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Dr Haroon Zafar

B.ScEng, M.ScEng, MSc, PhD, Ir.

Contact Details

Principal Investigator | Research Fellow | EU Horizon Europe Project Manager
Lambe Institute for Translational Research & CÚRAM-SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices
E: haroon.zafar@universityofgalway.ie
https://nocancernetwork.eu/
 
researcher
 

Biography

Dr Haroon Zafar completed his PhD in Biomedical Physics and Engineering from the University of Galway (Ireland), Erasmus Mundus MSc in Photonics and Optoelectronic Devices from the University of St Andrews and Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom), MScEng in Photonics Engineering from Ghent University and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium) and BScEng in Electrical Engineering.

Dr Zafar has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal and conference publications in internationally respected journals and conferences. He has received over 20 national (Irish) and international research and innovation awards/grants including the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Irish Research Council (IRC), Enterprise Ireland (EI) and European Union (EU) grants and several International Best Research Paper Awards.

His research spans the continuum from basic scientific research through to translational and clinical research which constitutes the true meaning of the phrase “bench-to-bedside” research and focuses on MedTech/medical device innovation, digital health, AI in medicine and translational/cancer imaging. The following is a selection of media releases/news stories featuring his research and awards: The Irish Times, CRÓGA, Patient Empowerment, IRC New Foundations 2020, RTE News, IRC New Foundations 2018, IRC Research Ally Prize Award 2021, IRC Research Ally Prize Award 2022, Silicon Republic, SFI Research News,  thejournal.ie, Engineers Ireland, Advances in Engineering Canada, Irish Mirror, TechCentral.ie

Dr Zafar is associated with the University of Galway since 2011. Currently, he is a Principal Investigator/Research Fellow in the Lambe Institute for Translational Research and Project Manager for EU Horizon Europe Doctoral Network at CÚRAM-SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices. Over the last 10 years, he has attended over 25 educational, entrepreneurial and professional development courses/trainings across Europe and USA.

Research Interests

MedTech/Medical Device Innovation
Digital Health
AI in Medicine
Translational/Cancer Imaging

Research Projects

  Project Start Date End Date
NO-CANCER-NET: Advanced Engineering of Nitric Oxide Based Therapeutics for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Training Network 01-OCT-23 30-SEP-27
E-HealthApps: Evaluation and Optimisation of E-Health Apps for Childhood Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention 01-DEC-23 30-NOV-24
Advanced telehealth for chronic heart failure management 01-APR-20 31-MAR-24
Croí Cróga: Using telehealth for remote management of heart-failure during COVID-19 01-MAR-21 01-DEC-21
Smart RDN: Development of smart endovascular renal denervation verification and efficacy device 01-JAN-19 30-JUN-21
CIVIC-P: A central venous pressure sensor 03-DEC-18 30-JUN-21
Patient Power: Patient empowerment through community-based educational programme in Ireland for the prevention and management of hypertension and cardiovascular disease 01-MAY-19 31-MAY-20
Optimisation and first-in-man clinical evaluation of combined photoacoustic and duplex ultrasound imaging for carotid atherosclerosis and vulnerable plaques detection 05-DEC-16 31-DEC-18
Towards combined photoacoustic and duplex ultrasound imaging of carotid atherosclerotic plaques 01-MAY-17 31-JAN-18
Development and applications of optical imaging techniques for microcirculation and cardiovascular imaging 16-OCT-11 16-OCT-15

