Dr. Alexei Ouriadov

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexei Ouriadov is an Assistant Professor at Western University specializing in hyperpolarized (HP) 129Xe magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). His research focuses on developing advanced MRI methodologies and hardware to visualize ventilated lung regions and obtain detailed information related to gas exchange in lung tissue. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Ouriadov has significantly contributed to addressing fundamental limitations of HP 129Xe MRI, particularly in signal-to-noise ratios. His current research includes enhancing image acquisition and reconstruction techniques, and creating novel radiofrequency coils to improve imaging techniques and validate these methods against traditional positron emission tomography (PET). He has published several papers, including work on diffusion-weighted techniques for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the application of stretched-exponential models for analyzing lung morphology using HP 129Xe MRI. Furthermore, Ouriadov teaches various undergraduate and graduate courses in physics, where he shares his expertise in statistical physics and nuclear magnetic resonance with students.

Research Interests

Courses

Physics 1202: Physics Sciences II Physics 3400: Introduction to Thermal Physics Physics 4662: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Physics 9404: Statistical Physics Physics 9610: Fundamentals of Physics Physics 9660: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.