Applied Physics | Biomedical Optics | STEM Education
Yinka Moses Ajibola
I am an applied physicist, biomedical imaging researcher, and STEM educator whose work connects cancer biophysics, scientific data analysis, physics teaching, robotics education, and student-centered learning resources.
Professional Focus
Biomedical Optics and PDT
Research experience in ALA-PpIX based photodynamic therapy, oral cancer cell treatment response, fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, and optical light-source evaluation.
Physics and Robotics Education
Instructional leadership in physics, robotics, engineering design, laboratory investigations, and student mentoring for grade 8-12 STEM learners.
Scientific Data Analysis
Hands-on experience with experimental design, data collection, image processing, quantitative analysis, scientific documentation, and reproducible research workflows.
Technology and Research Computing
Working knowledge of Python, MATLAB, SQL, Linux, GitHub, AWS, Azure, technical documentation, and cloud-supported project workflows.
Featured Research Thesis
Comparative Analysis of Laser and LED Light Sources for Intraoral Photodynamic Therapy
My master's thesis evaluated a fiber-coupled 638 nm red diode laser and a broader-spectrum 631 nm red LED source for ALA-PpIX based photodynamic therapy in TR146 oral cancer cells. The project examined wavelength matching, optical power, irradiance, form factor, heat dissipation, imaging response, and treatment effect.
The results showed that both light sources could produce a photodynamic treatment response, while the fiber-coupled laser achieved the stronger cytotoxic response because it delivered higher power and irradiance with external heat dissipation. The work supports the broader goal of developing compact and affordable PDT systems for resource-limited clinical settings.
Impact and Public Benefit
STEM Education Access
Physicstutors.org organizes Grade 11-12 physics content into unit pages, downloadable notes, practice materials, lab support, and tutoring pathways for students who need clearer academic support.
Research-Informed Teaching
My teaching approach draws from experimental physics, data analysis, imaging research, and laboratory practice so students learn physics as a real scientific method, not only as formulas.
Biomedical Innovation Direction
My research interest focuses on practical biomedical optics, treatment access, low-cost light-source design, and quantitative methods that can support improved healthcare technologies.
Leadership Through Mentoring
Across teaching and research roles, I have guided students through lab work, robotics design, data interpretation, scientific writing, and problem-solving habits.
Professional Timeline
Physics and Robotics Teacher, Innovation Academy Charter School
Develop and deliver physics and robotics instruction, lead hands-on laboratory investigations, guide VEX V5 engineering projects, and support student progress through structured academic communication.
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, University of Massachusetts Boston
Conducted PDT and biomedical imaging research, developed image-analysis workflows, supported experimental design, and taught undergraduate physics laboratory sections.
Research Assistant / Teaching Assistant, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Supported experimental physics research, laboratory setup, tutorials, data collection, technical documentation, and undergraduate physics instruction.
Research Intern, Federal School of Surveying
Assisted with scientific data collection, preprocessing, validation, quantitative analysis, calibration, documentation, and project records.
Education and Credentials
Master of Science in Applied Physics
University of Massachusetts Boston, 2023. Thesis focused on laser and LED light sources for intraoral photodynamic therapy.
Bachelor of Technology in Applied Physics
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, 2019. Foundation in applied physics, laboratory practice, and quantitative science.
Teaching and Professional Certifications
Massachusetts Physics Teaching License, SEI Endorsement, Certified ScrumMaster, HIPAA Training, and Bloodborne Pathogens Certification.
Cloud and Technical Training
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, with additional experience across Linux, GitHub, Azure, and cloud project workflows.
Why This Website Exists
Physicstutors.org is both a professional portfolio and an educational platform. It documents my work in applied physics, biomedical research, STEM teaching, technical systems, and physics learning support while giving students access to organized unit materials, homework help, lab guidance, and tutoring options.
The long-term purpose is to build a public-facing STEM education and research-impact platform that connects scientific training, student support, practical technology, and community benefit.
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