BE Communication Lab Manager
Dr. Han Xu (she/her/hers) is the BE Communication Lab manager. In this role, Han is excited to support the well-rounded development of BE students and postdoctoral fellows by providing them with skills and tools to communicate effectively, inclusively, and authentically.
Before joining the Communication Lab in 2024, Han was a Scientific Outreach and Education Specialist at Harvard Medical School, where she designed and delivered courses and workshops, created online training resources, fostered DEI dialogues, and collaborated on outreach activities with local STEM programs.
Han has a strong technical background, with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University and postdoctoral training at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Her knowledge of quantitative methods and the engineering field serves as a foundation for understanding the needs of the BE community and designing community-centered education approaches for science communication.
Outside of work, Han is a runner, a dragon boat paddler and coach, and a cat parent.