Prof Dr. Yasser Elsharkawy | Engineering | Best Innovation Award
Prof at optoelectronics department at Military technical college, Egypt
Prof. Yasser El-Sharkawy is a leading figure in optoelectronics and biomedical engineering, with a specialization in biophotonics. Based at the Military Technical College, his pioneering work in hyperspectral imaging has made significant contributions to the fields of medical diagnostics and security technologies. π His research combines cutting-edge science with real-world applications, especially in healthcare and safety.
Professional profile
Educationπ
Professional ExperienceποΈ
As a professor at the Military Technical College, Prof. El-Sharkawy has played a key role in advancing biophotonics research. He has led significant projects in optoelectronics, and has collaborated on interdisciplinary research in both medical diagnostics and remote sensing. His leadership and teaching have helped train the next generation of engineers and researchers in these emerging technologies. π¨βπ«π‘
Research Interestπ
His research focuses on hyperspectral imaging, with applications ranging from cancer diagnosis to vascular imaging and the detection of explosive materials. Prof. El-Sharkawyβs work demonstrates the potential of biophotonics in improving healthcare outcomes and enhancing security technologies. His interests lie in the intersection of technology and medicine, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medical imaging and public safety. π¬π
Award and Honor
Achievementsπ οΈ
- Pioneering Research in Hyperspectral Imaging: Developed advanced hyperspectral imaging techniques for medical diagnostics, including breast cancer detection and vascular imaging. ππ¬
- Highly Cited Publication: His work on hyperspectral imaging for breast cancer diagnosis (2020) has received 71 citations, demonstrating the significant impact of his research in the medical field. π
- Interdisciplinary Research: Applied hyperspectral imaging for remote sensing in security, particularly in detecting explosive materials, contributing to both healthcare and safety technologies. π
- Leadership in Optoelectronics and Biophotonics: Served as a professor at the Military Technical College, leading key projects in optoelectronics and training future engineers in cutting-edge technologies. π¨βπ«π‘
- Collaboration Across Disciplines: Worked on projects combining biophotonics and public safety, advancing knowledge in fields such as tissue characterization and remote recognition of materials. π
- Published in High-Impact Journals: Authored influential papers in Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, Remote Sensing Applications, and other respected journals, receiving widespread academic recognition. ππ
- Innovative Medical Applications: His research has practical implications, particularly in improving phlebotomy procedures and liver thermal ablation, pushing the boundaries of non-invasive medical imaging. π₯
- Security Technology Advancements: Contributed to enhancing public safety through remote detection of explosives using hyperspectral imaging, demonstrating the versatility of his expertise. π‘οΈ
- Continued Growth: His recent research on corruption-poverty nexus and government effectiveness expands his work into socio-political issues, reflecting an evolving research focus. π