Group Members

Alumni

Postdocs:

1. Aditya Pandya (Toronto Metropolitan), X,  "Confocal Multimodal Raman-Fluorescence-Spectral Imaging Microscope From Scratch" (apandya@torontomu.ca) 
2. Gennadiy Sayko (Toronto Metropolitan), 2011-2016, “Multispectral Imaging for Wound and Skin Diagnostics”, (gsaiko@torontomu.ca) 
3. Asaf Shahmoon (Bar-Ilan University, Israel), 2012-2015 (co-supervisor), “Micro-size multi-core fiber as an imaging tool for internal organ examination”, Bar-Ilan University, Israel (Now – CEO and President of Z-square, Israel))

PhD students:

1. Aditya Pandya, 2013-2019, Co-supervised, “Surface Enhanced Raman fiber probes”, Toronto Metropolitan University, (apandya@torontomu.ca). 
2. Homa Assadi, 2012-2017, “Study of optical absorption and scattering contrast of shell encapsulated gas-core microbubbles in biotissues environment”, Toronto Metropolitan University
3. Olga Zhernovaya, “Optics of blood and glycation of blood proteins”, 2011-2016, Toronto Metropolitan University, Limerick University, and Saratov University, (olga_zhernovaya@hotmail.com)  (Co-supervisor) (Currently: postdoc at Saratov University)
4. Irina Schelkanova (Toronto Metropolitan University), 2011-2015, “Development of fiber sensor for real time determination of capilllary grid spatial structure and density”, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada (irina.schelkanova@torontomu.ca) (Currently – Senior Researcher at ITMO, Russia)
5. Martin Hohmann (FAU-Toronto Metropolitan University), “Hyperspectral & Fluorescence Imaging Diagnostics & Guidance for the Surgery of Stomach Cancer”, (withdrawn from Toronto Metropolitan Cotutelle PhD program), 2009-2014 FAU, (Martin.Hohmann@lpt.uni-erlangen.de) (Currently – PhD student at FAU)
6. Azhar Zam (FAU), 2007-2011, “Sensor-regulated tissue specific laser surgery”, 2007-2011 completed at SAOT, FAU, azhar.zam@unibas.ch)  (Now: Assistant Professor, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland)

MSc, MASc, & MEng:

1. Leah DeVos (Toronto Metropolitan University): “Monitoring of Tissue Perfusion with Remote Photoplethysmographic Imaging”, 2022-2024, (leah.devos@torontomu.ca)
2. Meiyun Cao (Toronto Metropolitan University): “Remote Stress Monitoring”, 2021-2023, (meiyun.cao@torontomu.ca),
3. Krishtee Dyuti (Toronto Metropolitan University): “Holography Interference (Hi) Imaging“, 2021-2023, (dkrishtee@torontomu.ca),
4. Matthew Deonarine (Toronto Metropolitan University): “Interstitial Needle Microendoscopy (Colour Image, Fluorescence, Raman): Mosquito Bite Needle Endoscopy (MBNE)“, 2021-2023, (mdeonarine@torontomu.ca),
5. Xiao Zheng (Toronto Metropolitan University): “Optical Properties of Gold Nanoparticles and Hemoglobin in BioTissue Phantoms“, x-x, (xiao.juan.zheng@torontomu.ca),
6. Tara Fesharakinia (Toronto Metropolitan University): “Non-Invasive Blood Cell Counter”, 2021-2022, (tara.fesharakinia@torontomu.ca),
7. Tim Burton (Toronto Metropolitan University): “Remote Cuffless Blood Preassure (BP) Monitoring“, 2020-2022, (timothy.burton@torontomu.ca),
8. Faraz Sadrzadeh-Afsharazar (Toronto Metropolitan University): “Precision Phosphene Control Through Cutaneous Facial Electrical Stimulation“, 2018-2020, (fsadrzad@torontomu.ca),
9. Ruben Pinto (Toronto Metropolitan University): “Characterization of blood storage lesions using photoacoustic technologies”, 2014-2016, (ruben.pinto@torontomu.ca) (Currently – industrial scientist, Toronto, Canada)
10. Dena Monjazebi (Toronto Metropolitan University): Interstitial Biopsy and Microsurgery Guidance in Breast Cancer ex vivo “, 2014-2016, (dena.monjazebi@torontomu.ca)  (Currently – PhD student, Toronto Metropolitan University)
11. Michael-George Dervenis (Toronto Metropolitan University) „Remote pulse wave velocity monitoring device “, 2016-2017 (withdrawn from the program), (mderveni@torontomu.ca)
12. Kenneth Webster (Toronto Metropolitan University) “Interstitial Biopsy and Microsurgery Guidance in Breast Cancer in vivo “, 2016-2018, (withdrawn from the program) 

