Mohammad Ghavami

Mohammad Ghavami is Professor of Telecommunications Engineering at London South Bank University (LSBU), where he joined in 2010. He serves as the founding head of the University's Centre for Bioengineering Research within the School of Engineering. Prior to LSBU, he held positions at King's College London (2002-2010), Sony Computer Science Laboratories (2000-2002), and Yokohama National University (1998-2000).

His educational background includes a PhD in Electrical Engineering completed between 1988 and 1993. Ghavami has established himself as a leading researcher in the field of ultra-wideband technologies with applications in medical imaging and telecommunications.

Professor Ghavami's research primarily focuses on developing ultra-wideband (UWB) tools for cancer detection, with particular emphasis on breast cancer screening. His work has led to the creation of innovative UWB platforms such as the microwave chamber and MammoWave apparatus, which are used for testing and monitoring in various medical applications. His research spans multiple disciplines including biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, and artificial intelligence, with a strong emphasis on translating theoretical concepts into practical medical devices.

The trajectory of his recent publications demonstrates a clear evolution from fundamental UWB technology development toward sophisticated medical applications. His work increasingly integrates advanced machine learning techniques with microwave imaging to improve diagnostic accuracy for conditions including breast cancer and stroke. The research shows a progression from phantom-based validation studies to clinical trials, indicating maturation of the technology toward real-world medical implementation. Recent publications highlight the integration of deep learning with microwave imaging principles, particularly Huygens' Principle, to enhance diagnostic capabilities.

• Two invention awards from Sony
• Principal Investigator for multiple significant grants including:
  • Marie Curie EU grant H2020-MSCA-IF 793449 (£180k, "WEBOING", 2018-2020)
  • Marie Curie EU grant H2020-MSCA-RISE 872752 (£150k, "ROVER", 2020-2024)
  • EPSRC grant EP/K002473/1 (£911k, "DANCER", 2012-2017)
  • EPSRC grant GR/T21771/01 (£300k) at King's College London
  • NHS grant MHF9401 (£114k) at King's College London

Professor Ghavami has supervised multiple PhD students through industry collaborations, including match-funded projects with Reward Technology and UBT Tech. His Centre for Bioengineering Research maintains active collaborations with industrial partners focused on developing smart card antennas and microwave cancer detection technologies. The center has secured funding for post-doctoral researchers and multiple PhD scholarships through these partnerships.

The Centre for Bioengineering Research, which Ghavami directs, serves as the primary hub for his team's work on medical imaging technologies. The center has developed the MammoWave device for breast cancer detection and is actively working on expanding these technologies to other medical applications including bone fracture imaging and stroke detection. The research team comprises engineers, computer scientists, and medical professionals working collaboratively to advance microwave imaging technologies.