Welcome to the Silicon Thin-Film Applied Research Team!
Led by electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Karim Karim, a pioneer in the field of imaging technology, the team has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since 1998. With a track record of supporting and founding multiple startups over the past two decades, Dr. Karim’s work continues to shape industries worldwide. Notably, one of his color X-ray innovations is now revolutionizing medical imaging by replacing traditional black-and-white X-rays globally. Additionally, his development of ultrasonic fingerprint sensors is now a key feature in mobile phones and tablets. We are excited to share our ongoing projects and contributions to advancing imaging technologies that impact everyday life.
News
New X-ray technology in testing with cancer patients
A digital X-ray imager developed by a ݮƵ Engineering startup is being tested on cancer patients with lung nodules in a pilot study at in Kitchener.
The new technology is faster and cheaper than traditional CT scans, and has the potential to detect lung cancer earlier and with less radiation exposure.
Master Student Awarded the DALSA Award at CMC Texpo 2016
MASc candidate Yunzhe Li’s project – “Moonlight imaging with hybrid amorphous-selenium/CMOS photodetectors” – claimed the Componentware/CAD Award, one of four decided by judges from academia and industry at the CMC Texpo 2016
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Dr. Karim talks about low-cost X-ray imagers at National Biotechnology Week
Dr. Karim speaks at National Biotechnology Week at the University of ݮƵ about "Bending the cost curve: Towards a $1000 digital X-ray imager for scalable and sustainable healthcare."