Dr. Al Hafeez Dhalla

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Al-Hafeez Dhalla is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. His research focuses on the application of optical technologies for non-invasive, high-resolution imaging of biological tissues. He is particularly involved in the development of optical coherence tomography (OCT), scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (SLO), and light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technologies for applications in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, especially eye-related conditions. His work emphasizes engineering and technical advancements in novel imaging technologies, as well as the preparation and commercialization of these technologies for clinical validation and regulatory approval. He is also a member of the Faculty Network at the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences.

Research Interests

Biomedical Optics Optical Coherence Tomography Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy LiDAR Applied Diagnostic Imaging Image Guided Surgery Robotic Microsurgery

Courses

EGR 393: Research Projects Engineering BME 791: Graduate Independent Study BME 494: Projects Biomedical Engineering (GE) BME 493: Projects Biomedical Engineering (GE) BME 436L: Biophotonic Instrumentation (DR)

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)