Maria Helguera

Maria Helguera is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, University of Rochester. Her research focuses on biomedical imaging technologies, including ultrasound characterization, image registration algorithms, and biomechanical modeling of vascular systems. She has contributed to advancements in lung nodule tracking, abdominal aortic aneurysm severity assessment, and brain atrophy detection in Alzheimer's disease.

Her work spans multiple interdisciplinary areas: medical imaging (e.g., CT/MRI fusion, quantitative ultrasound), material science (edible coatings, collagen analysis), and optical engineering (diffraction-based sensors, coherence elastography). Key themes include developing automated methods for clinical image analysis and translating engineering principles to biomedical applications.

Publications reflect a strong emphasis on translational research, with applications in cancer monitoring, vascular disease modeling, and food preservation. Though no awards are explicitly listed, her prolific output (over 40 publications since 1990) indicates sustained academic contribution. Advising and grant details are not provided in available materials.