Real-Time Cell Sorting with FPGA-Accelerated Deep Learning

Real-Time Cell Sorting with Scalable In Situ FPGA-Accelerated Deep Learning

This work presents a teacher-student ML framework using knowledge distillation for label-free lymphocyte classification (T4, T8, B cells) from bright-field images, deployed on FPGA with ultra-low 14.5 µs inference latency - 40× faster than previous state of the art.

November 2025 · Khayrul Islam, Ryan F. Forelli, Jianzhong Han, Deven Bhadane, Jian Huang, Joshua C. Agar, Nhan Tran, Seda Ogrenci, Yaling Liu
Multiplex Image Machine Learning (MIML)

MIML: Multiplex Image Machine Learning for High Precision Cell Classification via Mechanical Traits within Microfluidic Systems

This paper presents a novel machine learning framework (MIML) that enhances the precision and specificity of cell classification by integrating label-free cell images with biomechanical data, achieving a 98.3% classification accuracy.

March 2025 · Khayrul Islam, Ratul Paul, Shen Wang, Yuwen Zhao, Partho Adhikary, Qiying Li, Xiaochen Qin, Yaling Liu
Microphysiologically engineered vessel-tumor model

Microphysiologically engineered vessel-tumor model to investigate vascular transport dynamics of immune cells

This paper introduces a 3D vessel-tumor model to investigate immune cell transport dynamics, revealing the role of endothelial glycocalyx in T cell transport and tumor killing during cancer immunotherapy.

April 2024 · Yuwen Zhao, Yue Wu, Khayrul Islam, Ratul Paul, Yuyuan Zhou, Xiaochen Qin, Qiying Li, Yaling Liu
Transformer-Based Trajectory Prediction in Microfluidics

Transformer-Based Trajectory Prediction in Microfluidics

Constructed a Transformer-based model for accurately predicting cell trajectories in microfluidic devices, focusing on the optimization of designs such as deterministic lateral displacement (DLD).

June 2023 · Khayrul Islam
Microfluidic vessel-on-a-chip platform

Adaptable microfluidic vessel-on-a-chip platform for investigating tumor metastatic transport in bloodstream

This paper identifies biomechanical conditions that enhance circulating tumor cell adhesion, providing insights for the development of anticancer therapies.

September 2022 · Yue Wu, Yuyuan Zhou, Ratul Paul, Xiaochen Qin, Khayrul Islam, Yaling Liu