
Dr Lei Xiang
Researcher
School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Dr. Lei Xiang holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and brings over 11 years of experience in the biomedical engineering industry. Currently, he is a key member of the intravascular imaging team led by Associate Professor Jiawen Li at the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS), working alongside renowned experts such as Professor Robert McLaughlin and Dr. Alok Kushwaha.
Lei’s research focuses on cutting-edge biomedical imaging technologies, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), fluorescence imaging, and medical ultrasound. His expertise contributes significantly to the development of innovative imaging solutions that offer high resolution, molecular contrast, and unprecedented sensitivity for studying vascular health and disease. Lei is dedicated to advancing imaging modalities that enable cross-sectional visualization of vascular structures, paving the way for breakthroughs in understanding plaque evolution, the mechanisms behind heart attacks, and the impact of various treatments at a cellular level.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2023 - ongoing Researcher University of Adelaide 2016 - 2022 Snr Service Engineer PerkinElmer 2010 - 2014 Ultrasound R&D Manager United Imaging Systems (Beijing) 2008 - 2010 Hardware Engineer United Imaging Systems (Beijing) -
Language Competencies
Language Competency Chinese (Mandarin) Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2008 Tsinghua University China PhD 2000 Tsinghua University China Bachelor -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 2009 Lei, X., Heng, Z., & Shangkai, G. (2009). Barker Code in TCD Ultrasound Systems to Improve the Sensitivity of Emboli Detection. Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology, 35(1), 94-101.
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Preprint
Year Citation 2024 Ruchka, P., Kushwaha, A., Marathe, J. A., Xiang, L., Chen, R., Kirk, R., . . . Li, J. (2024). 3D-printed axicon enables extended depth-of-focus intravascular optical
coherence tomography.
1. 2023 Australia-Germany Joint Research Copperation Scheme (2024-25, UA-DAAD, CI-A: Jiawen Li)
Funding amount: $25,000+EURO16,000; Project title: 3D-printed micro-endoscopes, with reduced straylight, for more accurate detection of heart diseases
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