Biomedical Engineering
Christopher H. Sotak
Professor
Office: Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center, 4004
Phone: +1-508-831-5617
Fax: +1-508-831-5441
csotak@wpi.edu
Educational Background
- B.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1975
- M.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1980
- Ph.D., Syracuse University, 1983
- M.B.A., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1995
Research & Teaching Interests
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) evaluation of therapeutic interventions in stroke; MRI and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) methods for evaluation of tumor oxygenation and response to therapy; characterization of structural information in fluid-saturated porous media using diffusion-weighted MRI/MRS
IQP Advising Interests
Impact of new technologies in health care; economics of health care; effect of technology on social systems; technology and organizational behaviors; computers & education; education & technological literacy
Research
- Development of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods for the evaluation of therapeutic interventions in acute stroke.
- Development of fluorine-19 (19F) MRI and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) methods for measuring tumor oxygenation and evaluating adjuvants for tumor therapy.
- Characterization of structural information in fluid saturated porous media using diffusion imaging and spectroscopy.