Dr. Al Hafeez Dhalla

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Al-Hafeez Z Dhalla is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. His research focuses on biomedical optics, particularly in the development and application of optical imaging technologies for non-invasive, high-resolution imaging of biological tissues. His work involves significant innovations in optical coherence tomography (OCT), scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (SLO), and light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technologies for diagnostic and therapeutic applications, especially in eye diseases. His contributions to the field include advancing the technical development of novel imaging technologies, preparation for commercialization, and ensuring regulatory approval for clinical validation. Dhalla has a Ph.D. from Duke University and has held various positions within the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. He teaches several courses including Research Projects in Engineering and Graduate Independent Studies in Biomedical Engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Research Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Conducts research in biomedical optics and teaches courses related to engineering and biomedical engineering.

Courses

Research Projects in Engineering Graduate Independent Study Projects in Biomedical Engineering Biophotonic Instrumentation

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)