Prof. Syed M. Imaduddin
Syed M. Imaduddin
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Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology, Khalifa University
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Imad received his PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2022 prior to serving as Postdoctoral Associate at MIT’s Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES). Imad’s research interests revolve around developing continuous noninvasive methods for neurovascular monitoring by combining physiological modeling, signal-processing, machine-learning, and imaging techniques.
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Foremost, Imad developed methods for noninvasive continuous brain monitoring, collaborating with physicians at leading tertiary care centers in the USA, such as Boston Children’s Hospital and Boston Medical Center. As part of an international collaboration with scientists at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, his techniques have been successfully applied to the study of spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular injury in astronauts returning from outer-space. Imad’s work has garnered publications in journals including the IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering and the IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control. His work has garnered funding from and collaboration with industry sponsors, including Philips Research North America, Analog Devices, Butterfly Network, and Texas Instruments, and has led to multiple patent filings.
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For his work, Imad received the Ernst A. Guillemin Award for best MS Thesis in Electrical Engineering at MIT in 2018. He was awarded the Grass Instruments Fellowship in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at MIT, and also received the President’s Gold Medal for best undergraduate performance in Electrical Engineering at the National University of Science and Technology, Pakistan, in 2015. In 2023, as part of MIT IMES, he was awarded an IMES Spot Award that recognizes individuals and teams for going out of their way to create a positive, inclusive work environment. He has previously served as an Instructor of Cardiovascular Pathophysiology in the MIT-Harvard Health Sciences and Technology program, a longstanding collaboration between MIT and Harvard Medical School. Most recently, he was made a member of the IEEE EMBS Technical Committee on Cardiopulmonary Systems and Physiology-Based Engineering.
At Khalifa University, Imad aims to conduct design and develop medical devices for brain and cardiovascular monitoring. He continues his work on neuromonitoring as before.
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Dr. Ghada Alhussein​​​
Postdoctoral Fellow, KU
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Dr. Ghada Alhussein is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Khalifa University and a contributor to AI-PROGNOSIS, an EU-funded project focused on AI-driven methods for Parkinson’s disease risk assessment and prognosis. She earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Khalifa University, specializing in machine learning for emotion recognition in speech, with applications in mental health and human-robot interaction. She also holds an MSc by Research in Engineering in cancer cell cytoskeleton dynamics. Alhussein has received several accolades, including MIT Technology Review Arabia’s Innovators Under 35 MENA Award and the Best Research Award at the Women in Research Forum. Her research focuses on AI-driven biosignal processing, gait analysis, and digital health. At MDEAP, Dr. Ghada is working on novel AI-based solutions for noninvasive neuromonitoring.
Moath Sabri Al Qaderi
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BS Student, BME, KU
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I am a third-year biomedical engineering and biotechnology student at Khalifa University, specializing in innovative solutions for healthcare challenges. I have a strong academic background and experience in various fields such as molecular biology, medical devices, and artificial intelligence. I have actively participated in hackathons and conferences and have done various internships. I am a member of the Golden Key Honor Society. My passion includes advancing medical technology and improving patient outcomes through interdisciplinary research and innovation. With Dr. Imad, I am working on leveraging eye tracking technology for neurodegenerative disease monitoring.
Abedalqader Arafat
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BS Student, BME, KU
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I am a fourth-year Computer Science student at Khalifa University, specializing in app development, full-stack development, and AI training. I have contributed to fields such as game development, biomedical research, and website design, achieving success by winning hackathons in each area. With a strong foundation in React Native, I am currently focused on mastering iOS development to create advanced and impactful applications. My passion lies in leveraging technology to solve complex challenges through innovative solutions. With Dr. Imad I am working on advancing eye tracking technology for use in neurodegenerative disease monitoring.
Elisa T. Xia
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SB Student, EECS, MIT [Co-advised by Dr. Imad]
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Bio coming soon.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
We are hiring Postdoctoral Researchers & PhD students!
If you are passionate about research on ultrasound imaging, medical device design, or biomedical signal processing, please reach out to Prof. Imaduddin at
syedmuhammad.imaduddin@ku.ac.ae