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(2023) 'Experimental Analysis of Transeptal Puncture to Investigate the Mechanical Properties of Fossa Ovalis'
Tejaswini Manavi et al. (2023) 'Experimental Analysis of Transeptal Puncture to Investigate the Mechanical Properties of Fossa Ovalis'. Applied Science, 13 (2) [Details]
(2022) 'Automated Detection of Alzheimer¿s via Hybrid Classical Quantum Neural Networks'
Tayyaba Shahwar et al., (2022) 'Automated Detection of Alzheimer¿s via Hybrid Classical Quantum Neural Networks'. MDPI Electronics, 11 (5) [Details]
(2022) 'A Critical Analysis of the Effect the New Medical Device Regulation Will Have on the Relevant Stakeholder'
Tehzeem Ahmed et al. (2022) 'A Critical Analysis of the Effect the New Medical Device Regulation Will Have on the Relevant Stakeholder'. Bmj Innovations, 8 (4) [Details]
(2022) 'Design and Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of a Novel Anchoring System in the Inferior Vena Cava for Central Venous Pressure Measurement ¿ A New Approach to Heart Failure Monitoring'
Tejaswini Manavi et al. (2022) 'Design and Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of a Novel Anchoring System in the Inferior Vena Cava for Central Venous Pressure Measurement ¿ A New Approach to Heart Failure Monitoring'. Physica Medica, European Journal Of Medical Physics, 104 [Details]
(2021) 'Recent trends in renal denervation devices for resistant hypertension treatment'
Sumeeyae Haribabu, Faisal Sharif, Haroon Zafar (2021) 'Recent trends in renal denervation devices for resistant hypertension treatment'. Irish Journal Of Medical Science, 3 (5):1096-1105 [Details]
(2020) 'Determination of optimal implantation site in central venous system for wireless hemodynamic monitoring'
Tejaswini Manavi, Patricia Vazquez, Muhammad Tubassam, Junaid Zafar, Faisal Sharif, Haroon Zafar (2020) 'Determination of optimal implantation site in central venous system for wireless hemodynamic monitoring'. International Journal Of Cardiology. Heart & Vasculature, 27 (100510) [Details]
(2020) 'Optical Imaging Techniques for Vulnerable Plaque Detection'
Suleiman Eldomi, Junaid Zafar, Ritasree Sengupta, Faisal Sharif, Haroon Zafar (2020) 'Optical Imaging Techniques for Vulnerable Plaque Detection'. Translational Biophotonics, [Details]
(2019) 'Changes in left ventricular shape and morphology in the presence of heart failure – a 4-dimensional quantitative and qualitative analysis'
Helen O’Grady et al (2019) 'Changes in left ventricular shape and morphology in the presence of heart failure – a 4-dimensional quantitative and qualitative analysis'. International Journal Of Computer Assisted Radiology And Surgery, 14 (8):1415-1430 [Details]
(2019) 'Multiband Ultra-Thin Flexible On- Body Transceiver for Wearable Health Informatics'
Mubasher Ali et al (2019) 'Multiband Ultra-Thin Flexible On- Body Transceiver for Wearable Health Informatics'. Australasian Physical & Engineering Sciences In Medicine, 42 (1):53-63 [Details]
(2018) 'Employing Mesenchymal Stem Cells to support tumour-targeted delivery of EV-encapsulated microRNA-379'
Roisin Dwyer et al (2018) 'Employing Mesenchymal Stem Cells to support tumour-targeted delivery of EV-encapsulated microRNA-379'. Oncogene, 37 :2137-2149 [Details]
(2018) 'Cardiovascular photoacoustic imaging: A new technique for imaging of atherosclerosis and vulnerable plaque detection'
Haroon Zafar et al (2018) 'Cardiovascular photoacoustic imaging: A new technique for imaging of atherosclerosis and vulnerable plaque detection'. Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express, 4 (3) [Details]
(2018) 'Renal Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Neurocardiogenic Syncope: A Review from Perspective of Commercialization Potential'
