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Prof. Alexandre Douplik, MD, PhD, DSc (Dr. Habil)

Head of Photonics Group

Professor, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, 91ε (91ε)
Affiliated Scientist, 

91ε Office: 50 Gould Str., Kerr Hall South, Room KHS 138, Toronto, ON, M5B 2K3
Dry Lab: Kerr Hall East, KHE 238-240 
Wet Lab: 7th floor, iBEST, St. Michael Hospital, 209 Victoria St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1T8 

Phone: 416-979-5000 x 556538
Email: douplik@torontomu.ca

Areas of Expertise & Interests: Advanced Microendoscopy, Biooptics, Biophotonics, Computational Healthcare Simulation, Distant Voice and Gesture Recognition, Multiphysics Modelling, Remote Physiological Monitoring, Wearable BioSensing

Current members

Tim Burton

PhD Candidate
timothy.burton@torontomu.ca
Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Sensing

Leah DeVos

PhD Candidate

Cardiac Monitoring with Remote PPG

 

Kate Dingle

MASc Student
kate.dingle@torontomu.ca
Multi-Core Fiber Optics for Multi-Modal Bio-Sensing

Alex D'Ippolito

MASc student
alex.dippolito@torontomu.ca
Biomechanical devices, Raman spectroscopy and Needle endoscopy

Vanja Dvekar

PhD Candidate
vdvekar@torontomu.ca
Optical Investigation for Endothelial Function

University of Toronto, Surgeon, Ontario Cancer Institute

Ali Fares

Research Assistant

Software Developement 

Dr. Aditya Pandya

Adjunct Professor

Optical and Photonic Bio-Metrology

Faraz Sadrzadeh

PhD Candidiate
fsadrzad@torontomu.ca
Noninvasive Optical Venous & Arterial Macrovasculature Monitoring

Guennadi Saiko

Adjunct Professor

Biooptics for Cardiovascular Applications, Emergency and Wound Care

Anton Zavalii

Postdoctoral Fellow
anton.zavalii@torontomu.ca
Pathological Physiology of Pain Perception, Tissue Oxygenation Monitoring

Fiona Zerai

MSc Student
fzerai@torontomu.ca
Tissue Mimicking Phantoms with Integrated Fluidic Channels as Microvasculature

