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Bottenus, Nick

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  • Our work focuses on improving ultrasound image quality in challenging imaging environments using advanced beamforming techniques. We design system-level solutions to clinical problems, working from scanner sequencing to signal and image processing. We develop technologies that push the limits of ultrasound image quality: swept synthetic aperture imaging, adaptive clutter reduction, advanced beamforming, and more.

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Teaching

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  • BMEN 6950 - Master's Thesis
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2023
    Work with a faculty advisor on a masters thesis.
  • ECEN 3301 - Biomedical Signals and Systems
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
    Introduces theory and methods to characterize and process biological signals from a variety of sources and engineering applications in the time and frequency domains. This course covers mathematical and computational tools for signal analysis with emphasis on discrete time signals and digital processing. Topics include noise, sampling, Fourier transforms, filter design, LTI systems, and image processing with exercises in MATLAB. Recommended prerequisite: BMEN 3030. Degree credit not granted for this course and ECEN 3300.
  • MCEN 2023 - Statics and Structures
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2021 / Spring 2022
    Covers statics of particles, equivalent force systems, rigid bodies, equilibrium of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions, analysis of truss and frame structures, uniaxially-loaded members, distributed force systems and friction. Degree credit not granted for this course and CVEN 2121 or GEEN 2851.
  • MCEN 4127 - Biomedical Ultrasound
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
    Covers the design of ultrasound systems for medical imaging and therapy, including the physics of wave propagation, transducers, pulse-echo imaging, flow, tissue characterization, and microbubble contrast, with an emphasis on current topics in biomedical ultrasound. Includes lectures on theory, practice and special topics; a laboratory on wave propagation; oral presentations on current literature; signal processing exercises; and a team project. Some experience with MATLAB is strongly encouraged for exercises throughout the course. Same as BMEN 4127 and BMEN 5127 and MCEN 5127.
  • MCEN 5127 - Biomedical Ultrasound
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
    Covers the design of ultrasound systems for medical imaging and therapy, including the physics of wave propagation, transducers, pulse-echo imaging, flow, tissue characterization, and microbubble contrast, with an emphasis on current topics in biomedical ultrasound. Includes lectures on theory, practice and special topics; a laboratory on wave propagation; oral presentations on current literature; signal processing exercises; and a team project. Some experience with MATLAB is strongly encouraged for exercises throughout the course. Same as BMEN 5127 and MCEN 4127 and BMEN 4127.

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