Prof Dr. David Espindola, Ultrasound, Best Researcher Award
Doctorate at University of O’Higgins, Chile
Prof. Dr. David Espindola is a distinguished researcher and academic known for his expertise in ultrasonics, physics, and biomedical engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the Universidad de Santiago de Chile, where his research focused on advanced topics in acoustic wave propagation. With a rich academic background, he has served as a Research Assistant Professor at the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, contributing significantly to the field of nonlinear propagation of shear waves in tissue. His international experience includes postdoctoral research in France, specializing in numerical simulations of acoustic propagation in skin.
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Research Interests:
Ultrasound Localization Microscopy:
- Investigating techniques and applications for achieving high-resolution ultrasound localization microscopy, contributing to advancements in imaging at the microscale.
Ultrasonic Imaging and Elastography:
- Exploring methods and technologies for ultrasonic imaging and elastography, with a focus on understanding tissue mechanical properties for medical and industrial applications.
Nonlinear Elasticity:
- Researching nonlinear elastic behavior in materials, with a particular emphasis on understanding how materials respond to stress and strain beyond linear elastic limits.
Ultrasound Propagation and Mechanical Properties of Soft Matter:
- Studying the propagation of ultrasound waves in soft materials and linking the observed ultrasound characteristics to the mechanical properties of these materials.
Ultrasound Propagation Through Granular Materials:
- Investigating the behavior of ultrasound waves as they propagate through granular materials, contributing to the understanding of the acoustic properties of such materials.
Non-Destructive Testing in Complex Materials:
- Developing and applying non-destructive testing techniques to evaluate the integrity and properties of complex materials, ensuring reliability and safety in various applications.
Mechanical Tests in Complex Materials:
- Conducting mechanical tests, including creep, uni-axial, and tri-axial tests, to analyze the mechanical behavior and performance of complex materials under different loading conditions.
Publications (TOP NOTES):
“Flash focus ultrasonic images sequences for shear shock wave observation in the brain”
- Authors: D Espindola, G Pinton
- Journal: The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Volume 141 (5_Supplement), 2017
- Citation Count: 5
“Creep of sound paths in consolidated granular material detected through coda wave interferometry”
- Authors: D EspĂndola, B Galaz, F Melo
- Journal: Physical Review E, Volume 94 (1), 2016
- Citation Count: 4
“Comparison of localization methods in super-resolution imaging”
- Authors: A Xavier, G Pinton, D EspĂndola
- Conference: 2021 IEEE UFFC Latin America Ultrasonics Symposium (LAUS)
- Citation Count: 3
- Authors: A Xavier, H AlarcĂłn, D EspĂndola
- Journal: IEEE Access, Volume 10, 2022
- Citation Count: 2
- Authors: GF Pinton, PA Dayton, DAE ROJAS, LIN Fanglue
- Patent: US Patent App. 16/608,406
- Citation Count: 2