Wesam Bachir

Wesam Bachir, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Metrology and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Mechatronics, Warsaw University of Technology (Politechnika Warszawska). His expertise lies at the intersection of biomedical engineering, laser spectroscopy, and optical diagnostics for medical applications.

Research Interests

Dr Bachir’s core research areas include:

• Biomedical optics & spectroscopy: developing diffuse reflectance and transmittance methods for non-invasive monitoring of tissue oxygenation, hemodynamics, and vital signs.
• Laser-tissue interaction & photodynamic therapy: optimizing light dosimetry, photosensitizer selection, and treatment planning for breast and skin cancers.
• Optical phantoms & Monte Carlo modeling: creating tissue-mimicking phantoms from everyday materials (milk, intralipid, India ink) and validating optical properties through advanced simulations.
• Smartphone-based sensing: leveraging mobile devices and their built-in light sources for point-of-care photoplethysmography and respiratory monitoring.

Publication Trends

Across 36 peer-reviewed publications (h-index 6 Scopus, 5 WoS), Dr Bachir demonstrates a consistent upward trajectory in both clinical translation and fundamental optical modeling. His 2024–2025 papers emphasize AI-enhanced spectroscopy and ultra-short-term physiological monitoring, while earlier work (2019–2022) concentrated on Monte Carlo algorithms for PDT planning and phantom characterization. The portfolio spans experimental validation, computational modeling, and proof-of-concept clinical studies.

Supervision & Grants

He has successfully supervised four doctoral theses to completion and currently leads or co-leads three active research projects funded by national and international agencies, focusing on non-contact respiratory monitoring, AI-driven spectral diagnostics, and optimized fiber-coupled light delivery for photodynamic therapy.

Laboratory & Collaboration

Dr Bachir’s laboratory is embedded within the Institute of Metrology and Biomedical Engineering, providing access to state-of-the-art laser sources, integrating sphere systems, and high-resolution spectrometers. He collaborates extensively with clinicians at local medical centers and maintains active partnerships with research groups in Europe and the Middle East to accelerate technology transfer from bench to bedside.