Shiva Abbaszadeh

Shiva Abbaszadeh is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois, affiliated with the Department of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering and the Carle Illinois College of Medicine. Their research focuses on advanced imaging technologies, including X-ray detectors, molecular imaging systems, and semiconductor materials for medical applications. Dr. Abbaszadeh holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada (2014). They have pioneered work on high-conversion-gain detectors using amorphous selenium and polyimide layers, contributing to improved dark current suppression and detector efficiency. Their academic roles include teaching NPRE Laboratory courses and developing specialized courses like NPRE498 (Advanced Sensors and Readout Techniques).

Research interests span nanotechnology for cancer diagnosis, biomedical sensors, and emerging imaging techniques such as sub-mm resolution PET systems. Abbaszadeh has been recognized with prestigious awards including the Stanford Molecular Imaging Scholars Fellowship and SPIE scholarships. Their work bridges semiconductor physics and clinical applications, emphasized in over 20 peer-reviewed articles. Key innovations include novel blocking layer technologies for X-ray detectors and advancements in cadmium zinc telluride-based PET systems.

• Education: Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo (2014)
• Affiliations: Carle Illinois College of Medicine (2018–present), Department of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering (2017–present)
• Grants: Stanford's Jump Start Award (2016)
• Labs: Involved in radiation detection and measurement labs at the University of Illinois