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Professor and Chair

Gordon, Sarty (Arts and Science)

Executive Committee

Bill Dust  (Medicine)
Daniel Chen (Engineering)
Joel Lanovaz (Kinesiology)
J. Singh (Vet Medicine)
Chris Zhang (Engineering)
J.D. Johnston (Engineering)
Gordon Sarty (Arts and Science)
Gary Linassi, (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

G.P. Adams, D.V.M.(Sask.), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Wis.)
(Veterinary Biomedical Sciences)
Reproductive physiology/endocrinology, ultrasonography, medical imaging

Babyn, Paul
Department of Medical Imaging
M.D.C.M. 1978 - 1982 McGill University, Montreal S.B.E.E. 1974 - 1978 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Electrical Engineering S.B. 1974-1978 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Biology
Research Interest:
1. Royal College Certification - Diagnostic Radiology: 1987.
2. American Board of Radiology: 1986.
3. Licentiate, Medical Council of Canada: 1982.
4. National Board of Medical Examiners: 1982.

Baik, Oon-Doo, B.Eng., M.Eng.(Pukyong) Ph.D. (Laval)
(Agriculture and Bioresource Engineering)
Energy Efficient Extraction of Medicinal and Nutraeutical components with Radio
Frequency and Pulsed Electric Field combination

Bewer, Brian. B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Sask.)
Canadian Light Source - Science Associate (BioXAS) A physicist interested in the areas of Diffraction Enhanced Imaging (DEI), dual energy K-Edge Subtraction imaging (KES), X-ray Fluorescence Imaging (XRF), and Absorption Phase Contrast Imaging (A-PCI) using synchrotron radiation for biomedical research.

L. Dean Chapman (Anatomy & Cell Biology)
Physics of contrast mechanisms such as diffraction enhanced imaging (DEI), soft tissue contrast characterization, x-ray optics research, synchrotron and conventional imaging systems research.

D. Chen, B.E., M.Sc., Ph.D (Sask.)
(Mechanical Engineering)
Tissue Engineering, Mechatronics and Biomechatronics, Dynamics System and Control, Precision Fluid manipulation.

L, Chen, B.E. (Tianjin), Ph.D. (Alberta)
(Electrical & Computer Engineering)
A reconfigurable fault-tolerant 32-bit Forth Engine Low-power, fault-tolerant memories and systems
Ultra low-power digital systems Near-fall and fall detecting system Impulse UWB radar sensors for medical applications
Chip Design for Biomedical Instruments.

P. Chilibeck, M.Sc. (McMaster University), Ph.D. (University of Western Ontario)
(College of Kinesiology)
Adaptation of muscle and bone to excersise and nutrional interventions;
Spinal cord injury and conditions that effect bone and mineral status.

Dinh, Anh van , Ph.D.
(Electrical and Computer Engineering)
Wireless communications, fall and near fall detection device.

A.T. Dolovich , B.Sc., M.Sc. (Man.), Ph.D. (Waterloo)
(Mechanical Engineering)
Biomechanics, Tomography, Ultrasound imaging, Iinverse Problems

W.N. Dust, B. Sc. (Alberta), M.D. (Alberta), FRCSC.
(Orthopaedic Surgery)
Orthopedic trauma, Adult joint reconstruction, Arthroplasty, Joint dislocations, fractures, and breaks

M. Eramian, B.Sc., Ph.D (University of Western Ontario)
(Computer Science)
Computer Vision, Image Processing, Medical Image Analysis, Computer Assisted Diagnosis.
G. George,
(Anatomy & Cellular Biology)
Use of synchrotron radiation to solve structural and chemical problems in biology and chemistry.

J.R. Gray, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
(Biology)
Neuroethology and Kinematics of Insect flight.

J.E. Greer, B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. (Sask.), M.S., Ph.D. (Texas)
(Computer Science)
Artificial Intelligence, expert systems

M.M. Gupta, B.Sc., B.E., (Hons), M.E., (Rajasthan), Ph.D., (Warwick), D.Sc. (U of S)
(Mechanical Engineering)
Adaptive control Systems, Neural Networks, Cardiac Signal Processing and Robotics

B. Juurlink, Ph.D., (McMaster), M.Sc., B.Sc. (Acadia)
(Anatomy & Cell Biology)
The principal research interests are in the area of how neural and vascular cells respond to perturbations that lead to oxidative stress and inflammation.

