Marcus Kitchen

Associate Professor Marcus Kitchen is affiliated with Monash University's School of Physics and Astronomy and the Victorian Heart Institute. He specializes in developing advanced X-ray imaging techniques, including Phase Contrast Imaging, Compton Scatter Imaging, and Ultra-Low Radiation Dose methods. His research focuses on enhancing diagnostic capabilities in lung and brain imaging while minimizing radiation exposure. Collaborations with institutions like the Hudson Institute aim to improve neonatal care, particularly for preterm infants with underdeveloped lungs. Key projects include translating synchrotron-based methodologies for clinical and industrial applications.

Research interests span biomedical imaging, material discrimination, and radiation dose reduction. He leads or co-leads over 30 projects, including 'X-ray Scatter Imaging: Vast Information with Minimal Radiation' (2025–2028) and 'IMPACT: IMplementation of x-ray PhAse-Contrast Tomography to transform cancer diagnosis' (2022–2026). His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals focused on health and innovation.

Publications emphasize novel imaging modalities and their applications in respiratory and neurological disorders. Despite no explicit awards listed, his contributions to reducing radiation exposure and advancing lung mechanics research are significant. He supervises graduate students and actively seeks PhD candidates. His lab integrates theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to bridge gaps between fundamental physics and clinical medicine.