Dr. Maria Merin Antony

Research Fellow

Nanyang Technological University

My research focuses on advanced optical and photonic imaging techniques for non-invasive characterization of complex biological and engineered systems. My work is particularly centered on hyperspectral imaging (HSI) and high-resolution imaging, where I integrate optical system design with computational analysis to extract spectrally rich information beyond conventional RGB imaging. A key theme of my research is deep layer optical imaging, enabling the visualization and analysis of multilayered structures without physical contact or invasive procedures. I had demonstrated this capability in plant leaves and the human cornea, addressing long standing challenges in accessing subsurface structural and compositional information using light based methods. My research emphasizes light–tissue and light–matter interactions, with applications spanning agricultural monitoring and biomedical imaging, including nutrient assessment in crops and improved evaluation of donor corneas for transplantation. Overall, my work advances nondestructive, optics driven imaging platforms that bridge fundamental optical engineering with translational applications in life sciences.

My specific research areas include Hyperspectral Imaging, High-resolution Imaging, Spectroscopy, Optical sensing.