Dr. Ehsan Samei

Professor

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Biography

Ehsan Samei is the Reed Martha Rice Distinguished Professor at Duke University, specializing in Radiology, Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, and Physics. He serves as the Chief Imaging Physicist for the Duke University Health System and is the Director of the Carl E. Ravin Advanced Imaging Laboratories, leading the Center for Virtual Imaging Trials. His expertise includes X-ray imaging, theoretical imaging models, simulation methods, and experimental techniques pertinent to medical image formation and quality. Dr. Samei's research focuses on bridging the gap between scientific scholarship and clinical practice, advocating for a translation of research into clinical processes based on scientific evidence. He has received prestigious awards such as the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award and the Jimmy O. Finn Lifetime Achievement Award and has published extensively, contributing significantly with over 1400 scientific publications, including 600 conference presentations and 4 books. Dr. Samei has founded several programs and has held leadership positions in multiple professional organizations, reflecting his commitment to advancing medical physics and imaging.

Research Interests

Courses

Independent Study in Medical Physics Continuation Graduate Independent Study

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)