Barry O'Brien, Haroon Zafar, Faisal Sharif (2018) 'Renal Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Neurocardiogenic Syncope: A Review from Perspective of Commercialization Potential'. Irish Journal Of Medical Science, 187 (1):45-54 [Details]
(2017) 'Dual plasmonic gold nanostars for photoacoustic imaging and photothermal therapy'
Vijay Raghavan, Cathal O'Flatharta, Roisin Dwyer, Aedán Breathnach, Haroon Zafar, Peter Dockery, Antony Wheatley, Ivan Keogh, Martin Leahy, Malini Olivo, (2017) 'Dual plasmonic gold nanostars for photoacoustic imaging and photothermal therapy'. Nanomedicine, 12 (5):457-471 [Details]
(2017) 'Transseptal puncture — Review of anatomy, techniques, complications and challenges'
Barry O’Brien, Haroon Zafar, Simon De Freitas, Faisal Sharif (2017) 'Transseptal puncture — Review of anatomy, techniques, complications and challenges'. International Journal Of Cardiology, 233 :12-22 [Details]
(2017) 'Recent Trends in Clot Retrieval Devices: A Review'
Aamir Hameed, Haroon Zafar, Darren Mylotte, Faisal Sharif (2017) 'Recent Trends in Clot Retrieval Devices: A Review'. Cardiology and Therapy, 6 (2):193-202 [Details]
(2017) 'Reply to the letter to editor: A new technique to deal with challenging transseptal puncture'
Haroon Zafar, Faisal Sharif (2017) 'Reply to the letter to editor: A new technique to deal with challenging transseptal puncture'. International Journal Of Cardiology, 242 [Details]
(2017) 'An updated Review of cardiac devices in heart failure'
Cliόna Murphy, Haroon Zafar, Faisal Sharif (2017) 'An updated Review of cardiac devices in heart failure'. Irish Journal Of Medical Sciences, 186 (4):909-919 [Details]
(2017) 'Technical Case for a Mega- Scale Solar Energy Installation for the National Power Grid of Pakistan'
Junaid Zafar et al (2017) 'Technical Case for a Mega- Scale Solar Energy Installation for the National Power Grid of Pakistan'. Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 9 (4) [Details]
(2016) 'Functional Imaging for Regenerative Medicine'
Martin Leahy et al (2016) 'Functional Imaging for Regenerative Medicine'. Stem Cell Research & Therapy, 7 (57) [Details]
(2016) 'Stent Materials and Coatings: A Technology and Performance Update'
Barry O'Brien et al (2016) 'Stent Materials and Coatings: A Technology and Performance Update'. Annals Of Biomedical Engineering, 44 (2):523-535 [Details]
(2015) 'Linear-array based photoacoustic imaging of human microcirculation with a range of high frequency transducer probes'
Haroon Zafar, Aedán Breathnach, Hrebesh M. Subhash, Martin J. Leahy (2015) 'Linear-array based photoacoustic imaging of human microcirculation with a range of high frequency transducer probes'. Journal Of Biomedical Optics, 20 (5) [Details]
(2015) 'Design, development and microwave inter-comparison of dual slot antenna configurations for localized hepatic tumor management'
J Zafar et al (2015) 'Design, development and microwave inter-comparison of dual slot antenna configurations for localized hepatic tumor management'. Australasian Physical & Engineering Sciences In Medicine, 38 (4):593-601 [Details]
(2015) 'Photoacoustic imaging in breast cancer'
MC Casey et al (2015) 'Photoacoustic imaging in breast cancer'. Irish Journal Of Medical Science, 184 (9) [Details]
(2014) 'Evaluation of hemodynamically severe coronary stenosis as determined by fractional flow reserve with frequency domain optical coherence tomography measured anatomical parameters'
Haroon Zafar, Ihsan Ullah, Kate Dinneen, Sajjad Matiullah, Alan Hanley, Martin J. Leahy, Faisal Sharif (2014) 'Evaluation of hemodynamically severe coronary stenosis as determined by fractional flow reserve with frequency domain optical coherence tomography measured anatomical parameters'. Journal Of Cardiology, 64 (1):19-24 [Details]
(2014) 'Feasibility of intracoronary frequency domain optical coherence tomography derived fractional flow reserve for the assessment of coronary artery stenosis'
