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Douglas Christensen is a Professor in both the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Utah. His academic career spans over five decades, beginning with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah in 1967. He has authored or co-authored multiple books, including Ultrasonic Bioinstrumentation and Basic Introduction to Bioelectromagnetics.
- Education:
- BS, Electrical Engineering, Brigham Young University (1962)
- MS, Electrical Engineering, Stanford University (1963)
- PhD, Electrical Engineering, University of Utah (1967)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Washington (1972-1974)
- Research Interests:
- Therapeutic ultrasound
- Optical biosensors
- Acoustic radiation force
- Phase aberration correction
- 3D MR thermometry
- Medical imaging systems
- Ultrasound wave propagation
- Scientific Awards:
- Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (2001)
- Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Utah (2004)
- Lifetime Achievement Award, ECE Department (2020)
- ECE Chair's Award (2022)
His recent publications focus on improving transcranial ultrasound simulations through skull geometry modeling, optimizing phase aberration correction for breast MRgFUS, and enhancing MR thermometry accuracy via model predictive filtering. He has secured significant NIH grants for HIFU bioengineering and transcranial MRgFUS innovations. Christensen teaches foundational courses in biomedical engineering and electrical circuits, with active roles in 2023-2024 academic terms.
