Su wins Convergence Award in applied research
Judith Su, associate professor of biomedical engineering and optical sciences, develops sensing methods to improve drug development and cancer screening.
BME associate professor Judith Su has earned another award reflecting her contributions to the field of biomedical instrumentation and imaging. At the 2026 Convergence Awards, the University of Arizona Office of Research and Partnerships recognized faculty and staff for outstanding achievements.
“You take science and creative endeavor to its extremes. You spread the boundaries. You educate our students and you impact our communities,” University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella said to the awardees during his opening remarks. “You really are the stars. I thank you for your curiosity, which leads to discovery, which leads to learning.”
Su won the Convergence Award for Excellence in Applied Research and Engineering. She currently leads the Little Sensor Lab in developing technology that could be used to sense environmental toxins, find chemical weapons, monitor food quality or screen for cancer.
Earlier this year, Optica, the global society of optics and photonics, named Su to its 2026 class of fellows. The year prior, the International Society for Optics and Photonics named Su to its 2025 class.