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Kawal Rhode

Professor Kawal Rhode

Professor in Biomedical Engineering and the Head of Education at the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences

Research interests

  • Imaging sciences

Biography

Research interests

Image-guided interventions; medical image processing; patient-specific cardiac biophysical modelling; medical robotics; 3D printing in healthcare; pedagogy for biomedical engineering; translational research

    Research

    MRI main image
    Wellcome EPSRC Centre for Medical Engineering

    The Centre focuses on the science and engineering of medical imaging. The UK is strong in medical imaging, with the Centre hosting the largest research group in this area in Europe.The Centre combines fundamental research in engineering, physics, mathematics, computing, and chemistry with medicine and biomedical research. The 400 inter-disciplinary scientists in the Centre are transforming the diagnosis and treatment of patients, and will deliver exceptional research.

    News

    Students rate Biomedical Engineering programme highest at King's and across London

    The Biomedical Engineering BEng/MEng programme has achieved an overall average of 89% positive responses in the National Student Survey (NSS) for 2024.

    NSS 2024

    Success for Black Engineers Programme shortlisted for Engineering Talent Awards 2024

    The programme's working group is one of six finalists in the University Engineering Team of the Year category. The Engineering Talent Awards is a national set...

    sfbe eta shortlist

    Dr Antonia Pontiki joins Forbes 30 under 30 list for Science and Healthcare

    Dr Pontiki from the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences has been included in this year’s Forbes 30 under 30 list of achievers in the field of...

    Antonia Pontiki

    Success for Digital Futures outreach programme receives funding to support Black students

    King’s has received funding from the Buttinghill Foundation to pilot a new outreach programme which will support Black school pupils in Year 10 to engage with...

    motion blur of students walking down hall

    Funding from The Convocation Trust provides greater opportunities for Black Engineers

    The University of London Convocation trust has committed £10,000 towards stipends for summer research placements for undergraduate students on the Success for...

    The Convocation Trust

    New cross-disciplinary teaching collaboration between King's College London and TEDI-London

    Shared teaching module creates complimentary skillsets for biomedical and design engineering students.

    students sitting together in front of medical euqipment

    Back to (Hospital of) the Future: New Scientist Live 2023

    The School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences is headed back to New Scientist Live with their award-winning exhibit, Hospital of the Future.

    NSL new banner v2

    MSc Clinical Sciences programmes receive IPEM accreditation

    MSc Clinical Sciences programmes in Clinical Engineering and Medical Physics have received accreditation status from The Institute of Physics and Engineering...

    accreditation v2

    Biomedical Engineering scores highest rating for an Undergraduate Programme at King's

    The Biomedical Engineering BEng/MEng programme has achieved an overall average of 87% positive responses in the National Student Survey (NSS) for 2023.

    NSS image v2

    Success for Black Engineers Programme begins partnership with Global Software Supplier, Ansys

    Ansys’ Black Employee Network have committed $3000 towards events for undergraduate engineering students on the Success for Black Engineers programme.

    black woman in front of computers smiling

    Events

    03DecAQ-technology

    Postgraduate Virtual Open Week: Introduction to Healthcare Technologies

    Discover more about studying Healthcare Technologies MSc/MRes at King's.

    06Nov780 2 KCLEA Logo

    KCLEA Find Out About King’s

    King's College London Engineering Association (KCLEA) are pleased to welcome you to Find Out About King's - a chance to visit the campus and discover what is...

    Please note: this event has passed.

    14May4

    Diversity Impact Programme: Community of Practice- Diversity & Employability in Engineering

    Royal Academy of Engineering's Diversity Impact Programme: Community of Practice- Diversity and Employability in Engineering

    Please note: this event has passed.

    Features

    SiSTEM event inspires underrepresented students to pursue postgraduate studies in STEMM

    The information session and panel discussion were aimed at female undergraduate students and those from underrepresented backgrounds with the goal of...

    sfbe sistem banner

    BMEIS hosts outreach and insight event for Success for Black Engineers Programme

    The School recently hosted 'Getting Into Engineering', an outreach event for Year 9-13 school pupils as part of their Success for Black Engineers Programme.

    sfbe header image new

    NHS at 75: "It's been my life's dream"

    This year, the National Health Service turns 75. We hear from students and staff across King’s as they talk about what the NHS means to them and their...

    nhs_d

    Professor Kawal Rhode talks DDI at BMEIS

    Professor from School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences talks about Development, Diversity & Inclusion

    kawal-rhode-q-and-a

    New first-time student engineering labs opened at School

    The School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences has opened new teaching labs for students at St Thomas' Hospital

    teaching labs hero

      Research

      MRI main image
      Wellcome EPSRC Centre for Medical Engineering

      The Centre focuses on the science and engineering of medical imaging. The UK is strong in medical imaging, with the Centre hosting the largest research group in this area in Europe.The Centre combines fundamental research in engineering, physics, mathematics, computing, and chemistry with medicine and biomedical research. The 400 inter-disciplinary scientists in the Centre are transforming the diagnosis and treatment of patients, and will deliver exceptional research.