Dr. Johnston, J.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
BSC(Eng) (University of New Brunswick, 1999
M.Sc. (Queen's University) 2001
Ph.D (University of British Columbia) 2008
Research (Biomechanics - Medical Imaging

S.O. Kasap, B.Sc. (Eng.), M.Sc., Ph.D. (London), D.I.C. (Imperial), P.Eng.
(Electrical Engineering)
Photovoltaic materials, Xeroradiography

Kontulainen,Saija
Qualifications:
B.Sc. (Exercise Physiology), University of Jyväskylä <http://www.jyu.fi/sport/en>, 1995 M.Sc. (Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics), University of Jyväskylä <http://www.jyu.fi/sport/en>, 1997 Ph.D. (Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics), University of Jyväskylä <http://www.jyu.fi/sport/en>, 2003
Research Interests:
The overall goal of my current research is to identify effective fracture prevention strategies for children and older adults. I am especially interested in the role of physical activity on bone strength.
B.Sc. (Exercise Physiology), University of Jyväskylä <http://www.jyu.fi/sport/en>, 1995 M.Sc. (Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics), University of Jyväskylä <http://www.jyu.fi/sport/en>, 1997 Ph.D. (Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics), University of Jyväskylä <http://www.jyu.fi/sport/en>, 2003

Ko, Seok-Bum, Ph.D. (Rhode Island), M.Sc (South Korea), B.Sc (South Korea)
(Electrical and Computer Engineering)
Wireless medical sensing technology, Fall/Near-Fall detection system, information security for biomedical application

A. Kusalik, B.Sc. (Lethbridge), M.Sc., Ph.D. (UBC)
(Computer Science)
Bioinformatics, Computational biology, Machine learning, Constraint logic programming

J. Lanovaz, Ph.D. (Queen's University), M.Sc PGD and B.Sc. (Sask)
(College of Kinesiology)
Biomechanics, musculoskeletal modelling and simulation, orthopaedics, motion analysis.
Gary A. Linassi, BSc(Hon) BMedSc MB FRCPC.
(Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

Y.-H. Lin, B.Sc (Taiwan), Ph.D. (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
(Chemical Engineering)
Systems biology, Global gene expression and whole-cell protein profiling, Applied Bioinformatics and Protein-Protein Interaction Network, Fuel Alcohol and Yeast Physiology

Qiang Liu, B.Sc. (Nankai) Ph.D. (Justus Liebig, Germany)
(Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, Vido)
Viral Pathogenesis, Vaccine Development, Vaccine Delivery by Nanotechnology

Gillian. Muir, Ph.D (U.B.C.), D.V.M. (Sask)
(Veterinary Biomedical Sciences)
Immunochemistry, retrograde tract-tracing and nueroanatomical measurement and dendritic arborization

I. McQuillan, Ph.D (Ontario), B.Sc. (Ontario)
(Computer Science)
Bioinformatics, Natuarl Computing, and Theoretical Computer Science

Meda,Venkatesh. Ph.D.(McGill), M.Sc., B.Eng.(India)
(Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering)
Post-harvest processing - Food / BioProcess Engineering.

Mehr, A Saadat
(Electrical & Computer Engineering)
Signal Processing for Biomedical Instruments

E. Neufeld, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed. (Sask), Ph.D. (Waterloo)
(Computer Science)
Graphics and Artificial Intelligence

Helen Nichol, M.Sc., Ph.D. (University of Western Ontario)
(Anatomy and Cell Biology)
Applications of synchrotron technology to mitochondrial and neurodegenerative diseases of metal metabolism.
Catherine, Niu, B.Eng., M.Eng.,(China) Ph.D. (McGill)
(Chemical Engineering)
Biosorption, Bioseparation and Biothanol Purification

Nathaniel Osgood, B.Sc., M.Sc
(Computer Science), Ph.D. (Computer Science)
System dynamics modelling and simulation for decision making using differential equation and agent-based modelling; Project dynamics and management in software development and construction

Pickering, I. Ph.D., (London)
(Geological Science)
Synchrotron radiation studies of environmental and biological systems. 