Research Assistants:

1. Faraz Sadrzadeh-Afsharazar “Combined Multi-wavelength Laser Source: Optical Design”, Research Assistance, Toronto Metropolitan Univeristy, 2013-2023 (fsadrzad@torontomu.ca)
2. Marcelo Diel Tanglao "Biooptics 3D Phantoms", Research Assistant, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2022 (mtanglao@torontomu.ca)
3. Marilyn D'Souza “Digital Interface for Combined Multi-wavelength Laser Source: Hardware and Software”, Research Assistance, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2017-present (marilyn.dsouza@mail.utoronto.ca)
4. Aman Ladak “Optical Properties of Gold Nanoparticles in highly scattering media”, 2017-present, (aman.ladak@mail.utoronto.ca)
5. Mariana Zavala Serret, “Coating for Surface Raman Enhancement surfaces”, 2016-present, (mariana.zavalaserret@torontomu.ca)
6. Faranak Dayyani, “1-10 micron microfluidic device”, 2017-present, (faranak.dayyani@torontomu.ca)
7. Karan Bagga, “Blood Storage Non-invasive Diagnostics device”, 2015-present, (karan.bagga@torontomu.ca)
8. Hamza Mahdi, “Multispectral holographic interference (HI) imaging technique to monitor pharmaceutical reactions in biotissues and biofluids”, 2017-present, (hamza.mahdi@torontomu.ca)
9. Parnian Majd, “Remote pulse wave velocity monitoring device: software (CUDA processing) development”, 2017-present, (pmajd@torontomu.ca)
10. Sarah Chattha, „Phantom Development for microendoscopes” (sarah.chattha@torontomu.ca)
11. Mehali Mistry, “ Non-invasive blood cell counter”, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2018-present, (mpmistry@torontomu.ca)
12. Hamza Mahdi, “Multispectral holographic interference (HI) imaging technique to monitor pharmaceutical reactions in biotissues and biofluids”, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2019-present, (hamza.mahdi@torontomu.ca)
13. Marilyn D'Souza “Digital Interface for Combined Multi-wavelength Laser Source: Hardware and Software”, Research Assistance, University of Toronto, 2017-2018 (marilyn.dsouza@mail.utoronto.ca)
14. Aman Ladak “Optical Properties of Gold Nanoparticles in highly scattering media”, UoT, 2017-2018,(aman.ladak@mail.utoronto.ca)
15. Mariana Zavala Serret, “Coating for Surface Raman Enhancement surfaces”, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2016-present, (mariana.zavalaserret@torontomu.ca)
16. Faranak Dayyani, “1-10 micron microfluidic device”, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2017-present, (faranak.dayyani@torontomu.ca)
17. Karan Bagga, “Blood Storage Non-invasive Diagnostics device”, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2015-present, (karan.bagga@torontomu.ca)
18. Sharif Mansour “Combined Multi-wavelength Laser Source: Software”, Research Assistance, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2016-2017, (sharif.mansour@torontomu.ca)
19. Jonathan Bonilla, “Hyperspectral gesture and voice driven system”, 2017 (jonathan.bonilla@torontomu.ca)
20. Nuaira Mohammed „Development of a smartphone application for blood analysis” Research Assistant, Toronto Metropolitan University-Novadaq Technologies Corporation, 2014 – 2015, (n36moham@torontomu.ca)
21. Fatma Mohammed Khedr “Combined Multi-wavelength LED Source”, Research Assistance, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2015-2016 (fatma.mohamedkhedr@torontomu.ca) (
22. Kenneth Macko “Microprocessor for pulse wave monitoring”, Research Assistance, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2015-2015 (kmacko@torontomu.ca) (Currently – Engineer in Oxylight Corp.)
23. Michael-George Dervenis “Monitoring of skin burns via mapping water concentration”, Research Assistant, Toronto Metropolitan University; St. Michael Hospital, 2014 – 2015, (mderveni@torontomu.ca)
24. Hanan Babar “Augmented Reality Educational Platform“, Research Assistant, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2014 – 2015, (hannan.b.94@gmail.com)
25. Lior Dubnitzky „Spectral imaging for endoscopic cancer disgnostics“, Research Assistant, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2013 – 2014, (lior.dubnitzky@torontomu.ca)
26. Samuel Peters “Biotissue phantoms for biooptics and optoacoustics“, Research Assistant, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2013 – 2014, (samuel.peter@torontomu.ca)

