Andrea Curatolo

Andrea Curatolo is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the School of Engineering, University of Western Australia, specializing in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering. He holds a PhD from the same university, focusing on improving optical coherence tomography (OCT) and elastography through optical beam shaping and simulations. His research emphasizes biomedical applications, particularly in ophthalmology and cancer diagnostics, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and innovation. Key areas include corneal biomechanics, retinal imaging, and telehealth technologies like smartphone-based optical palpation for skin and breast tissue analysis. Collaborations span global institutions, advancing non-invasive diagnostic methods.

Education: PhD in Optical Imaging Technologies (UWA, 2017); BSc and MSc from Polytechnic of Milan. Research interests integrate OCT, elastography, and machine learning to address challenges in ophthalmic surgery, cancer margin assessment, and telemedicine. His work bridges engineering and clinical needs, with over 46 publications and 1503 citations, reflecting contributions to high-resolution imaging and biomechanical analysis.

Recent articles highlight advancements in spatio-temporal OCT (STOC-T) for retinal hemodynamics, chirped flicker optoretinography, and cross-meridian air-puff OCT for keratoconus detection. Innovations in low-cost imaging systems and robotic tool tracking aim to democratize medical diagnostics. His lab develops handheld elastography probes and smartphone-integrated palpation tools, advancing point-of-care solutions.

Awards: While no specific honors are listed, his high citation count and h-index (21) underscore peer recognition. Supervised work includes mentoring students on biomechanical and imaging projects.