Haroon Zafar, Faisal Sharif, Martin J. Leahy (2014) 'Feasibility of intracoronary frequency domain optical coherence tomography derived fractional flow reserve for the assessment of coronary artery stenosis'. International Heart Journal, 55 (4):307-311 [Details]
(2014) 'Assessment of psoriatic plaque in vivo with correlation mapping optical coherence tomography'
Haroon Zafar, Joey Enfield, Marie-Louise O’Connell, Bart Ramsay, Maeve Lynch, Martin J. Leahy (2014) 'Assessment of psoriatic plaque in vivo with correlation mapping optical coherence tomography'. Skin Research and Technology, 20 (2):141-146 [Details]
(2014) 'Assessment of coronary artery stenosis with frequency domain optical coherence tomography derived blood flow measurements: relationship with fractional flow reserve'
Haroon Zafar, Faisal Sharif, Martin J. Leahy (2014) 'Assessment of coronary artery stenosis with frequency domain optical coherence tomography derived blood flow measurements: relationship with fractional flow reserve'. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology, 64 (11) [Details]
(2014) 'Measurement of the blood flow rate and velocity in coronary artery stenosis using intracoronary frequency domain optical coherence tomography'
Haroon Zafar, Faisal Sharif, Martin J. Leahy (2014) 'Measurement of the blood flow rate and velocity in coronary artery stenosis using intracoronary frequency domain optical coherence tomography'. International Journal Of Cardiology. Heart & Vasculature, 5 :68-71 [Details]
(2014) 'Development and microwave analysis of slot antennas for localized hyperthermia treatment of hepatocellular liver tumor'
T Zafar et al (2014) 'Development and microwave analysis of slot antennas for localized hyperthermia treatment of hepatocellular liver tumor'. Australasian Physical & Engineering Sciences In Medicine, 37 (4):673-679 [Details]
(2013) 'Assessment of the Occupational Radiation Exposure Doses to Workers at INMOL Pakistan (2007-2011)'
K Masood et al (2013) 'Assessment of the Occupational Radiation Exposure Doses to Workers at INMOL Pakistan (2007-2011)'. Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 115 (1):110-114 [Details]
(2012) 'Assessment of Occupational Exposure Among Pakistani Medical Staff During 2007–2011'
K Masood et al (2012) 'Assessment of Occupational Exposure Among Pakistani Medical Staff During 2007–2011'. Australasian Physical & Engineering Sciences In Medicine, 35 (3):297-300 [Details]
(2012) 'Design and analysis of a high power electron beam source (>50KW/cm2) confined in a highly uniform magnetic field region'
K Masood et al (2012) 'Design and analysis of a high power electron beam source (>50KW/cm2) confined in a highly uniform magnetic field region'. Ieee Transactions On Plasma Science, 40 (4):1064-1069 [Details]
(2009) 'E-Plane and H-Plane Slab Loaded Waveguide Solutions'
J Zafar et al (2009) 'E-Plane and H-Plane Slab Loaded Waveguide Solutions'. International Journal Of Electronics, 96 (1):79-92 [Details]
(2009) 'Twin Symmetric E-plane Slab Loaded Waveguide Structure for Point Beam Acceleration'
H Zafar et al (2009) 'Twin Symmetric E-plane Slab Loaded Waveguide Structure for Point Beam Acceleration'. International Journal Of Infrared And Millimeter Waves, 30 (2):159-171 [Details]
(2008) 'High Emittance Electron Beam Source Coupled to Slab Loaded Accelerating Structure'
J Zafar et al (2008) 'High Emittance Electron Beam Source Coupled to Slab Loaded Accelerating Structure'. International Journal Of Infrared And Millimeter Waves, 29 (12):1205-1214 [Details]
(2006) 'Fourth Order Antimetric Elliptic Band Pass Filter for C-Band Satellite Multiplexer'
J Zafar et al (2006) 'Fourth Order Antimetric Elliptic Band Pass Filter for C-Band Satellite Multiplexer'. European Journal of Scientific Research, 15 (1):26-37 [Details]

