Dr. Xun Zhao is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (ECE) at the University of Virginia (UVA). Before joining UVA, he received his Ph.D. in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering at UCLA. His research focuses on wearable electronics and personalized medical implants. He leverages AI-driven structure design to address critical healthcare challenges, with applications ranging from cardiovascular disease detection to skin cancer screening. He developed expertise in deep-tissue sensing bioelectronics, leading to several first-author publications in Nature Materials, Nature Electronics, and Nature Communications. His achievements have been recognized with the prestigious Stephanie L. Kwolek Prize in 2024 and the Harry M. Showman Prize. He is listed as the Top 2% Scientist in the World by Elsevier.
AI for Medical Electronics (AIME) Lab at UVA develops unconventional bioelectronics assisted by artificial intelligence to advance precision health. Our work focuses on creating intelligent sensors and robotics that revolutionize how we diagnose, monitor, and treat a wide range of diseases.
1. AI-assisted flexible medical patch for cancer research
2. Personalized implants for cardiovascular diseases
3. AI-assisted smart textiles and haptic suits for rehabilitation and physical therapy
The University of Virginia (UVA), located in Charlottesville,was founded in 1819. UVA is one of the nation’s premier public research universities as the #3 Best Value Public University. In the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings, UVA is tied for #24 among all national universities in the US, and ranked #4 among public universities. Charlottesville is a vibrant college city nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, roughly two hours southwest of Washington, D.C. It is home to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello (a UNESCO World Heritage site), as well as the residences of Presidents James Madison and James Monroe, Charlottesville brims with early American history.
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