Ethan MacDonald

Dr. Ethan MacDonald is an Associate Professor with joint appointments in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical & Software Engineering at the University of Calgary's Schulich School of Engineering. He also serves as Adjunct Associate Professor in Radiology at the Cumming School of Medicine and holds full memberships at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute.

Educational background includes:

• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Radiology (UCalgary, 2020)
• PhD in Biomedical Engineering (UCalgary, 2014)
• MSc in Biomedical Engineering (UCalgary, 2010)
• BEng in Electrical Engineering (Lakehead University, 2008)
• Diplomas in Electronics Engineering (Nova Scotia Community College, 2005-2006)

His research program centers on three interconnected themes:

• MRI hardware/software development for image acquisition/reconstruction
• Big Data analytics and machine learning for biomedical applications
• Brain circuit modeling for next-generation intelligent algorithms

This work intersects biomedical engineering, medical imaging, and artificial intelligence.

Notable scientific awards include:

• Dean Brawn Medal for academic excellence
• Professional Engineers of Ontario Medal

Dr. MacDonald leads the Brain Image Team and mentors students through skill development in programming, technical writing, and presentation. The lab prioritizes work-life balance while preparing trainees for leadership positions in academia and industry.