Conference Publications

  Year Publication
(2023) EuroPCR 2023, Paris, France
Tejaswini Manavi et al. (2023) Remote patient management of chronic heart failure in West Ireland EuroPCR 2023, Paris, France [Details]
(2022) European Congress on Medical Physics
Tejaswini Manavi et al. (2022) Design and Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of a Novel Anchoring System in the Inferior Vena Cava for Central Venous Pressure Measurement ¿ A New Approach to Heart Failure Monitoring European Congress on Medical Physics [Details]
(2022) National Prevention Conference 2022
Tejaswini Manavi et al. (2022) Interim Results of a Digital Heart Failure Monitoring Study at University Hospital Galway National Prevention Conference 2022 [Details]
(2021) Health Promotion Conference 2021
Tejaswini Manavi et al. (2021) Remote Patient Management of Chronic Heart Failure during COVID-19 Health Promotion Conference 2021 [Details]
(2021) National Prevention Conference 2021
Tejaswini Manavi et al. (2021) Effective Implementation of Telehealth in Managing Chronic Heart Failure Patients in West Ireland National Prevention Conference 2021 [Details]
(2020) National Prevention Conference 2020 on Transforming Preventive Cardiovascular Healthcare
Tejaswini Manavi et al. (2020) CRÓGA: Using telehealth for remote management of heart failure during COVID-19 National Prevention Conference 2020 on Transforming Preventive Cardiovascular Healthcare [Details]
(2020) National Prevention Conference 2020 on Transforming Preventive Cardiovascular Healthcare
Haroon Zafar et al. (2020) Patient Empowerment through Community-Based Educational Programme in Ireland for the Prevention and Management of Hypertension National Prevention Conference 2020 on Transforming Preventive Cardiovascular Healthcare [Details]
(2020) PCR 2020
Haroon Zafar et al. (2020) Determination of optimal implantation site for wireless haemodynamic implant PCR 2020 [Details]
(2019) EuroPCR 2019, Paris, France
Sajjad Soleimani (2019) Analysis of mechanical properties of fossa ovalis in lamb hearts as they relate to trans-septal punctures EuroPCR 2019, Paris, France [Details]
(2018) Heart Failure 2018, Vienna, Austria
Helen O' Grady et al (2018) 4-Dimensional haemodynamic analysis of Heart Failure in mid-range- (HF-mrEF), reduced- (HF-rEF) and preserved- (HF-pEF) ejection fraction classification patients Heart Failure 2018, Vienna, Austria [Details]
(2018) Optics in Cardiology 2018, Zurich, Switzerland
Haroon Zafar et al (2018) Non-invasive imaging of the carotid artery using co-registered photoacoustic and duplex ultrasound Optics in Cardiology 2018, Zurich, Switzerland [Details]
(2018) EuroPCR 2018, Paris, France
Haroon Zafar et al (2018) Co-registered photoacoustic and duplex ultrasound imaging for the evaluation and management of carotid artery atherosclerosis: First-in-human clinical study EuroPCR 2018, Paris, France [Details]
(2018) Photonics Ireland 2018, Cork, Ireland
Haroon Zafar et al (2018) Non-invasive intravascular imaging using photoacoustic imaging Photonics Ireland 2018, Cork, Ireland [Details]
(2018) Photonics Ireland 2018, Cork, Ireland
Junaid Zafar et al (2018) Intracoronary optical coherence tomography image analysis for automated plaque characterization using deep learning classifiers Photonics Ireland 2018, Cork, Ireland [Details]
(2017) EuroPCR 2017, Paris, France
ZAFAR H., LEAHY M., JOHNSON N., WIJNS W., SHARIF F. (2017) Optimisation and first-in-man clinical evaluation of combined photoacoustic and duplex ultrasound imaging for carotid atherosclerosis and vulnerable plaques detection EuroPCR 2017, Paris, France [Details]
(2017) Photonics Ireland 2017
Asma Shahzad et al (2017) Fully automated fractional flow reserve calculation from intracoronary optical coherence tomography imaging Photonics Ireland 2017 [Details]
