Srirang Manohar is a Professor and Chair of Multi-Modality Medical Imaging (M3I) at the University of Twente, the Netherlands. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from RV College of Engineering, Bangalore, India, in 1992, followed by a combined MSc-PhD from the Indian Institute of Science in 2001. Shortly after, he moved to the Netherlands, where he worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at UT (2001–2004), focusing on pioneering research in photoacoustic mammography. As a Veni laureate, he further investigated gold nanoparticles to enhance the sensitivity and specificity of photoacoustic imaging.
Prof. Manohar’s research focuses on developing non-invasive and real-time diagnostic technologies for medical imaging. He was the project leader for PAMMOTH, a multi-million-euro European initiative aiming to create a radiation-free, real-time imaging system for early breast cancer detection, which combines photoacoustic and ultrasound technologies to deliver quicker, painless results without the drawbacks of traditional methods. His work also spans other pathologies, including thyroid nodules, prostate cancer, and rheumatoid arthritis, with research ranging from fundamental technology development to early clinical applications.
Recognized for his commitment to education, prof. Manohar has received multiple awards from students and peers. Prof. Manohar‘s achievements extend beyond the lab, as he often presents at international conferences and works on expanding the potential of medical imaging to improve patient outcomes.
