Jose L. Agraz, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Imaging Lab (AIBIL)
Center for Biomedical Image Computing & Analytics (CBICA)
Department of Radiology
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Richards Labs, Suite 700DA
3700 Hamilton Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Educational Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, UCLA/ Northwestern Univ/ Cedars Sinai Medical Center
M.S. in Electrical Engineering in Piezoelectric Material Motor Development, Pennsylvania State University
B.S. in Electrical Engineering in mixed signal circuit design in medical applications, San Diego State University
Research Summary
My research focus is in the development of algorithms for precision medicine through the digital quantification of diseased tissue in histopathology. More specifically, the use of techniques such as image segmentation, feature extraction, statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, and federated learning for the advancement of detailed characterization of disease in the histopathology domain.
Publications
Improved PHIP Polarization using a Low Noise Precision Voltage Controlled Current Source, JMR 235(2013) 77-84
PHIP Instrumentation Pinch Valve System for Sample Delivery, Process and Collection. Adv.Biom. Sci. Eng. July (2014)
LabVIEW-based Control Software for para-Hydrogen Induced Polarization Instrumentation, RSI 85, 044705 (2014)
Quantitative Characterization of a Catalyzed PHIP Reaction. ISMRM, Jan (2013)
Polarization Loss from Magnetic Field Noise. ISMRM, Jan (2013)
Affordable Hyperpolarization by Parahydrogen Induced Polarization. WMIC, Jan (2011)
Finger Force Sensor Instrumentation Design. IJERSTE. Vol. 3, Issue 3, (2014) 149-155
LabVIEW based control software for Finger Force Sensor Instrumentation Design. IEEE (2013) 86-91
Sequential Finger Force Associated with Fatigue. B. Barnes, J.L. Agraz, R.S. Pozos. 11th WCP, 2002. Canada
Effects of polarization rotation in the detection and tracking of orbiting objects using LabVIEW. IEEE Aerospace (2014)
Increasing Detection & Tracking Performance of Orbiting Objects in Space using LabVIEW Data Parsing. Submitted IEEE
Delta-Shaped Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Motor for Two-Dimensional Positioning. Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 47 (2008) 313-318
Biometric identification of spatio-temporal keystroke patterns. Pattern Recognition. Submitted
para-Hydrogen Induced Polarization imaging instrumentation. UCLA-NorthwesternUniv-Cedars Sinai Medical Center (PhD Dissertation 2013)
Λ (Lambda) Shaped Linear Piezoelectric Motor. Pennsylvania State University. (MSEE Thesis – 2005)
Finger Force and Acceleration Sensor Instrumentation Design. San Diego State University. (BSEE Thesis – 2002)
Improved Device and Methods for para-Hydrogen Induced Polarization. U.S. Provisional #61/698,488
Piezoelectric ultrasonic motor for 2-dimensional positioning. US Patent #7,501,743
Fatigue monitoring device and method. US Patent # 6,352,516. Europe Patent # WO0172223
Force monitoring device and method. US Patent # 6,673,026
Systems and Methods for Dynamic Analysis of Muscle Function and Metabolism. Europe Patent # WO2005055815**
Precognition of falls in the elderly. Description: Wearable monitoring system that foresees an impending fall, warning the user seconds or minutes before a fall, potentially avoiding an injury, extending the quality and saving the lives of elderly
Improvements in PHIP instrumentation. Description: Design and implementation of a 3rd generation PHIP instrument for MR imaging at the molecular level
Pilates Distance, Velocity, & Acceleration tracking. Description: Distance, Velocity, & Acceleration tracking using PIC microcontrollers for elderly rehabilitation tracking using Pilates rehabilitation machines
Ultra sensitive optical microphone & USB portable recording devices for non-invasive listening applications
Description: Laser based ultrasensitive microphone for Homeland Security applications
Force measuring device for skin blood flow obstruction for near infrared spectroscopy optical probes
Description: Calibrated force sensor measuring device for deep muscle oxygen concentration measurement applications.
Space Surveillance IF to Audio Baseband down converter. Description; RF to audio band converter of Air Force Space Surveillance early detection system. A cost effective backup system for the Air Force Space Surveillance San Diego Field Station
Electronic Race Alternator (Racemate II). Description: Microcontroller controlled racing permanent magnet alternator for currents beyond 32 amps
Λ (Lambda) Shaped Linear Piezoelectric Motor. Description: Quantification of carpal tunnel syndrome injuries.
Finger Force Sensor Instrumentation Design. Description: Quantification of carpal tunnel syndrome injuries.
Color Normalization for Covid-19 Histology. Description: Adaptation of current research in histology color normalization for Covid-19 pathology slides
Recording human motion while simultaneously producing music modulated by the same data (x, y, & z) coordinates. Description: LabView real time cursor program, in which a person can draw an image and the xy coordinates drive the music (music modulation)
Developing motion detection and recording systems that drive music's amplitude and pitch based in real time data (x, y, & z) coordinates. Description: LabView real time cursor program, in which a person can draw an image and the xy coordinates drive the music (music modulation)
Blackjack Lucky Streaks: Statistical analysis. Description: Analysis of streaks and progressing betting in Blackjack.
LabView stand alone space surveillance data capture and report generator. Description; Data parsing program for Air Force Space Surveillance receivers and transmitters performance evaluation
Finger Force and Acceleration Sensor Instrumentation Design. Description: Quantification of carpal tunnel syndrome injuries.
HVDC Converter Station Simulator. Description: San Diego Gas & Electric simulator using LabView
LabView Virtual Instrument Drive for T/C Simulator Calibrators. Description; Software driver for Ectron Corp’s 1120 T/C Simulator Calibrators.
Satellite detection. IEEE Aerospace Conference, Chicago, IL. June 2013
Hyperpolarization Imaging. Dissertation defense. UC Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA. Sep 2013.
Hyperpolarization Imaging. Northwestern Univ. Chicago, IL. June 2009.
Traveling Wave MRI. Northwestern Univ. Chicago, IL. June 2009.
Λ (Lambda) Shaped Piezoelectric Linear Motor. Thesis defense. University Park, PA. June 2007.
Λ (Lambda) Shaped Piezoelectric Linear Motor. 45th ICAT/JTTAS Joint International Smart Actuator Symposium. The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, PA. October 2004.
Piezoelectric Linear Motors. 44th ICAT/JTTAS Joint International Smart Actuator Symposium. The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, PA. October 2003.
Finger Force Sensor Instrumentation Design Using LabView. Thesis defense. San Diego CA. March 2000.