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Publications

Selected Publications

The Fixler Lab develops quantitative optical methods for biomedical sensing, light–tissue interaction, diffuse reflectance, fluorescence lifetime imaging, and self-calibrated optical diagnostics.

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Recent publications

Full Scattering Profile Optical Spectroscopy for Water Quality Assessment

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This paper introduces an advanced optical spectroscopy technique utilizing the full scattering profile to evaluate water quality. By analyzing scattering signatures, the method offers a rapid, non-destructive, and highly sensitive approach for detecting pollutants and assessing environmental safety in real-time.

Endoscopic Iso-Pathlength Self-Calibration for Direction-Resolved Retrieval of Tissue Optical Properties

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This study presents a novel endoscopic self-calibration method based on iso-pathlength points. The technique enables accurate, direction-resolved retrieval of tissue optical properties, significantly improving the reliability and precision of minimally invasive optical diagnostics in clinical settings.

Reduce Hypoxemia Overestimation in Pulse Oximetry Based on Iso-Pathlength: A Monte Carlo Study

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Utilizing rigorous Monte Carlo simulations, this research addresses the critical issue of hypoxemia overestimation in standard pulse oximetry. By leveraging the iso-pathlength concept, the proposed model enhances the accuracy of blood oxygen saturation measurements in challenging diagnostic scenarios.

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Impact of Analyzer Angle and Tube Geometry on the Iso-Pathlength Point in Polarization-Resolved Measurements of Scattering Media

This article investigates how analyzer angles and tube geometries influence the iso-pathlength point during polarization-resolved measurements. The findings provide essential design guidelines for optimizing optical setups to achieve a more precise characterization of complex scattering media.

A Self-Calibrated Single Wavelength Biosensor for Measuring Oxygen Saturation

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This work details the development of an innovative, self-calibrating biosensor that measures oxygen saturation using a single wavelength. This simplified yet robust architecture reduces device complexity and cost while maintaining high diagnostic accuracy for continuous physiological monitoring.

Non-invasive Nanodiamonds Skin Permeation Profiling Using a Phase Analysis Method

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We present a non-invasive phase analysis method to profile the skin permeation of nanodiamonds. This high-resolution technique allows for the precise tracking of nanoparticle diffusion dynamics through biological barriers, offering significant implications for advanced transdermal drug delivery systems.

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