Amr Al Abed

Overview

Amr Al Abed is a Senior Lecturer at the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales. He specializes in computational modeling, biomedical instrumentation, and electrophysiology with a focus on cardiac and neural systems. His work bridges biocomputational simulations with experimental validation, emphasizing translational applications like gene therapy delivery, medical devices, and brain-machine interfaces.

Education

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering (UNSW, 2012)
• Masters in Biomedical Engineering (UNSW, 2006)
• Bachelor of Medical Sciences (1st Class Honours, UNSW, 2004)

Research Interests

His research spans:

• Optrode Technology: Development of liquid crystal-based optrodes for neural and cardiac sensing.
• Gene Electrotransfer: Novel methods for targeted DNA/RNA delivery using conductivity-clamped electric fields.
• Computational Cardiology: Multi-physics models of heart mechanics and fluid dynamics for surgical planning and device design.
• Neural Interfaces: Bidirectional stimulation/detection systems for retinal and neural prosthetics.

Publications

His 2023-2025 work highlights advancements in flexible electrode arrays, motorless robotic systems, and deep tissue gene delivery. Key themes include biomedical device innovation, computational modeling of cardiovascular systems, and neurotechnology.

Grants & Labs

Leads projects on liquid crystal optrodes and electrotransfer systems. Collaborates with labs focused on neural interfaces and cardiac electrophysiology. Active in IEEE and SPIE conferences with over 70 peer-reviewed publications.