Five Representative Publications
1. X. Qian*, J. Pei, H. Zheng, X. Xie, L. Yan, … , & K. K Shung. “Prospective assessment of breast cancer risk from multimodal multiview ultrasound images via clinically applicable deep learning”. Nature Biomedical Engineering, 5(6), 522-532. (2021)
2. X. Qian*, J. Pei, C. Han, Z. Liang, G. Zhang, … , & D. Shen. “A multimodal machine learning model for the stratification of breast cancer risk”. Nature Biomedical Engineering, (2024)
3. Z. Liang, … , & X. Qian*. “Coming soon”. (2025)
4. D. Yu, … , & X. Qian*. “Coming soon”. (2025)
5. Y. Chen, … , & X. Qian*, “Coming soon”. (2025)
Invited Contributions
Full Publication Lists
35. X. Qian*, J. Pei, C. Han, Z. Liang, G. Zhang, …. , & D. Shen. “A multimodal machine learning model for the stratification of breast cancer risk.” Nature Biomedical Engineering, (2024)
34. L. Zhou, Y. Zhang, J. Zhang, X. Qian, C. Gong, … , & D. Shen*. “Prototype learning guided hybrid network for breast tumor segmentation in DCE-MRI.” IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging, (2024)
33. G. Lu, C. Gong, Y. Sun, X. Qian, D. Nair, … , & Q. Zhou*. “Noninvasive imaging-guided ultrasonic neurostimulation with arbitrary 2D patterns and its application for high-quality vision restoration” Nature Communications, 15, 4481 (2024)
32. L. Yan, Z. Liang, H. Zhang, G. Zhang, W. Zheng, … , & X. Qian*. “A domain-knowledge based interpretable deep learning system for improving clinical breast ultrasound diagnosis.” Communications Medicine, 4, 90 (2024)
Before Joining ShanghaiTech University
31. H. Hu, Y. Ma, X. Gao, D. Song, M. Li, H. Huang, X. Qian, … , & S. Xu*. “Three-dimensional mapping of deep tissue modulus by stretchable ultrasonic arrays.” Nature Biomedical Engineering, 7, no. 10, 1321-1334. (2023)
30. G. Lu, X. Qian, C. Gong, J. Ji, B. Thomas, M. S Humayun, Q. Zhou*. “Ultrasound retinal stimulation: a mini-review of recent developments.” IEEE Transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control 69, no.12 3224-3231. (2022)
29. R. Li, X. Qian*, C. Gong, J. Zhang, Y. Liu, … , & Q. Zhou*. “Simultaneous assessment of the whole eye biomechanics using ultrasonic elastography.” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 70, no.4, 1310-1317. (2022)
28. J. Zhang, J. Murgoitio-Esandi, X. Qian*, R. Li, C. Gong, … , & Q. Zhou*. “High frequency ultrasound elastography to assess the nonlinear elastic properties of the cornea and ciliary body.” IEEE Transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control 69, no.9, 2621-2629. (2022)
27. A. Rayes, J. Zhang, G. Lu, X. Qian, S. T Schroff, … , & Q. Zhou*. “Estimating thrombus elasticity by shear wave elastography to evaluate ultrasound thrombolysis for thrombus with different stiffness.” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 70, no.1, 135-143. (2022)
26. X. Qian, G. Lu, B. Thomas, R. Li, X. Chen, … , & Q. Zhou*. “Non-invasive ultrasound retinal stimulation for vision restoration at high spatiotemporal resolution.” BME Frontiers 9829316 (best paper award, 2022).
25. X. Qian*, C. Huang, R. Li, B. Song, H. Tchelepi, … , & Q. Zhou*. “Super-resolution ultrasound localization microscopy for visualization of the ocular blood flow” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 69, no.5, 1585-1594 (2021)
24. X. Qian*, J. Pei, H. Zheng, X. Xie, L. Yan, … , & K. K Shung, “Prospective assessment of breast cancer risk from multimodal multi-view ultrasound images via clinically applicable deep learning.” Nature Biomedical Engineering 5, no. 6, 522-532. (2021)
23. X. Qian, R. Li, G. Lu, L. Jiang, H. Kang, … , & Q. Zhou*. “Ultrasonic Elastography to Assess Biomechanical Properties of the Optic Nerve Head and Peripapillary Sclera of the Eye.” Ultrasonics 110, 106263. (2021)
22. G. Lu, R. Li, X. Qian (co-first), R. Chen, L. Jiang, … , & Q. Zhou*. “Layer-specific ultrasound elastography using a multi-layered shear wave dispersion model for assessing the viscoelastic properties.” Physics in Medicine & Biology 66, no.3, 035003 (2021)
21. R. Li, Z. Du, X. Qian, Y. Li, J. Martinez-Camarillo, … , & Q. Zhou*. “High resolution optical coherence elastography of retina under prosthetic electrode.” Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery 11, no. 3, 918. (2021)
20. X. Qian, R. Wodnicki, H. Kang, J. Zhang, H. Tchelepi, Q. Zhou*. “Current Ultrasound Technologies and Instrumentation in the Assessment and Monitoring of COVID-19 Positive Patients.” IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control 67, no.11, 2230-2240, (2020)
