Emre Kopanoglu

Dr. Emre Kopanoglu is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology, Cardiff University, focusing on improving Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) safety and image quality. His work combines signal/image processing, computer modeling, and novel imaging hardware to address patient motion challenges in MRI.

• PhD in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (2012), Bilkent University
• Employment: Cardiff University (2017–present), Aselsan Research Center (2015–2017), Yale University (2012–2015)

Research highlights include real-time parallel RF pulse design for ultra-high field MRI, deep learning-based motion correction, and compressive sensing techniques for multi-contrast imaging. His publications focus on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) modeling, patient heating analysis, and motion-robust protocols.

Scientific contributions span over 15 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and NMR in Biomedicine, alongside presentations at leading conferences (ISMRM, IEEE ISBI). He chairs the MRI Safety Committee at ISMRM and contributes to pandemic-era MRI guidelines.

Supervision includes postgraduate researchers Katya Blanter, William Royer, and Lewis Kitchingman. Key funding sources: Innovation for All (Cardiff University) and Wellcome Trust.