Randall L. Barbour

Randall L. Barbour, PhD, is a Professor of Pathology and Biophysics at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and a Research Professor of Electrical Engineering at Polytechnic University (Brooklyn, NY). He holds a B.S. in Biology (1975) and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry (1981) from Syracuse University, followed by postdoctoral training in Laboratory Medicine at SUNY Buffalo (1983).

His research focuses on medical imaging technologies, particularly optical tomography and scattering medium imaging, with contributions to dynamic vascular physiology imaging. He has pioneered patents in imaging systems, including the IRIS-OPTI Scanner and methods for tomographic imaging of dynamic properties.

Barbour's professional career spans over four decades, with roles progressing from Assistant Professor (1983–1990) to Associate Professor (1990–1996) before achieving his current rank. His patents cover innovations in imaging chaos, nonlinear dynamics, and scattering medium analysis, reflecting his expertise in interdisciplinary biomedical engineering.