Ricky O'Brien

Ricky O'Brien is a Professor and Deputy Dean, Research & Innovation at RMIT University, where he directs the Medical Imaging Facilities at Bundoora West Campus. His research combines clinical disciplines, biomedical engineering, physics, applied mathematics, and machine learning to develop advanced imaging techniques and devices for radiotherapy and trauma imaging.

• Recipient of major NHMRC grants totaling $5M, including Synergy and Development grants
• Co-founder of Opus Medical and inventor of IP for SeeTreat, a radiotherapy startup with TGA and FDA-approved devices
• Supervises HDR students across applied science, engineering, and medical radiations

Research Focus: Cross-disciplinary innovation in cardiac radiation ablation, lung ventilation imaging, and 4DCBCT imaging.

Industry Experience: Collaborated with EOS Space Systems and Optimo Financial.

Availability: Open to supervising Masters Research or PhD students.