19. H. Kang, X. Qian (co-first), R. Chen, R. Wodnicki, Y. Sun, … , & Q. Zhou*. “2D Ultrasonic Array-based Optical Coherence Elastography.” IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control 68, no. 4, 1096-1104. (2020)
18. G. Lu, X. Qian, J. Castillo, R. Li, L. Jiang, … , & Q. Zhou*. “Transcranial Focused Ultrasound for Non-invasive Neuromodulation of the Visual Cortex.” IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control 68, no.1, 21-28, (2020)
17. X. Qian*, H. Kang, R. Li, G. Lu, Z. Du, … , & Q. Zhou*. “In vivo Visualization of Eye Vasculature using Super-resolution Ultrasound Microvessel Imaging” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 67, no.10, 2870-2880, (2020)
16. X. Qian, B. Zhang, S. Liu, Y. Wang, X. Chen, … , & Z. Chen*. “A combined ultrasonic B-mode and color Doppler system for the classification of breast masses using neural network.” European Radiology 30, no.5, 3023-3033, (2020)
15. X. Qian, R. Li, Y. Li, G. Lu, Y. He, … , & Q. Zhou*. “In vivo evaluation of posterior eye elasticity using shaker based optical coherence elastography.” Experimental Biology and Medicine 245, no.4, 282-288, (2020)
14. Y. Tang, X. Qian, D. Lee, Q. Zhou*, J. Yao*. “From Light to Sound: Photoacoustic and Ultrasound Imaging in Fundamental Research of Alzheimer’s Disease” OBM Neurobiology 4, no.2 (2020)
13. H. Peng, L. Mao, X. Qian, X. Lu, L. Jiang, … , & Q. Zhou*. “Acoustic energy controlled nanparticle aggregation for nanotherapy.” IEEE Transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control 67, no.4, 735-744, (2019)
12. H. Peng, X. Qian (co-first), L. Mao, L. Jiang, Y. Sun, Q. Zhou*. “Ultrafast ultrasound imaging in acoustic microbubble trapping.” Applied Physics Letters 115, no. 20, 203701. (featured article, 2019)
11. D. li, X. Qian (co-first), R. Li, C. Fei, L. Jiang, … , & Q. Zhou*. “High Resolution ADC for Ultrasound Color Doppler Imaging Based On MASH Sigma-Delta Modulator” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 67, no.5, 1438-1449, (2019)
10. X. Chen, X. Qian (co-first), K. Lam, C. Chiu, R. Chen, … , & Q. Zhou*. “Helical‐Like 3D Ultrathin Piezoelectric Element for Complicated Ultrasonic Field.” Advanced Functional Materials ,1902912. (2019)
9. Z. Chen, X. Qian (co-first), X. Song, Q. Jiang, R. Huang, … , & Q. Zhou*. “Three-Dimensional Printed Piezoelectric Array for Improving Acoustic Field and Spatial Resolution in Medical Ultrasonic Imaging.” Micromachines 10, no. 3, 170. (2019)
8. Z. Du, R. Li, X. Qian (co-first), G. Lu, Y. Li, … , & Q. Zhou*. “Quantitative confocal optical coherence elastography for evaluating biomechanics of optic nerve head using Lamb wave model.” Neurophotonics 6, no. 4, 041112. (2019)
7. X. Chen, K. Lam, R. Chen, Z. Chen, X. Qian, … , & Q. Zhou*. “Acoustic levitation and manipulation by a high-frequency focused ring ultrasonic transducer.” Applied Physics Letters 114, no. 5, 054103, (2019)
6. X. Qian, T. Ma, C. Shih, M. Heur, Z. Jun, … , & Q. Zhou*. “Ultrasonic Micro-Elastography to Assess Biomechanical Properties of the Cornea.” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 66, no.3, 647-655, (2018)
5. C. Shih, X. Qian (co-first), T. Ma, Z. Han, C. Huang, Q Zhou*, K. K Shung. “Quantitative assessment of thin-layer tissue viscoelastic properties using ultrasonic micro-elastography with Lamb wave model.” IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging, 37 no.8, 1887-1898, (2018)
4. R. Chen, L. Jiang, T. Zhang, T. Matsuok, M. Yamazaki, X. Qian, … , & Q. Zhou*. “Eco-friendly highly sensitive transducers based on a new KNN-NTK-FM lead-free piezoelectric ceramic for high-frequency biomedical ultrasonic imaging applications.” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 66, no.6, 1580-1587 (2018)
3. X. Qian, T. Ma, M. Yu, X. Chen, K. K Shung, Q. Zhou*, “Multi-functional Ultrasonic Micro-elastography Imaging System,” Scientific Reports, vol.7, no.1, pp.1230, (2017)
2. Z. Chen, X. Song, L. Lei, X. Chen, C. Fei, C. Chiu, X. Qian, … , & Q. Zhou*, “3D printing of piezoelectric element of energy focusing and ultrasonic sensing”, Nano Energy, 27, 78-86, (2016)
1. T. Ma, X. Qian, C. Chiu, M. Yu, H. Jung, … , & Q. Zhou*, “High resolution harmonic motion imaging for tissue biomechanical property characterization,” Quantitative imaging in medicine and surgery, vol.5 no.1, pp.108, (2015)