Research Engineers:

1. Nuaira Mohammed, "Interstitial Needle Microendoscopy (Color Image, Fluorescence, Raman): Mosquito Bite Needle Endoscopy (MBNE)" , Research Engineer, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2016-2023, (n36moham@torontomu.ca)
2. Sina Sartipzadeh Amirghasemi “Holography Interference (Hi) Imaging“, Research Engineer, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2021, (ssartipz@torontomu.ca)

Coop Students:

1. Andrew Park (UoWaterloo Coop Student), "Precision Phosphene Control Through Cutaneous Facial Electrical Stimulation", 2021, (andrew.park@uwaterloo.ca)
2. Erin Grant-Allen (UoWaterloo Coop Student), "Nano-Ambience - Nanoporous Matrix For Ultra-Sensitive Collection And Detection Of Pathogens And Organic Compounds Via Raman Scattering", 2021, (egrantallen@uwaterloo.ca)
3. Shawn Brown (UoWaterloo Coop Student), “Precision Phosphene Control Through Cutaneous Facial Electrical Stimulation“, 2020 (srbrown@uwaterloo.ca (opens in new window) )
4. Joseph Thaliath (UoWaterloo Coop Student), “Remote cuffless blood pressure (BP) monitoring”, 2019, (joseph.shaju.thaliath@edu.uwaterloo.ca (opens in new window) )
5. Abdulrahman Abdulghafar, (UoWaterloo Coop Student), “Microsoft Hololens Virtual Labs”, 2017 (aabdulghafar@edu.uwaterloo.ca)
6. Rashid Mashrukh (UoWaterloo Coop Student), “Holography Interferometry”, 2016 (m24rashi@uwaterloo.ca)
7. Rayyan Ghani (UoWaterloo Coop Student), “3D gesture and voice recognition system, 2016 (rghani03@gmail.com)
8. Tianxing Xue, (University of Waterloo, Canada), “Remote pulse wave monitoring iPhone application”, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2015-2016

International Interns: 

1.  Thomas Comber, “Holographic Interformetry (HI) Imaging”, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2024, (t.comber.21@abdn.ac.uk (external link) )
2. Marius Michel, “Mosquito Bite Needle Endoscopy (MBNE)”, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Nuremburg, Germany, (mariuspm@freenet.de)
3. Felix Schick, “Hemoglobin Forms transformation spectroscopy”, Charites Clinic, Berlin, Germany, 2018, (felix.schick@charite.de)
4. Slim Tajouri, “Experimental and theoretical analysis of properties of mixture of scatterers containing Hemoglobin”, Biomedical Physics and Engineering, Montpellier University, Montpellier, France, (slim.tajouri@torontomu.ca) (Currently – licensed engineer, Paris, France)
5. Harshad Karia, “Interactive biotissue phantoms for optoacoustic tomography”, University College London (UCL), UK, 2016-2017, (harshad.karia.13@ucl.ac.uk) (Currently – licensed pharmacist, London, UK)
6. Wagner Von Helden Schunemann, “Photosensitizer Doped Dental, Composite for Photodynamic Therapy in Dentistry”, MITACS GLOBAL Student, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, (wagnerschunemann@gmail.com)

