Robert Rohling

Robert Rohling is a distinguished professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) with a joint appointment in the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.12 He currently serves as the Director of the Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems (ICICS) at UBC.23

Academic Background and Expertise

Dr. Rohling holds impressive academic credentials, including:

• B.A.Sc. from UBC
• M.Eng. from McGill University
• Ph.D. in Information Engineering from Cambridge University1

His research interests primarily focus on:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Imaging, particularly ultrasound
• Medical Information Systems
• Robotics13

Research and Innovations

Dr. Rohling's work spans several areas of biomedical engineering:

1. Ultrasound Imaging: He develops new acquisition techniques for both 2D and 3D ultrasound, aiming to improve diagnostics and visualization of anatomy and pathology.13

2. Medical Information Systems: He collaborates with industry to enhance the dissemination of digital medical images and data to healthcare providers.1

3. Surgical Robotics: His research includes the calibration of robotic systems and their application in surgery.1

4. Tissue Characterization: Dr. Rohling works on developing techniques for quantifying organ health using ultrasound elastography.3

Achievements and Recognition

• Elected Fellow of the IEEE in 20182
• Received the NSERC Synergy award in 2019 for advancing open-architecture ultrasound research2
• Holds 16 granted patents2
• Founded two startups: Sonic Incytes and Sonus Microsystems2

Current Role and Vision

As the Director of ICICS, Dr. Rohling oversees a research environment where 150 faculty members engage in multidisciplinary research.2 He is committed to fostering a convergent research approach, bringing together diverse expertise to tackle complex research problems with a focus on knowledge translation and impact.2