Department of Biomedical Engineering (IMT)

In close collaboration with the medical technology industry and medical clinics we work to meet the needs in healthcare. Since 1972, we have been a national center for research and graduate and undergraduate education in medical technology.

We strive towards being a catalyst for sustainability in future medical systems and innovations – an arena for leading international researchers and teachers where new knowledge is created and dispersed

Our research and education centers around biomedical optics, ultrasound and bio-acoustics, modeling and simulation of physiological processes, neuro-technology, knowledge-based decision support systems as well as signal and image processing methods.

Upcoming events at IMT
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Medicinteknikdagarna Oct. 2-3 2019

Medicinteknikdagarna organized by the Swedish Society for Medical Engineering (MTF) will be held in Linköping in 2019. The Department of Biomedical Enginering (IMT) at LiU and Region Östergötland will host this inspiring and important conference.

To Medicinteknikdagarna 2019

Research at the Department of Biomedical Engineering
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Image: Anders Brun, Hae-Jeong Park, Hans Knutsson och Carl-Fredrik Westin

Biomedical Image Science

We develop methods & techniques for depicting anatomy & function in the human body & its organs. From imaging techniques, through methods of analysis and quantification of image information, to validation of new methods and image-based biomarkers

Biomedical optics

Biomedical Optics studies the basic principles of interaction between light and biological tissues, cells and molecules and develops new technologies for use in basic research and clinical applications.

Clinical Informatics

The goals of our research are to gather knowledge from medical data and improve the flow of information in healthcare systems.

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Health informatics

Access to relevant and valid information is a prerequisite for delivering safe and reliable health care. Information is also a cornerstone for developing methods, processes and businesses. Health informatics enables this.

Neuroengineering

The aim of our research is to develop new knowledge, methods and techniques for radical improvement of pre-planning, navigation, intervention and follow up in functional neurosurgery and neurology

Systems Biology

By combining mathematical models, prior knowledge, and experimental data, we unravel biological mechanisms and contribute to the development of new drugs and clinical tools.

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Tissue Engineering

Tissue Engineering is a multidisciplinary field that applies the principles of engineering, material science, biology, and medicine toward the development of tissue-mimetic scaffolds that restore, maintain, or improve tissue function or body organs.

Doctoral studies
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Postgraduate studies at the Department of Biomedical Engineering are characterized by their multidisciplinary profile, where research and education takes place at the meeting place of medicine and technology. The aim of postgraduate education is to provide broader and deeper knowledge within the field of medical technology and specific knowledge in the dissertation field, as well as providing research experiences and skills in research methodology.

Faculty of Science and Engineering Doctoral studies Biomedical Engineering Sciences Martin Hultman

Doctoral studies in Biomedical Engineering Sciences

Biomedical Engineering Sciences is characterised by its interdisciplinary profile, where research and education take place in the scientific field between medicine and technology.

Undergraduate education
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We educate bachelor level engineers and master level engineers. This is done both through the degree program in biomedical engineering as well as in collabotation with other engineering programs. The proximity to the hospital allows for field trips, demonstrations and laboratory work in clinics. Experts from the hospital often are hired as lecturers in their areas of expertice.

IMT undergraduate courses

Possible thesis work at IMT

Master's Programme in Biomedical Engineering, 120 credits

Students Martin Antonsson, Jet Verheij, Ida Bjerwe and Linnea Jakobsson

Divisions
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Division of Biomedical Engineering

A national centre for research, education and innovation within the field of biomedical engineering.

Administrative and Technical Support

We, as administrative and technical support, provide a foundation for the development and long term work at the Department of Biomedical Engineering.

Find your way to IMT
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IMT has its premises at Campus US. Our administration as well as the majority of our researchers are located in building 462. The easiest ways to find us are via the Campus US Main entrance (entrance 65) or via entrance 71.

Entrance 65
Walk past Delimarche on the left and follow signs for IMT down the stairs. When you get to the lower floor follow the corridor straight ahead until it divides. You will then find stairwells and lifts to IMT directly on the left side.

Entrance 71
Enter the corridor through the doors to the left immediately after the entrance. When the corridor divides you find stairwells and lifts to IMT right on the right.

Our neurotechnology researchers can be found in house 006, the easiest way to get to them is via entrance 54.

Entrance 54
Go straight ahead and then left through the IT department's premises. Follow signs for IMT, Neurotechnology.