      News

      Students rate Biomedical Engineering programme highest at King's and across London

      The Biomedical Engineering BEng/MEng programme has achieved an overall average of 89% positive responses in the National Student Survey (NSS) for 2024.

      NSS 2024

      Success for Black Engineers Programme shortlisted for Engineering Talent Awards 2024

      The programme's working group is one of six finalists in the University Engineering Team of the Year category. The Engineering Talent Awards is a national set...

      sfbe eta shortlist

      Dr Antonia Pontiki joins Forbes 30 under 30 list for Science and Healthcare

      Dr Pontiki from the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences has been included in this year’s Forbes 30 under 30 list of achievers in the field of...

      Antonia Pontiki

      Success for Digital Futures outreach programme receives funding to support Black students

      King’s has received funding from the Buttinghill Foundation to pilot a new outreach programme which will support Black school pupils in Year 10 to engage with...

      motion blur of students walking down hall

      Funding from The Convocation Trust provides greater opportunities for Black Engineers

      The University of London Convocation trust has committed £10,000 towards stipends for summer research placements for undergraduate students on the Success for...

      The Convocation Trust

      New cross-disciplinary teaching collaboration between King's College London and TEDI-London

      Shared teaching module creates complimentary skillsets for biomedical and design engineering students.

      students sitting together in front of medical euqipment

      Back to (Hospital of) the Future: New Scientist Live 2023

      The School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences is headed back to New Scientist Live with their award-winning exhibit, Hospital of the Future.

      NSL new banner v2

      MSc Clinical Sciences programmes receive IPEM accreditation

      MSc Clinical Sciences programmes in Clinical Engineering and Medical Physics have received accreditation status from The Institute of Physics and Engineering...

      accreditation v2

      Biomedical Engineering scores highest rating for an Undergraduate Programme at King's

      The Biomedical Engineering BEng/MEng programme has achieved an overall average of 87% positive responses in the National Student Survey (NSS) for 2023.

      NSS image v2

      Success for Black Engineers Programme begins partnership with Global Software Supplier, Ansys

      Ansys’ Black Employee Network have committed $3000 towards events for undergraduate engineering students on the Success for Black Engineers programme.

      black woman in front of computers smiling

      Events

      03DecAQ-technology

      Postgraduate Virtual Open Week: Introduction to Healthcare Technologies

      Discover more about studying Healthcare Technologies MSc/MRes at King's.

      06Nov780 2 KCLEA Logo

      KCLEA Find Out About King’s

      King's College London Engineering Association (KCLEA) are pleased to welcome you to Find Out About King's - a chance to visit the campus and discover what is...

      Please note: this event has passed.

      14May4

      Diversity Impact Programme: Community of Practice- Diversity & Employability in Engineering

      Royal Academy of Engineering's Diversity Impact Programme: Community of Practice- Diversity and Employability in Engineering

      Please note: this event has passed.

      Features

      SiSTEM event inspires underrepresented students to pursue postgraduate studies in STEMM

      The information session and panel discussion were aimed at female undergraduate students and those from underrepresented backgrounds with the goal of...

      sfbe sistem banner

      BMEIS hosts outreach and insight event for Success for Black Engineers Programme

      The School recently hosted 'Getting Into Engineering', an outreach event for Year 9-13 school pupils as part of their Success for Black Engineers Programme.

      sfbe header image new

      NHS at 75: "It's been my life's dream"

      This year, the National Health Service turns 75. We hear from students and staff across King’s as they talk about what the NHS means to them and their...

      nhs_d

      Professor Kawal Rhode talks DDI at BMEIS

      Professor from School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences talks about Development, Diversity & Inclusion

      kawal-rhode-q-and-a

      New first-time student engineering labs opened at School

      The School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences has opened new teaching labs for students at St Thomas' Hospital

      teaching labs hero