Dr. Lionel Tarassenko

Biography

Lionel Tarassenko is a world-leading expert in the application of signal processing and machine learning in healthcare. He has a strong track record in the translation of clinical research into practical applications, significantly impacting the identification of patient deterioration in acute care and aiding self-management of long-term conditions through smartphone applications. Tarassenko pioneered the development of early warning systems for acutely ill patients and was involved in creating a machine learning system that gained FDA approval for critical care patient monitoring. His work has documented clinical trial outcomes that have positively influenced over 1 billion hours of patient monitoring in hospitals worldwide. He has been a professor in the Department of Engineering Science since April 1988 and was elected Chair of Electrical Engineering in 1997. He has led the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and contributed to establishing a Centre of Excellence in Medical Engineering. Tarassenko's leadership has doubled the number of academic researchers at the IBME and earned the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education in 2015. He has been recognized with multiple fellowships, awards, and accolades for his contributions to engineering and medical technology, including the British Computer Society Medal and the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Silver Medal. He has authored 230 journal papers and holds 32 patents, while also directing University spin-out companies and serving on various academic boards and committees.

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