(2016) SPIE BiOS 2016, San Francisco, USA
Haroon Zafar, Sean Gaynard, Cathal Ó Flatharta, Tatiana Doroshenkova, Declan Devine, Frank Barry, Jessica Hayes, Mary Murphy, Faisal Sharif and Martin J. Leahy (2016) To assess the reparative ability of differentiated mesenchymal stem cells in a rat critical size bone repair defect model using high frequency co-registered photoacoustics/ultrasound imaging and micro computed tomography SPIE BiOS 2016, San Francisco, USA [Details]
(2016) Advanced Laser Technologies (ALT) 2016, Galway, Ireland
Haroon Zafar, Faisal Sharif, Martin Leahy (2016) Multi-scale multi-modal structural and functional imaging of the human skin using combined co-registered photoacoustic/ultrasound and correlation mapping optical coherence tomography Advanced Laser Technologies (ALT) 2016, Galway, Ireland [Details]
(2015) Biophotonics and Imaging Conference (BioPIC) 2015, Galway, Ireland
Haroon Zafar, Faisal Sharif, Martin Leahy (2015) Multi-scale microcirculation imaging using correlation mapping optical coherence tomography and high frequency photoacoustic/ultrasound Biophotonics and Imaging Conference (BioPIC) 2015, Galway, Ireland [Details]
(2014) SPIE BiOS 2014, San Francisco, USA
Haroon Zafar, Faisal Sharif, Martin. J. Leahy (2014) Comparison of frequency domain optical coherence tomography and quantitative coronary angiography for the assessment of coronary lesions SPIE BiOS 2014, San Francisco, USA [Details]
(2014) SPIE BiOS 2014, San Francisco, USA
H Zafar et al (2014) Photoacoustic imaging of the human forearm using 40 MHz linear-array transducer SPIE BiOS 2014, San Francisco, USA [Details]
(2014) Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium 2014
Martin J. Leahy, Haroon Zafar, Sean O'Gorman, Aedan Breathnach, and Hrebesh M. Subhash (2014) Co-registered photoacoustic and ultrasound on humans with a range of high frequency probes Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium 2014 [Details]
(2014) Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium 2014
Martin J. Leahy, Haroon Zafar, Sean O'Gorman, Aedan Breathnach, and Hrebesh M. Subhash (2014) Microcirculation Imaging with Light and Sound Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium 2014 [Details]
(2013) Biophotonics and Imaging Conference (BioPIC) 2013, Dublin, Ireland
Haroon Zafar, Joey Enfield, Marie-Louise O’Connell, Bart Ramsay, Maeve Lynch , Martin J. Leahy (2013) In vivo microcirculation imaging of psoriatic plaque with correlation mapping optical coherence tomography Biophotonics and Imaging Conference (BioPIC) 2013, Dublin, Ireland [Details]
(2013) 2nd International Conference on Material Science & Engineering Technology 2013, London UK
J Zafar et al (2013) VPP processed phase controller for array antenna scanning 2nd International Conference on Material Science & Engineering Technology 2013, London UK [Details]
(2012) IEEE Thirteenth International Vacuum Electronics Conference/Ninth International Vacuum Electron Sources Conference 2012, Monterey, USA
J Zafar et al (2012) Electron Beam Emitter Characterization and its performance Analysis IEEE Thirteenth International Vacuum Electronics Conference/Ninth International Vacuum Electron Sources Conference 2012, Monterey, USA [Details]
(2012) International Conference on Radar Systems 2012, Glasgow, UK
J Zafar et al (2012) Finite Element Analysis of a High Power Broadband Circulator for Air Traffic Surveillance Radar System International Conference on Radar Systems 2012, Glasgow, UK [Details]
(2008) International Vacuum Electron Sources Conference (IVESC) 2008, London, UK
H Zafar et al (2008) Performance characteristics of directly heated point source emitter assembly International Vacuum Electron Sources Conference (IVESC) 2008, London, UK [Details]

