Murray H. Loew

Murray H. Loew serves as a Professor in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at The George Washington University, where he directs the Laboratory for Medical Imaging and Image Analysis. His academic appointments include CAI Core Member status and editorial roles as Associate Editor for the Journal of Medical Imaging (2013–present) and IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging (2003–2011).

His educational background includes:

• B.S.E.E. from Drexel Institute of Technology (1965)
• M.S.E.E. from Purdue University (1967)
• Ph.D. from Purdue University (1972) with Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification

Loew's research integrates pattern recognition, biomedical signal processing, and computer vision to advance medical imaging diagnostics. His laboratory develops novel methodologies for extracting information from medical images with applications spanning breast cancer detection through infrared thermography, hyperspectral analysis for art conservation, and real-time tissue ablation verification. Current projects emphasize multi-spectral imaging registration, spatial/temporal salience modeling, and thermal mapping systems with clinical validation at GW's Breast Clinic. His work bridges engineering principles with clinical practice through mathematical modeling of physiological processes.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on hyperspectral imaging applications across medical and cultural heritage domains, with strong emphasis on image registration techniques (35% of publications), thermography-based diagnostics (30%), and art conservation technologies (25%). The research demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration with institutions like the National Gallery of Art and NIH-funded clinical trials.

His scientific distinctions include:

• Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Advanced Science and Technology (Australia, 2013–2014)
• Fellow of IEEE and American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
• IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Service Award (1984)
• Multiple Lady Davis Fellowships at Technion (1986, 2007)
• Guest Professor appointments in China (1988, 1991)

Loew secures significant extramural funding including NSF support for infrared hyperspectral imaging systems in art conservation and pending NIH grants for RF tissue ablation verification. His laboratory operates as a collaborative hub involving electrical engineers, computer scientists, and medical professionals developing real-time imaging solutions. Current initiatives focus on hyperspectral verification systems for cardiac ablation procedures and multi-modal breast cancer detection platforms combining thermal and structural analysis.