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The participation of the teaching staff of the MSc program in research activities—through research projects, scientific conferences, scientific article writing, and more—provides valuable knowledge and experience in understanding the formation of scientific trends and changes, as well as in reflecting these in the academic curricula.

In the MSc program, students have the chance to engage in research as part of their studies. They can participate as observers, interns and/or members of research teams involved in funded research projects in which the program’s teaching staff are engaged. This involvement may also occur through their diploma theses, some of which are designed to support the activities of funded research projects. The teaching staff of the MSc program oversees numerous research projects and well-equipped laboratories covering key areas of biomedical engineering, such as biomedical instrumentation, medical imaging, and biomedical informatics.

For instance, the educational and research group in Medical Signal and Image Processing is involved in a flagship initiative under the Greece 2.0 program with the research project “Decision Support System for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Disease Based on Artificial Intelligence Models.” This project will lead to diploma and doctoral theses in which MSc students may be involved.

Students can also stay informed about research trends in biomedical engineering through international conferences organized by the MSc program, such as the “Advances in Biomedical Sciences, Engineering and Technology (ABSET) Conference.” At these conferences, students have the opportunity not only to present their work but also to participate in the organizing committee, thereby gaining relevant experience.

 

Finally, students participate in summer schools co-organized by the MSc program, where they prepare and present small-scale research projects in the field of Machine Learning Applications in Medicine. The MSc program has already taken part in two such summer schools, held in 2023 (in Greece) and 2024 (in Germany). Efforts are underway to continue and expand this initiative to more countries, with preliminary plans to organize the summer school in 2026 in Portugal.

 

Faculty Expertise

The program boasts a diverse teaching staff, including professors from eight universities across seven countries, such as:

 

  • University of West Attica, Greece
  • National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
  • Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Portugal
  • Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain
  • Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
  • University of Plymouth, UK
  • Universitatea Politehnica din București, Romania
  • Trier University of Applied Sciences, Germany


This international collaboration enriches the research experience, providing students with a global perspective on biomedical engineering. Research fields include:

 

  • Biomedical Instrumentation
  • Medical Imaging
  • Biomechanics and Biomaterials
  • Medical Signal and Image Processing
  • Bioinformatics and Decision Support Systems
  • Biophysics and Bio-optics
  • Biomedical Equipment Management and Regulations


Research Opportunities for Students

Students participate in:

  • Hands-on Laboratories: Conducted in specialized labs equipped with biomedical instruments.
  • Field Visits: To companies, research facilities, and healthcare sites.
  • Special Seminars: Organized in collaboration with industry and the labor market.
  • Personal and Group Assignments: Encouraging collaborative research and problem-solving skills.

The third semester is dedicated to the Diploma Thesis, a full-scale research project that allows students to delve deeply into a specific area of interest.


Research Facilities and Resources

The Department of Biomedical Engineering provides well-equipped laboratories, supporting a wide range of research activities. Facilities include labs for medical imaging, biomedical instrumentation, medical informatics, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, among others.


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Research Ethics and Training

The program adheres to strict research ethics, ensuring all projects meet high ethical standards. Training in research methodology and ethics is provided, equipping students with the necessary skills to conduct responsible research.