, Liquids

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Proceedings Article | 30 January 2004 Paper

Novel photomechanical actuators

Joseph Ritter, James Brozik, Luke Emmert, Mike Fallbach, Rodney Bradford, Donald Leo, Ken Meissner

Proceedings Volume 5166, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.512022

KEYWORDS: Active optics, Mirrors, Polymers, Control systems, Wavefronts, Space telescopes, Imaging spectroscopy, Actuators, Optical components, Radio optics

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Proceedings Article | 23 October 2001 Paper

Adaptive optical system for improved activation of PDT photosensitizers

Ken Meissner, William Spillman

Proceedings Volume 4512, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.446776

KEYWORDS: Tissue optics, Photodynamic therapy, Tumors, Modulation, Tissues, Photosensitizer targeting, Monte Carlo methods, Natural surfaces, Oxygen, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 2 July 2001 Paper

Cellular automata for the analysis of biomedical hyperspectral images

William Spillman, Ken Meissner, S. Smith, S. Conner, Richard Claus

Proceedings Volume 4259, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.432477

KEYWORDS: Hyperspectral imaging, Image analysis, Image processing, Imaging systems, Blood, Biomedical optics, Optical filters, Biological research, Cameras, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 2 July 2001 Paper

Virtual reality techniques for the visualization of biomedical imaging data

Maurice Shaw, William Spillman, Ken Meissner, Joseph Gabbard

Proceedings Volume 4259, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.432497

KEYWORDS: Visualization, Diagnostics, Data acquisition, Visual analytics, Analytical research, Data analysis, Biomedical optics, Data storage, Data visualization, Biological research

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 1996 Paper

Spectrometric microbiological analyzer

Kenneth Schlager, Ken Meissner

Proceedings Volume 2680, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.237616

KEYWORDS: Biological research, Microorganisms, Light scattering, Spectroscopy, Calibration, Monochromators, Luminescence, Neurons, Ultraviolet radiation, Principal component analysis

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Proceedings Article | 19 June 1995 Paper

Surface-emitting semiconductor laser for intracavity spectroscopy and microscopy

Ken Meissner, Paul Gourley, Thomas Brennan, B. Hammons, Anthony McDonald

Proceedings Volume 2399, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.212529

KEYWORDS: Optical spheres, Spectroscopy, Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, Mirrors, Semiconducting wafers, Transmission electron microscopy, Imaging spectroscopy, Semiconductor lasers, Resonators, Semiconductors

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Proceedings Article | 19 June 1995 Paper

Fractal quantum well heterostructures for broadband light emitters

Mary Crawford, Paul Gourley, Ken Meissner, Michael Sinclair, Eric Jones, Weng Chow, Richard Schneider

Proceedings Volume 2399, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.212516

KEYWORDS: Fractal analysis, Luminescence, Quantum wells, Heterojunctions, Light emitting diodes, Visible radiation, Gallium arsenide, Electrons, Time metrology, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 12 April 1995 Paper

Surface-emitting semiconductor laser spectroscopy and microscopy for characterizing normal and sickled red blood cells

Paul Gourley, Ken Meissner, Thomas Brennan, B. Hammons, Mark Gourley

Proceedings Volume 2387, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.206815

KEYWORDS: Blood, Refractive index, Mirrors, Semiconductors, Semiconductor lasers, Laser resonators, Spectroscopy, Laser spectroscopy, Semiconducting wafers, Resonators

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Conference Committee Involvement (18)

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing XXIII: Toward Point-of-Care Diagnostics

30 January 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing XXII: Toward Point-of-Care Diagnostics

24 January 2022 | San Francisco, California, United States

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing XXI: Toward Point-of-Care Diagnostics

6 March 2021 | Online Only, California, United States

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing XX: Toward Point-of-Care Diagnostics

3 February 2020 | San Francisco, California, United States

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing XIX: Toward Point-of-Care Diagnostics

4 February 2019 | San Francisco, California, United States

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing XVIII: Toward Point-of-Care Diagnostics

29 January 2018 | San Francisco, California, United States

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing XVII: Toward Point-of-Care Diagnostics

30 January 2017 | San Francisco, California, United States

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing XVI: Toward Point-of-Care Diagnostics

15 February 2016 | San Francisco, California, United States

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing XV: Toward Point-of-Care Diagnostics

10 February 2015 | San Francisco, California, United States

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing XIV: Toward Point-of-Care Diagnostics

3 February 2014 | San Francisco, California, United States

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing XIII: Toward Point-of-Care Diagnostics

6 February 2013 | San Francisco, California, United States

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing XII: Toward Point-of-Care Diagnostics

25 January 2012 | San Francisco, California, United States

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing XI: Toward Point-of-Care Diagnostics

26 January 2011 | San Francisco, California, United States

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing X: Toward Point-of-Care Diagnostics

26 January 2010 | San Francisco, California, United States

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing IX

27 January 2009 | San Jose, California, United States

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing VIII

23 January 2008 | San Jose, California, United States

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing VII

23 January 2007 | San Jose, California, United States

Optical Diagnostics and Sensing VI

25 January 2006 | San Jose, California, United States

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