Other Journals

  Year Publication
(2024) 'An Era of Digital Healthcare ¿ Overview of Sensor Technologies and Telehealth Advancements in Chronic Heart Failure Management'
Tejaswini Manavi et al. (2024) 'An Era of Digital Healthcare ¿ Overview of Sensor Technologies and Telehealth Advancements in Chronic Heart Failure Management' Sensors, 24 (8) . [Details]
(2023) 'GANs based Intracoronary Optical Coherence Tomography Image Augmentation for Improved Plaques Characterization using Deep Neural Networks'
H Zafar et al. (2023) 'GANs based Intracoronary Optical Coherence Tomography Image Augmentation for Improved Plaques Characterization using Deep Neural Networks' Optics, 4 (2) :288-299. [Details]
(2023) 'Complex Mitral Valve Anatomy and Open Issues in Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement'
H Zafar et al. (2023) 'Complex Mitral Valve Anatomy and Open Issues in Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement' Surgery in Practice and Science, 13 (100182) . [Details]
(2022) 'Design and Haemodynamic Analysis of a Novel Anchoring System for Central Venous Pressure Measurement'
Tejaswini Manavi et al. (2022) 'Design and Haemodynamic Analysis of a Novel Anchoring System for Central Venous Pressure Measurement' Sensors, 22 (21) . [Details]
(2022) 'Accessing Artificial Intelligence for Fetus Health Status using hybrid deep learning algorithm (AlexNet- SVM) on Cardiotocographic Data'
Nadia M. Hussain et al. (2022) 'Accessing Artificial Intelligence for Fetus Health Status using hybrid deep learning algorithm (AlexNet- SVM) on Cardiotocographic Data' Sensors, 22 (14) . [Details]
(2022) 'Automated Clinical Decision Support for Coronary Plaques Characterization from Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging with Fused Neural Networks'
Haroon Zafar, Junaid Zafar, Faisal Sharif (2022) 'Automated Clinical Decision Support for Coronary Plaques Characterization from Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging with Fused Neural Networks' Optics, . [Details]
(2022) 'Analysis of Web and Mobile Apps for Monitoring of Childhood Physical Activity'
R Sharif et al. (2022) 'Analysis of Web and Mobile Apps for Monitoring of Childhood Physical Activity' International Journal of Digital Health, 2 (1) :1-15. [Details]
(2022) 'Do Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold Stents Reduce Very Late Stent Thrombosis? A Systematic Review'
M Sharifkazemi et al. (2022) 'Do Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold Stents Reduce Very Late Stent Thrombosis? A Systematic Review' SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, 4 (64) . [Details]
(2021) 'Patient Empowerment through Community-Based Hypertension Educational Programme in The West of Ireland'
Haroon Zafar, Patricia Hall, Ritasree Sengupta, Brendan Dineen, Ailish Houlihan, Ruth Sharif, Irene Gibson, Faisal Sharif (2021) 'Patient Empowerment through Community-Based Hypertension Educational Programme in The West of Ireland' SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, . [Details]
(2020) 'A Novel Wireless Implant for Central Venous Pressure Measurement: First Animal Experience  '
Tejaswini Manavi et al. (2020) 'A Novel Wireless Implant for Central Venous Pressure Measurement: First Animal Experience  ' Cardiovascular Digital Health Journal, 1 (3) :130-138. [Details]

