Christos Yiallouras
Medsonic (Cyprus), City, University of London, Cyprus University of Technology
Papers
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Total Citations
191
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About
Christos Yiallouras is a pioneering biomedical engineer whose research sits at the intersection of medical robotics, magnetic resonance imaging, and therapeutic ultrasound. His work has focused primarily on developing MRI-conditional robotic systems that precisely navigate focused ultrasound (FUS) transducers for minimally invasive cancer treatment — a technically demanding challenge requiring devices that function safely and accurately within the powerful magnetic fields of MRI scanners. Yiallouras has made significant contributions across multiple clinical domains, designing specialized robotic platforms for treating prostate cancer transrectally, gynaecological tumors, bone cancer pain palliation, and brain tumor ablation. His 2015 papers on prostate and gynaecological FUS robots have each garnered over 35 citations, reflecting their substantial influence on the field. Notably, his research has embraced 3D printing as a transformative fabrication tool for creating MRI-compatible robotic components and tissue-mimicking phantoms, broadening accessibility and customization in device development. Beyond hardware, Yiallouras has contributed software control systems and novel coupling mechanisms to advance MRI-guided FUS workflows. With a cumulative body of work exceeding 190 citations, his research has meaningfully advanced non-invasive therapeutic robotics, offering patients safer, image-guided alternatives to conventional surgical interventions across a range of serious diseases.
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