Kawal Rhode

Kawal Rhode is a Professor in Biomedical Engineering and the Head of Education at the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, King’s College London. His work bridges engineering, clinical practice, and education, with a focus on image-guided interventions, medical robotics, and 3D printing in healthcare. He leads the educational strategy for multiple taught programs, including the BEng/MEng in Biomedical Engineering and MSc programs in Healthcare Technologies and Clinical Sciences.

His educational background includes a BSc in Basic Medical Sciences and Radiological Sciences from Guy's & St. Thomas' Hospitals Medical School (1992) and a PhD in arterial blood flow analysis from University College London (2006). He joined King’s in 2001 as a postdoctoral researcher and progressed through academic ranks to full Professor in 2016.

Prof. Rhode’s research centers on image-guided interventions, medical robotics, and innovative pedagogy. His team develops intelligent systems for catheter-based procedures, robotic ultrasound, and simulation platforms using 3D printing. His work integrates AI, biomechanics, and translational engineering to improve clinical outcomes.

His recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong trend in autonomous robotic systems, AI-driven image analysis, and simulation-based training, particularly in cardiac and interventional applications. These works span journals and conferences in medical imaging, robotics, and biomedical engineering, showcasing interdisciplinary innovation.

• Wellcome EPSRC Centre for Medical Engineering (Co-Investigator)
• Three-Dimensional Hybrid Guidance System for Cardiac Interventional Procedures (PI, EPSRC-funded)
• SIE CDT: Haemodynamics of complex aortic aneurysms (Co-I, Artivion Inc)

He leads the Success for Black Engineers initiative, funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, to improve diversity and inclusion in engineering education. This includes outreach, mentoring, industry engagement, and wellbeing support for Black students.

He has supervised numerous students and collaborators, many of whom appear as co-authors on recent publications. His lab is part of a broader network within the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, collaborating with clinicians at St Thomas’ Hospital and industry partners.