Matthew Antipin

Trainee
Perfect Needle Design

Adhavaa Chakravarthi

Trainee
Cutaneous Stimulation Electronics

Arta Ebrahimi

Trainee
Fiber Bundle Imaging

Samuil Halachev

Trainee
Holographic Sensing

Robert Homa

Trainee
Perfect Needle Design

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”, 91ε, (apandya@torontomu.ca). 
  2. Homa Assadi, 2012-2017, “Study of optical absorption and scattering contrast of shell encapsulated gas-core microbubbles in biotissues environment”, 91ε
  3. Olga Zhernovaya, “Optics of blood and glycation of blood proteins”, 2011-2016, 91ε, Limerick University, and Saratov University, (olga_zhernovaya@hotmail.com)  (Co-supervisor) (Currently: postdoc at Saratov University)
  4. Irina Schelkanova (91ε), 2011-2015, “Development of fiber sensor for real time determination of capilllary grid spatial structure and density”, 91ε, Canada (irina.schelkanova@torontomu.ca) (Currently – Senior Researcher at ITMO, Russia)
  5. Martin Hohmann (FAU-91ε), “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 (91ε): “Monitoring of Tissue Perfusion with Remote Photoplethysmographic Imaging”, 2022-2024, (leah.devos@torontomu.ca)
  2. Meiyun Cao (91ε): “Remote Stress Monitoring”, 2021-2023, (meiyun.cao@torontomu.ca),
  3. Krishtee Dyuti (91ε): “Holography Interference (Hi) Imaging“, 2021-2023, (dkrishtee@torontomu.ca),
  4. Matthew Deonarine (91ε): “Interstitial Needle Microendoscopy (Colour Image, Fluorescence, Raman): Mosquito Bite Needle Endoscopy (MBNE)“, 2021-2023, (mdeonarine@torontomu.ca),
  5. Xiao Zheng (91ε): “Optical Properties of Gold Nanoparticles and Hemoglobin in BioTissue Phantoms“, x-x, (xiao.juan.zheng@torontomu.ca),
  6. Tara Fesharakinia (91ε): “Non-Invasive Blood Cell Counter”, 2021-2022, (tara.fesharakinia@torontomu.ca),
  7. Tim Burton (91ε): “Remote Cuffless Blood Preassure (BP) Monitoring“, 2020-2022, (timothy.burton@torontomu.ca),
  8. Faraz Sadrzadeh-Afsharazar (91ε): “Precision Phosphene Control Through Cutaneous Facial Electrical Stimulation“, 2018-2020, (fsadrzad@torontomu.ca),
  9. Ruben Pinto (91ε): “Characterization of blood storage lesions using photoacoustic technologies”, 2014-2016, (ruben.pinto@torontomu.ca) (Currently – industrial scientist, Toronto, Canada)
  10. Dena Monjazebi (91ε): Interstitial Biopsy and Microsurgery Guidance in Breast Cancer ex vivo “, 2014-2016, (dena.monjazebi@torontomu.ca)  (Currently – PhD student, 91ε)
  11. Michael-George Dervenis (91ε) „Remote pulse wave velocity monitoring device “, 2016-2017 (withdrawn from the program), (mderveni@torontomu.ca)
  12. Kenneth Webster (91ε) “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, 91ε, 2022 (mtanglao@torontomu.ca)
  3. Marilyn D'Souza “Digital Interface for Combined Multi-wavelength Laser Source: Hardware and Software”, Research Assistance, 91ε, 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”, 91ε, 2018-present, (mpmistry@torontomu.ca)
  12. Hamza Mahdi, “Multispectral holographic interference (HI) imaging technique to monitor pharmaceutical reactions in biotissues and biofluids”, 91ε, 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”, 91ε, 2016-present, (mariana.zavalaserret@torontomu.ca)
  16. Faranak Dayyani, “1-10 micron microfluidic device”, 91ε, 2017-present, (faranak.dayyani@torontomu.ca)
  17. Karan Bagga, “Blood Storage Non-invasive Diagnostics device”, 91ε, 2015-present, (karan.bagga@torontomu.ca)
  18. Sharif Mansour “Combined Multi-wavelength Laser Source: Software”, Research Assistance, 91ε, 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, 91ε-Novadaq Technologies Corporation, 2014 – 2015, (n36moham@torontomu.ca)
  21. Fatma Mohammed Khedr “Combined Multi-wavelength LED Source”, Research Assistance, 91ε, 2015-2016 (fatma.mohamedkhedr@torontomu.ca) (
  22. Kenneth Macko “Microprocessor for pulse wave monitoring”, Research Assistance, 91ε, 2015-2015 (kmacko@torontomu.ca) (Currently – Engineer in Oxylight Corp.)
  23. Michael-George Dervenis “Monitoring of skin burns via mapping water concentration”, Research Assistant, 91ε; St. Michael Hospital, 2014 – 2015, (mderveni@torontomu.ca)
  24. Hanan Babar “Augmented Reality Educational Platform“, Research Assistant, 91ε, 2014 – 2015, (hannan.b.94@gmail.com)
  25. Lior Dubnitzky „Spectral imaging for endoscopic cancer disgnostics“, Research Assistant, 91ε, 2013 – 2014, (lior.dubnitzky@torontomu.ca)
  26. Samuel Peters “Biotissue phantoms for biooptics and optoacoustics“, Research Assistant, 91ε, 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, 91ε, 2016-2023, (n36moham@torontomu.ca)
  2. Sina Sartipzadeh Amirghasemi “Holography Interference (Hi) Imaging“, Research Engineer, 91ε, 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”, 91ε, 2015-2016

International Interns: 

  1.  Thomas Comber, “Holographic Interformetry (HI) Imaging”, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2024, ()
  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 “, 4th year project, 91ε, 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 “, 4th year project, 91ε, 2015-2016 (pardis2.saljoughiane@torontomu.ca)
  10. Cyrus Talebpour „ Contrast enhancement in diffuse reflectance imaging system by injection of microbubble to phantom“, 4th year project, 91ε, 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 “, 4th year project, 91ε, 2014-2015, (lidia.nacy@torontomu.ca)
  12. Jawad Hilaneh „Development of a library of spectrum for different substances obtained using Raman Spectroscopy “, 4th year project, 91ε, 2014-2015, (jhilaneh@torontomu.ca)
  13. Charles Wilson „OpticStudio Modeling in the Design of an LED Solar Simulator “, 4th year project, 91ε, 2014-2015, (charles.wilson@torontomu.ca)
  14. Kiron Gonidis „The development of a next-generation solar simulator using LED technology“, 4th year project, 91ε, 2014-2015, (kiron.gonidis@torontomu.ca)
  15. Anthea Salinas „Assessment of polystyrene nano spheres during nanosphere lithography using a camera-filter coupling”, 4th year project, 91ε, 2014-2015, (anthea.salinas@torontomu.ca)
  16. Deirdre Sequeira „Accurate measurement of collimated transmission“, 4th year project, 91ε 2013 – 2014, (deirdre.e.sequeira@torontomu.ca)
  17. Ermias Woldemichael „Investigation of Environmental Influence on Raman Scattering“, 4th year project, 91ε, 2013 – 2014, (ewoldemi@torontomu.ca)
  18. Graham MacDonald „Monitoring of Vessel Density for Cancer Diagnostics“, 4th year project, 91ε, 2013 – 2014, (graham.macdonald@torontomu.ca)
  19. Ruben Pinto „Development of remote sensing technology for critical health parameters“, 4th year project, 91ε, 2013 – 2014, (ruben.pinto@torontomu.ca)
  20. Abdulkarim Muhaseen „Development of a smartphone application for blood analysis“, 4th year project, 91ε, 2013 – 2014, (abdulkarim.muhaseen@torontomu.ca)
  21. Sami Boubertakh Discrete Light source for spectral imaging, 4th year project, 91ε, 2013-2014, (sami.boubertakh@torontomu.ca)