Christakis Damianou
Medsonic (Cyprus), Cyprus University of Technology, Frederick University
Papers
35
Total Citations
477
H-Index
14
About
Christakis Damianou is a pioneering biomedical engineer whose research sits at the intersection of medical robotics, focused ultrasound therapy, and MRI-guided intervention systems. Over the course of his career, he has made foundational contributions to the development of MRI-compatible and MRI-conditional robotic platforms designed to navigate high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) transducers for non-invasive cancer treatment. His work spans a remarkable breadth of clinical targets, including prostate cancer, gynaecological tumors, bone cancer, brain diseases, and abdominal malignancies, demonstrating both the versatility and ambition of his research program. Damianou's most impactful publications — collectively accumulating over 270 citations — detail purpose-built robotic systems offering multiple degrees of freedom, PC-controlled precision, and compatibility with MRI environments, enabling real-time imaging guidance during therapeutic procedures. Notable achievements include a five-degrees-of-freedom prostate cancer treatment robot, a specialized small-animal experimental system, and a versatile C-shaped robotic platform capable of treating multiple cancer types. His work on transrectal and endovaginal approaches reflects a commitment to clinically translatable, minimally invasive solutions. For students and researchers exploring therapeutic ultrasound and surgical robotics, Damianou's body of work represents an essential reference point in advancing non-invasive, image-guided oncological therapy.
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Top Papers
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- 5MRI guided focused ultrasound robotic system for animal experiments26 citations · 2017
- 6Positioning device for MRI-guided high intensity focused ultrasound system26 citations · 2008
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- 9Robotic system for top to bottom MRgFUS therapy of multiple cancer types20 citations · 2022
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