R.A. Pierson, B.S., M.S. (Purdue), Ph.D. (Wis.)
(Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Reproductive physiology

Sarty,G. B.Sc., (UNB), M.Sc., Ph.D.,(Sask)., P.Eng
(Psychology and Associate in Medical Imaging and Physics)
FMRI data analysis, Physiological Math Models of the Brain and Ovary

Dr. David Schreyer
Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology
Ph.D. (1986) Washington University (St. Louis)
B.A (1977) Johns Hopkins University
Research:  Neuro Scientist

B.Singh,, Ph.D. (Guelph), MVSc&AH. (Punjab), MVSc. (Punjab)
(Western College of Veterinary Medicine)
Cell and molecular biology of lung inflammation. Focused on mechanisms of neutrophil and monocyte migration into inflamed lungs. biology of pulmonary intravascular macrophages and environmental pulmonary toxicology.

J. Singh, B.V.Sc.&A.H. (India), M.V.Sc. (India), Ph.D., (Sask)
(Veterinary Biomedical Sciences )
Ultrasonographic, morphologic and biochemical kineticsof ovarian follicles to refine the bovine model.

W. Szyszkowski, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Warsaw), P.Eng.
(Mechanical Engineering)
Flexible Strutures, Optimization, Computational Mechanics, Time-Dependent Materials, Holographic Interferometry

Khan A. Wahid, B.Sc. (Bangladesh), M.Sc. (U of Calgary), Ph.D. (U of Calgary)
(Electrical and Computing Engineering)
Bio-medical Imaging application using wavelet transform: low power image and video processors for wireless endoscopy: telemedicine: arithmetic techniques and number theory.

N.H. West, B.Sc. (Bristol), Ph.D. (UBC)
(Physiology)
Cardiopulmonary physiology

T. Wysokinski, M.A.Sc. (TUG, Poland), Ph.D. (SFU, Canada), P.Eng.
(Canadian Light Source, BMIT)
Medical Physics, Cryogenics, Applied Superconductivity .

FangXiang Wu, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Sask.)
(Mechanical Engineering)
Bioengineering , Systems biology, Gene regulatory networks, Protein interaction networks, Bioinformatics and proteomics, Real time control of mass spectrometers, Control theory with applications to biology and medicine

Qiaoqin Yang, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (China)
(Mechanical Engineering)
Physical and Chemical vapor deposition, nanoengineered this films and coatings, Friction and wear, Carbon and its related nanostructures, Biomedical tools and implants, Nano - drug and antibody delivery.

Ken Yong-Hing, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S. (Glasgow), F.R.C.S.C.
(Orthopaedic Surgery)
Internal fixation devices, modeling

C.Zhang, B.Sc., M.Sc. (China), Ph.D. (Delft), P. Eng.
(Mechanical Engineering)
Nano-robotics, Biosensor, Nano-drug delivery system, Human Behavior Modeling, Bioinformatics, Human Centered Mechatronics, Biologically Inspired System




Adjunct Professors
Assem Hedayat, B.Sc in Materials Engineering (The American University in Cairo), M.Sc in Metallurgy (Georgia Tech), and Ph.D in Materials Science (Michigan State University)
(Biomedical Engineering)
Biomaterials, nano-fabrication, and orthodontic coatings.

Rob Lewis, B.Sc. Physics, Ph.D. Physics (University of Southhampton)
(Biomedical Engineering)
Measurement of mass attenuation coefficients of various breast tissues; Dose-energy image quality assessment of slot scanning mammography; Tissue specific X-ray imaging, Breast cancer diagnosis utilising scattered x-rays, X-ray Detection
Dr. Gopalan Selvaraj , Principal Research Sc Ph.D. Carleton University, Ottawa M.Sc. Carleton University, Ottawa B.Sc. Bangalore University, St. Joseph's College, Bangalore

Professor Emeritus

Dr. Kushwaha, Lal
Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering
B.S.A.E. (Allahabad University), 1961
M.Sc. (University of Toronto), 1964
Ph.D. (University of Saskatchewan), 1967
Research Biomaterials and Biotribology

Secretary
Jan Compain