Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Imaging Using Advanced Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Abas Sabouni, Professor and Chair of the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department, will deliver the 2025 Paul A. O'Hop Final Word Lecture at Wilkes University.
Dr. Sabouni’s lecture, titled "Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Imaging Using Advanced Artificial Intelligence," will take place on April 7th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., and will explore innovative AI-driven approaches to breast cancer detection. His research integrates microwave tomography with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to enhance imaging accuracy, affordability, and accessibility in medical diagnostics. This breakthrough has the potential to transform breast cancer screening, particularly for women with dense breast tissue, by providing a radiation-free, cost-effective, and highly sensitive imaging alternative.
Dr. Sabouni has co-authored over 110 papers in international journals, conferences, and patents. He is also the author of the book "Microwave Tomography Imaging—Global Optimization, Parallelization, and Performance Evaluation," which is widely used as a reference book in several universities.
A highly esteemed professor, Dr. Sabouni has been recognized multiple times for his exceptional contributions to undergraduate teaching and research. He has received numerous awards in recognition of his excellence in teaching, research, and mentorship. These include the 2021 Carpenter Award for teaching and student-centered research, the 2020 Alumni Mentoring Award, and the 2020 Wilkes University President's Award. His contributions to scholarship and academic advising have been acknowledged with the 2017 Outstanding Scholarship Award, 2017 Outstanding Adviser Award. Additionally, he was honored with the 2016 Outstanding New Faculty Award and the 2014 Outstanding Interdisciplinary Teaching Award for his innovative approaches to interdisciplinary education.
His research achievements have also earned him the 2013 Postdoctoral Fellowship Award, the 2013 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Award, and the 2008 IEEE Antenna Propagation Honorable Mention Award, highlighting his impact in the fields of electrical engineering and biomedical imaging.
About the Final Word Lecture
The annual Paul A. O'Hop Final Word Lecture was established by the late Paul O'Hop to foster the exchange of ideas and dialogue among faculty, staff and administrators and to showcase the talents and scholarly abilities at Wilkes University. O'Hop retired from Wilkes in 2001 after serving 16 years as vice president of business affairs and auxiliary enterprises.
Faculty honorees are selected via a competitive application process overseen by the Provost's Committee on Research.
Research and Scholarship at Wilkes
Because scholarship is one of Wilkes' core values, the University created the Research and Scholarship Fund to provide financial support to faculty for their work as scholars and creative practitioners.