Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
About
Dr. Kumon’s research interests are broadly themed around the use of ultrasound for materials
characterization, diagnostic imaging, and therapeutic applications. In the biomedical arena, he has
investigated high-frequency ultrasound for ex vivo characterization of breast cancer and endoscopic
ultrasound for improved in vivo diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. He has also studied the mechanisms and
bioeffects of sonoporation, the therapeutic use of ultrasound and microbubbles to enhance the delivery of
drugs to cells, via fluorescence and high-speed brightfield microscopy. In the area of therapeutic ultrasound,
Dr. Kumon has investigated the effects of high-intensity focused ultrasound on cardiac electrophysiology using
optical and infrared imaging. Most recently, he has been working on projects involving the synthesis of
magnetic nanoparticles and their application in magnetic fluid hyperthermia for cancer treatment.
Dr. Kumon believes that building a student's physical intuition and independent learning skills are the most
valuable services that a faculty member can provide. To accomplish these goals, he strives to clearly
communicate fundamental physical concepts along with the analytical and mathematical skills needed to solve
practical problems associated with those concepts. To better actively engage students, he introduces practical
examples into his discussions and uses guided questioning to lead students to solve their own problems.
Finally, he performs assessment to measure learning and further improve his teaching. Outside of the
classroom, Dr. Kumon works to mentor students and promote physics through outreach to on-campus and
off-campus communities.
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. in Physics, University of Texas at Austin
… → 1999
B.S. in Physics and Mathematics, Michigan State University
… → 1992
Research Interests
- Biomedical ultrasound, Acoustical materials characterization, Magnetic fluid hyperthermia
Disciplines
- Physics
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Design of a Scanning Acoustic and Photoacoustic Microscopy System Using Open-Source Hardware and Software Components
Rablau, C., Stiles, T., Kumon, R. E. & Bonhomme, J. T., May 9 2022, In: The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 151Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of Industrial Partnerships in the Acoustics Program at Kettering University
Ludwigsen, D., Stiles, T. & Kumon, R., Nov 29 2022, In: The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Nondestructive evaluation of carbon-fiber composites using digital image correlation, acoustic emission, and optical based modal analysis
Baqersad, J., Han, Y., Kumon, R., Mostafavi Yazdi, S. J., Zhu, N. & Afshar, A., Apr 27 2022, In: Wind Engineering. 46Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Design and Construction of a Low-Cost Mechanical Scanning System and Control Interface for Scanning Acoustic and Photoacoustic Microscopy
Kumon, R., Bonhomme, J. T., Rablau, C. & Stiles, T., Apr 10 2021, In: Bulletin of the American Physical Society.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Design and Construction of a Low-Cost Mechanical Scanning System and Control Interface for Scanning Acoustic and Photoacoustic Microscopy
Kumon, R., Bonhomme, J. T., Rablau, C. & Stiles, T., Apr 10 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
Activities
- 2 Other
Prizes
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2019 Society of Physics Students Outstanding Chapter Advisor
Kumon, R. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Courses
Press/Media
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Reports Summarize Engineering Study Results from Kettering University (Program assessment in undergraduate acoustics at Kettering University)
5/15/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research