Davide Fontanarosa

Professor Davide Fontanarosa holds a PhD in Medical Physics from Maastricht University and is a Professor in the School of Clinical Sciences at QUT’s Faculty of Health. His research focuses on AI-driven ultrasound imaging, radiation therapy guidance, and orthopaedic applications. He has authored 140+ peer-reviewed publications, 11 patents, and teaches the Physics of Ultrasound unit. As unit coordinator for Honours students across five disciplines, he supervises 18 PhD candidates.

Education:

• PhD in Medical Physics, Maastricht University (Netherlands)

Research Interests:

• Artificial intelligence for medical imaging interpretation
• Image-guided radiation therapy innovations
• Ultrasound applications in surgery and orthopaedics
• Adaptive radiotherapy planning strategies

Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes computational dosimetry, placental elastography, and 3D ultrasound imaging advancements. Over 50% of 2023-2025 publications address AI-enhanced imaging or radiation therapy optimization.

Grants & Labs:

• Led multidisciplinary projects in biomedical technologies
• Collaborates with industry partners like Philips Research
• Develops novel imaging tools for clinical applications

His lab focuses on ultrasound-guided interventions and radiation safety innovations, with active projects in placental health monitoring and preclinical dosimetry.