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Hassan S. Salehi, Ph.D.

Hassan S. Salehi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California State University, Chico. He earned his Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Connecticut in 2015, with funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). During Summer 2023, Dr. Salehi was with Harvard University as a Visiting Professor, conducting research on optical imaging and artificial intelligence/deep learning.

Dr. Salehi is the recipient of several teaching and research awards, including the International Outstanding Professor of the Year Award from CSU Chico (2022), the AAOMR Early-stage Faculty Innovative Research Award (2018), the UHart/CETA Professor of the Year Award (2017), and UConn Predoctoral Fellowship Awards (2014, 2015). In 2021, Dr. Salehi was recognized as an "SPIE Community Champion" for his significant contributions to the scientific community as an author, researcher, and reviewer.

His research primarily focuses on artificial intelligence (AI), including machine learning and deep learning models, signal and image processing, and the development of novel optical imaging and sensing systems. His work spans various applications in bioimaging, healthcare, robotics, physical sciences, and industrial inspection, showcasing a multidisciplinary approach to advancing technology and innovation. Dr. Salehi's research has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), CSU ARI, AAOMR grants and industry. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed journal and conference articles in the field, and has given talks at numerous international conferences. One of his research papers was featured on the cover of the Journal of Oral Radiology. In his research projects, he is closely collaborating with his colleagues at different universities. 

Dr. Salehi has served as Guest Editor for Journal of Applied Sciences and peer reviewer for several journals such as Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, IEEE Sensors Journal, Nature Scientific Reports, Journal of Biomedical Optics Express, Journal of Biomedical Optics, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, Optics Letters, and Journal of Applied Optics. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE), and Optica [formerly known as the Optical Society of America (OSA)].