Karol Karnowski

Karol Karnowski is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia's School of Engineering, specializing in Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering. His research focuses on biomedical imaging technologies, particularly optical coherence tomography (OCT), with applications in respiratory medicine, ophthalmology, and cancer research. He leads projects on airway smooth muscle remodelling, breast density analysis, and corneal biomechanics.

Key research areas include polarization-sensitive OCT, dynamic light scattering for imaging enhancement, and robotic OCT systems for surgical guidance. His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing healthcare technologies and improving disease diagnosis. Karnowski has collaborated on grants such as the 'Nanoscope-in-a-needle' project for deep-tissue imaging and 'in situ tumour margin identification' for oral cancer surgery.

Publications highlight advancements in OCT-based diagnostics, including corneal biomechanics, airway remodelling, and breast density assessment. He has presented at international conferences and contributed to government health initiatives, such as asthma treatment optimization through airway imaging. His research bridges engineering and medicine, addressing clinical challenges through innovative optical solutions.