Robert McLaughlin

Robert McLaughlin is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at the School of Engineering, The University of Western Australia. His expertise spans Medical Imaging, Image Processing, Optics, and Biophotonics. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation.

Research interests include advanced imaging techniques such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), microvascular imaging, and respiratory disease diagnostics. Recent work focuses on deep learning-driven OCTA reconstruction and polarization-sensitive imaging for airway analysis.

He has secured grants totaling over A$30k from institutions like the Department of Health (Western Australia) and NHMRC. Notable projects include 'Fluorescent Biomarkers for Improved Breast Cancer Surgery' and 'Origami Microscope Outreach Program.'

Publications emphasize clinical applications, with 116 research outputs and 20 grants. Collaborations span biomedical engineering, cardiology, and respiratory medicine.