PET-MRI: Systems and applications

Prof. Dr. Pedro Almeida

My basic pre-graduate education is on Applied Physics. After some work on the field of Nuclear Physics applied to Materials Science I moved into Medical Imaging where I got a Master and a Ph.D. in Physics Applied to Nuclear Medicine (PET and SPECT). In 1999 I became Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Lisbon where I am now Associate Professor (since 2014). During this period of time I have supervised around 50 Master's Thesis and 11 Ph.D. thesis. I have been engaged in research projects and contracts in the area of Medical Imaging worthing around 10 million euros. I am currently Vice Dean of the Faculty in charge of External Relations and Communication. Along with my tasks at the University I am currently member of the board of advisors of a company devoted to developing electronics for the medical imaging market (PETsys Electronics, S.A.) and of NeuroPsyAI, a company for Computer Assisted Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. I also hold Medical Physics and Radiation Protection Expert Accreditations by the Portuguese Health Authorities (ACSS) and the Ministry of Health. I have an underlying sense of curiosity which always compels me to embrace new projects and new ideas while remaining focused. I share a humanist view of the world and enjoy traveling and reading. My other interests include sailing and writing