Gordon Sarty

Gordon Sarty is a Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, affiliated with the Department of Psychology. His work spans biomedical engineering, astrophysics, and space medicine. He leads the Space MRI Lab, focusing on developing low-mass MRI technologies for space and remote healthcare. Notable projects include the Gradient-Free MRI and lunar/Moon-based medical imaging systems.

Education: PhD in Applied Mathematics (University of Saskatchewan), BSc in Mechanical Engineering (University of New Brunswick).

Research interests include astrophysical systems (binary stars, compact objects), biomedical MRI innovations, and quantum materials in imaging. Collaborations include Kinwah Wu (University College London), Laszlo Kiss (Konkoly Observatory), and teams at the Canadian Space Agency.

Key grants/funding: CSA contracts (e.g., Gateway MRI concept study), NSERC Discovery Grants, and community grants for indigenous healthcare initiatives. Over 50 publications across MRI technology, astronomy, and medical physics.

Advises students through Biomedical Engineering and Physics programs. Notable advisees include Dr. Somaie Salajeghe and Dr. Vasily Vakorin. Current projects involve building MRI prototypes with Indigenous communities via partnerships like SIIT AME.

Labs/Teams: Space MRI Lab (affiliated with quanTA Centre), Pelican MRI Inc. (spin-off company), and international collaborations in astrophysics.