Axin Khodaverdi defends her thesis "Development of Photoacoustic Imaging Techniques Towards Clinical Translation".
Date: Friday, 2025-09-12
Time: 09:00
Place: Lecture Hall E:1406, building E

Link to thesis in LU Research Portal.

This thesis encompasses an introductory part and five papers related to developing techniques and phantoms required for the further growth of photoacoustic imaging (PAI). In PAI, images are created by detecting acoustic waves followed by the absorption of laser light, enabling high spatial resolution while maintaining high optical contrast. Due to the distinct absorption patterns of various chromophores in the body, a unique photoacoustic response can be detected by changing the wavelength of the laser light. This unique photoacoustic response, called photoacoustic spectrum, is employed in a wide range of biomedical applications such as skin cancer detection and estimation of the spatial distribution of oxygen in the body. Although there have been significant advancements in the research field, this technique has not yet been adopted in healthcare, and challenges need to be addressed for its translation into clinical practice. This thesis revolves around technical advancements in PAI in different aspects that support its pathway to the clinics.