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Dr. James Ross is a Lecturer in Medical Physics at the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen. He is based in the Medical Physics Building at the Foresterhill Campus and has been a faculty member since 2020. His research focuses on advanced magnetic resonance techniques, including Zero-Field MRI and Field-Cycling Imaging (FCI), with clinical applications in cardiac energetics.
- MPhys in Theoretical Physics, University of St Andrews (2009)
- MSc in Medical Physics, University of Aberdeen (2011)
- PhD in Medical Physics, University of Aberdeen (2016)
Dr. Ross's research lies at the intersection of physics and medicine, particularly in developing novel MRI methodologies. His work includes leading pulse sequence development for the third-generation FCI scanner commissioned in 2023/24 and applying 31P magnetic resonance spectroscopy to study heart metabolism non-invasively. He continues to advance imaging techniques for biomedical and clinical translation.
Although no publications are listed in the provided text, his ongoing projects suggest active contributions to the fields of medical imaging and magnetic resonance technology.
Scientific Affiliations and Memberships:
- Member, School Ethics Review Board (2020–present)
- Vice-Chair, School Ethics Review Board (2023–present)
- Chartered Physicist (CPhys)
- Member, Institute of Physics (MInstP)
- Member, Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (MIPEM)
Dr. Ross has progressed through research roles into a permanent academic position, indicating a strong research and teaching trajectory. He collaborates with Professor Dana Dawson and contributes to ethical oversight in his School. While no grants or student supervision are explicitly mentioned, his leadership in major technical developments suggests active involvement in funded research.
His work is conducted within the Aberdeen Biomedical Imaging Centre (ARI), where he plays a key role in advancing next-generation MRI systems. The development and commissioning of new imaging hardware and software place him at the forefront of translational medical physics research.
