Professor Dr. Rob Adamson

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Biography

Rob Adamson is a Professor and Acting Director at the School of Biomedical Engineering at Dalhousie University. His research interests focus on advanced imaging and therapeutic devices using light and ultrasound. He leads multiple research projects, including the development of optical coherence tomography systems for imaging the middle ear and photoacoustic imaging systems for intra-surgical endoscopic imaging. His group works closely with industry partners to ensure that research advances translate into practical applications that benefit patients. He welcomes students from mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering backgrounds at the PhD and Master of Applied Science levels. His expertise includes imaging, circuit design, mathematical modeling, and microfabrication optics. Adamson has also been involved in several notable projects, such as the development of subcutaneous piezoelectrically actuated bone-anchored hearing aids and high-frequency ultrasound imaging techniques.

Research Interests

Advanced Imaging Therapeutic Devices Optical Coherence Tomography Photoacoustic Imaging High-Frequency Ultrasound

Experience

Acting Director

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Leading the School of Biomedical Engineering and directing research initiatives.

Patents

Acoustic transmitter implantable receiver

U.S. Provisional 61/821 185 2013-08-08

A system for wirelessly transmitting acoustic signals to an implantable receiver.

Ultrasound endoscope method manufacturing thereof

U.S. Provisional 61/681 320 2012-08-09

Methods for producing ultrasound endoscopic devices.

Piezoelectric materials methods property control

U.S. PCT WO2013/056 374 A1 2011-10-18

Techniques for controlling the properties of piezoelectric materials.