Medical Applications
The use of ultrasound is being investigated in a broad range of medical applications from intercorporeal ultrasound to surgical tools. The following academics all have research interests in this area:
Prof Sandy Cochran
Research Interests:
- New piezoelectric materials
- Miniature devices for clinical applications of high-resolution ultrasound imaging
- Focused ultrasound surgery and ultrasound-targeted drug delivery
- Ultrasound for transmission beamforming and manipulation of cells and particles
- Miniature and microscale ultrasound systems for biomedical applications
- Ultrasound and other techniques for sensing in the body
Sandy Cochran is Deputy Head of the James Watt School of Engineering and Professor of Ultrasound Materials and Systems at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on materials and systems to apply ultrasound principally in medicine and life sciences. Sandy’s lab is the only one in the UK dedicated to medical ultrasound materials and systems, and one of only a handful like it in the world. Click here for more
Prof Tony Gachagan
Research Interests:
- Non-Destructive Evaluation
- Acoustic Emission
- Sensors for Process Control
- Health Technologies
- Process Intensification
- Ultrasonic Transduction
- Automated NDE
- Signal and Image Processing
Tony Gachagan is Director of the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering (CUE) and Professor of Ultrasonics at the University of Strathclyde. Tony's research encompasses ultrasonic transducers and arrays, non-contact ultrasonic sensor systems, array imaging processing, high power ultrasound systems, acoustic emission, and robotics and automation. Click here for more
Dr Hadi Heidari
Research Interests:
- Microelectronics Design
- Biomedical Circuits and Systems
- Wearable and Implantable Devices
- Spintronics and Magnetic Sensors
- Energy Harvesting
Hadi Heidari is a Lecturer in the James Watt School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow, leading the Microelectronics Laboratory with research interests including medical electronics, magnetic sensors and neurotechnology devices. Click here for more
Prof Margaret Lucas
Research Interests:
- Power ultrasonics
- Medical and surgical ultrasonic devices
- Novel ultrasonic transducers
- Miniaturisation of power ultrasonic devices
- High-power ultrasonics for drilling, forming and joining technologies
Margaret Lucas is Professor of Ultrasonics in the James Watt School of Engineering and Director of the Centre for Medical & Industrial Ultrasonics at the University of Glasgow. She currently leads a UK programme of research in ultrasonic surgical devices in partnership with 5 universities and 13 NHS and industry partners. Her research currently focuses on three key integrating activities: characterising the linear and nonlinear vibration behaviours of ultrasonic devices; understanding the interaction between the ultrasonic device and the medium it interacts with; and design and evaluation of innovative ultrasonic devices. Click here for more
Dr Helen Mulvana
Research Interests:
- Contrast Imaging
- Therapy
- Tissue characterisation
- Elastography
- Cancer
Helen Mulvana is a Chancellor’s Fellow in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. Her research focus is the development of advanced diagnostic tools for the earlier diagnosis and targeted treatment of cancer. Working closely with clinicians to better understand clinical needs and with engineers and life scientists to develop solutions to these challenges, Helen also has expertise in non-linear acoustics, contrast imaging, microbubbles, medical device design and fabrication, therapeutic ultrasound and elastography. Click here for more
Dr Paul Prentice
Research Interests:
- Acoustic cavitation research
- Characterisation and control for medical therapy (tissue disruption, drug delivery)
- Optimisation and refinement for industrial applications (cleaning, sono-processing/chemistry)
- Ultra-high speed imaging and acoustic detection/mapping
Paul Prentice is a Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, and group leader of the Cavitation Research Laboratory (CavLab) at C-MIU. Paul’s research seeks to characterise, refine and optimise acoustic cavitation for medical and industrial applications. CavLab infrastructure is based on state-of-the-art ultra-high-speed cameras and a range of acoustic detectors, including bespoke devices. Paul leads recruitment to the FUSE CDT. Click for more
Dr Julien Reboud
Research Interests:
- Primary expertise in biosensing and microfluidics for medical diagnostics and therapy
- Acoustofluidics based on surface acoustic waves, including integration of bioassay functions and particle patterning
- Liquid nebulisation for drug delivery, spray-coating, mass spectrometry and the food industry
- Nonlinear ultrasonic sensing and measurement for NDT of soft materials or for use in areas difficult to access metamaterials and nonlinear effects for beam shaping to control interactions with fluids and particles
Julien Reboud is a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Glasgow. His current research is focused on integrating engineering and biology for the benefits of healthcare and industry. Julien’s activities can be divided into two main areas; Acoustofluidics for manipulation of samples and Synthetic Biology. Click for more