Karim Karim

Karim Karim is a Professor at the University of Waterloo and serves as Associate Vice-President of Commercialization and Entrepreneurship. His research focuses on advanced X-ray imaging technologies, semiconductor materials, and radiation detection systems. He leads innovations in X-ray detector design, with applications in biomedical imaging and medical diagnostics. Dr. Karim’s work emphasizes materials like TlBr and amorphous selenium, alongside advancements in phase-contrast imaging and detector miniaturization.

His research spans semiconductor characterization, detector optimization, and portable diagnostic devices. Key areas include improving temporal performance of detectors, developing high-resolution grating systems, and applying machine learning to image retrieval. Dr. Karim’s contributions address challenges in kidney stone analysis, computed tomography, and point-of-care diagnostics.

Publications highlight breakthroughs in multi-layer grating fabrication, dual-energy detectors, and monolithic CMOS-integrated systems. His work bridges material science and engineering, advancing medical imaging capabilities through interdisciplinary approaches.