Dr. Bouma studied physics and math as an undergraduate at Hope College and pursued nuclear physics, starting graduate studies at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory at Michigan State University before changing course to atomic and molecular physics and conducting his dissertation research in the high intensity ultraviolet laser facility at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Prior to joining the faculty of Harvard Medical School, he was a Research Scientist at MIT. He has published over 230 manuscripts that have collectively accumulated over 53,000 citations, reflecting an h-index of 67 (Web of Science) and 106 (Google Scholar). Dr. Bouma’s research has led to over 300 issued/allowed patents, with over 100 additional patent applications pending. Many of his patents have been licensed to four different companies, resulting in 5 distinct medical devices on the market. In addition, he serves on the scientific advisory boards of several companies.