Undergrad Last Year Projects:

1. Grace Jaklic, “Pulse Wave Velocity Imaging: Assessing Tissue Blood Flow Through Photoplethysmography”, 2019-2020, (gjaklic@torontomu.ca)
2. Mark Persic, “Displacement Determination of Biological Samples using Digital Holographic Interferometry”, 2019-2020, (mpersic@torontomu.ca)
3. Shayan Parmar, “Determining How To Increase Signal To Noise Ratio For Raman Spectroscopy Using Filtering Techniques And Various Optical Fibers”, 2019-2020, (shayan.parmar@torontomu.ca)
4. Akinpelumi Olukunle, “Developing Monolayer Films Through Continuous Flow Microfluidics”, 2016-2017, (aolukunl@torontomu.ca)
5. Aryan Safakish, “Optimization of Microsphere Monolayers in Preparing Nanostructures to enhance Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Signals”, 2016-2017, (asafakis@torontomu.ca)
6. Farishta Sultani, “Designing a quality control test protocol for polystyrene microsphere monolayers through processing of images acquired from Surface Profilometer and Atomic Force microscopes (AFM)”, 2016-2017, (fsultani@torontomu.ca)
7. Anna Chen, “ The Design and Optimization of Thin (100um: 2mm) Tissue Mimicking Phantoms using OCT to Verify the Layer Thickness”, 2016-2017, (anna.chen@torontomu.ca)
8. Michael-George Dervenis „Remote pulse wave monitoring hand held device “, 4^th year project, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2015-2016 (mderveni@torontomu.ca)
9. Pardis Saljoughian-Esfahani „Design of multiple photon collection geometries for Raman Spectroscopy to evaluate enhanced collection efficiency for spontaneous and surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy “, 4^th year project, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2015-2016 (pardis2.saljoughiane@torontomu.ca)
10. Cyrus Talebpour „ Contrast enhancement in diffuse reflectance imaging system by injection of microbubble to phantom“, 4^th year project, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2015-2016 (cyrus.talebpour@torontomu.ca)
11. Lidya Nacy „Dependence of the Resolution on Scattering Coefficient, Thickness, Detector Size, and Step Size in Epithelium Tissue “, 4^th year project, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2014-2015, (lidia.nacy@torontomu.ca)
12. Jawad Hilaneh „Development of a library of spectrum for different substances obtained using Raman Spectroscopy “, 4^th year project, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2014-2015, (jhilaneh@torontomu.ca)
13. Charles Wilson „OpticStudio Modeling in the Design of an LED Solar Simulator “, 4^th year project, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2014-2015, (charles.wilson@torontomu.ca)
14. Kiron Gonidis „The development of a next-generation solar simulator using LED technology“, 4^th year project, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2014-2015, (kiron.gonidis@torontomu.ca)
15. Anthea Salinas „Assessment of polystyrene nano spheres during nanosphere lithography using a camera-filter coupling”, 4^th year project, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2014-2015, (anthea.salinas@torontomu.ca)
16. Deirdre Sequeira „Accurate measurement of collimated transmission“, 4^th year project, Toronto Metropolitan University 2013 – 2014, (deirdre.e.sequeira@torontomu.ca)
17. Ermias Woldemichael „Investigation of Environmental Influence on Raman Scattering“, 4^th year project, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2013 – 2014, (ewoldemi@torontomu.ca)
18. Graham MacDonald „Monitoring of Vessel Density for Cancer Diagnostics“, 4^th year project, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2013 – 2014, (graham.macdonald@torontomu.ca)
19. Ruben Pinto „Development of remote sensing technology for critical health parameters“, 4^th year project, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2013 – 2014, (ruben.pinto@torontomu.ca)
20. Abdulkarim Muhaseen „Development of a smartphone application for blood analysis“, 4^th year project, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2013 – 2014, (abdulkarim.muhaseen@torontomu.ca)
21. Sami Boubertakh Discrete Light source for spectral imaging, 4^th year project, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2013-2014, (sami.boubertakh@torontomu.ca)