This research project aims to improve brain imaging techniques by addressing limitations in current methods like fMRI and fNIRS. While fMRI offers high-resolution imaging, it is expensive and inaccessible in many regions. fNIRS, a more portable optical method, suffers from poor spatial resolution and limited depth penetration.
To overcome these challenges, the project will explore diffuse optical tomography (DOT) and advanced imaging techniques such as single-pixel and ghost imaging. It will also integrate data from optically pumped magnetometers used in magnetoencephalography (OPM-MEG), in collaboration with experts from the University of Nottingham and Cerca Magnetics.
The research will focus on fundamental studies of light transport through biological tissue and resolution enhancement, supported by a strong network of collaborators and supervisors. The project contributes to the development of quantum technologies for impactful biomedical applications.