Lyes Kadem

Lyes Kadem is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering at Concordia University, where he also serves as Director of the Laboratory of Cardiovascular Fluid Dynamics. His research focuses on cardiovascular fluid dynamics, medical devices, and advanced imaging technologies such as MRI and ultrasound. He specializes in hemodynamic analysis, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and 3D printing applications in medicine.

Dr. Kadem leads a multidisciplinary team investigating flow dynamics in heart valves, cardiac devices, and disease models. His work integrates experimental methods, numerical simulations, and AI-driven approaches to address challenges in cardiovascular diagnostics and therapy. Notable contributions include developing frameworks for cardiac ultrasound robotic systems and open datasets for medical imaging analysis (e.g., CACTUS).

His teaching portfolio includes courses in thermodynamics (ENGR 251, MECH 351) and renewable energy (MECH 451). He actively supervises research in biomechanical engineering, with a focus on translational solutions for conditions like mitral regurgitation and aortic valve dysfunction.

Dr. Kadem’s lab collaborates on innovations such as 3D-printed heart valve prototypes and robotic systems for remote cardiac ultrasound. His research emphasizes patient-specific modeling, with applications in clinical decision-making and medical device optimization.