Honours and Awards

  Year Title Awarding Body
2023 New Foundations Grant Irish Research Council
2023 IRC Research Ally Prize Award Irish Research Council
2023 Award for the Best Personalised Vascular Care (2nd Prize) EuroPCR Paris and Abbott
2022 IRC Research Ally Prize Award Irish Research Council
2022 Best Paper/Presentation Award (Non-Ionising and Physiological Measurement) European Congress of Medical Physics
2021 IRC Research Ally Prize Award Irish Research Council
2020 New Foundations Grant Irish Research Council
2018 Technology Innovation Development Award (TIDA) Science Foundation Ireland/Enterprise Ireland
2018 Innovation Partnership Programme Grant Enterprise Ireland
2018 New Foundations Grant Irish Research Council
2018 Best Research Paper Award Optics in Cardiology (Erasmus MC, Netherlands & University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland)
2017 Visiting Professor/Scientist Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada
2016 New Foundations Grant Irish Research Council
2016 Enterprise Partnership Scheme Postdoctoral Fellowship Irish Research Council
2016 Key Scientific Article Advances in Engineering Canada
2015 Best Research Paper Award Microcirculation & Angiogenesis Research Symposium Ireland
2014 College of Science Travel Award National University of Ireland Galway
2012 Founding President, SPIE NUIG-UL Chapter SPIE (The International Society for Optics and Photonics), USA
2011 Hardiman Research Fellowship National University of Ireland Galway
2011 SPIE Travel Award SPIE (The International Society for Optics and Photonics), USA
2009 Erasmus Mundus Scholarship European Union
2008 Research Travel Grant for UK Higher Education Commission, Pakistan

Committees

  Committee Function From / To
NO-CANCER-NET EU Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network Member /
College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences Postgraduate Taught Committee Member /
MSc in Cardiovascular Medicine Board Member /

Employment

  Employer Position From / To
CÚRAM-SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices Project Manager, EU Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network 01-JUL-24 /
University of Galway Principal Investigator/Research Fellow, Lambe Institute for Translational Research 01-JAN-17 /
University of Galway Programme Lead, MSc in Cardiovascular Medicine 01-JAN-19 / 31-AUG-24
University of Galway Adjunct Lecturer, BioInnovate Ireland (Stanford Biodesign Affiliate) 10-NOV-17 / 13-JAN-24
Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada Visiting Scientist 01-JUL-17 / 31-AUG-17
University of Galway Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Medicine 01-MAR-16 / 31-DEC-16
University of Galway Undergraduate Lab Supervisor, School of Physics 01-JAN-12 / 31-MAY-14
University of Galway Hardiman Fellow, Tissue Optics & Microcirculation Imaging Centre 16-OCT-11 / 31-DEC-15
Brussels Photonics Team (B-Phot) R&D Engineer 01-JUL-10 / 31-AUG-11

Education

  Year Institution Qualification Subject
2016 University of Galway, Ireland PhD Biomedical Physics and Engineering
2011 Ghent University and Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium MSc Eng Photonics Engineering
2010 University of St Andrews and Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom Erasmus Mundus MSc Photonics and Optoelectronic Devices
2007 University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Pakistan BSc Eng Electrical Engineering

Teaching Interests

MSc in Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine

Modules Taught

  Term/Year Module Title Module Code Subject / Desc
2021/2022 Medical Device Innovation MD1535 MSc in Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine
2020/2021 Medical Device Innovation MD1535 MSc in Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine
2019/2020 Medical Device Innovation MD1535 MSc in Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine

Internal Collaborators

  Name Description of Collaboration
Prof. Sharon Glynn
Prof. Faisal Sharif
Prof. Martin Leahy
Dr. Róisín Dwyer
Prof. Muhammad Tubassam

External Collaborators

  Name Organisation / Institute Country Description of Collaboration
Neil Johnson Global Heart Hub, Croí-Heart & Stroke Centre, National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health (NIPC) IRELAND
Prof. Michael Kolios Ryerson University, Toronto CANADA
Michael Nagy Endotronix, Inc. U.S.A.
Prof. Andrew Gibson Manchester Metropolitan University UNITED KINGDOM
Prof. Junaid Zafar Government College University Lahore PAKISTAN