Funding

AXIm funding is listed in reverse chronological order below.

2025

  • “UCL-Leiden Tomographic Research Alliance (ULTRA) on high-speed multi-contrast, multi-scale micro-CT for science and industry”, EPSRC International Centre-to-Centre Research Collaboration

2024

  • “Textural analysis of explosive materials by high-resolution imaging and machine learning - Phase 2”, IRC (DSTL, DfT and other authorities)
  • “Organ-Cell-Molecular Imaging (OCMI): Integrating Human Heart Bioimaging Across Scales Using Foundation Models”, Wellcome Trust Bioimaging Technology Development Awards – foundation stage

2023

  • “High-content virtual histology for oesophageal adenocarcinoma”, NIHR Healthcare Engineering and Imaging Early Career Researcher Scheme
  • “Accelerating the commercial translation of propagation-based XPCI”, EPSRC Additional Funding for Prosperity Partnerships
  • “Textural analysis of explosive materials by high-resolution imaging and machine learning”, IRC (DSTL, DfT and other authorities)
  • “Local oesophageal cancer treatment engineering to advance the understanding and treatment of oesophageal adenocarcinoma”, MRC Sandpits
  • “X-ray micro-tomography to study the effect of fat structuring on ice cream microstructure”, Industrial grant form Unilever
  • “Near field ptychography with a laboratory x-ray source: a new tool for brain tissue studies and beyond”, EPSRC New Investigator Award
  • “Advanced x-ray imaging using laser-plasma driven x-ray sources”, Royal Society International Exchanges
  • “Towards ultra-fast nanoscale X-ray imaging with a laser plasma source”, Royal Society International Exchanges
  • “Nanoscale x-ray imaging from the synchrotron to the laboratory”, Royal Society Research Grants

2022

  • “Complete Material Characterisation Through A Single Polychromatic X-ray Scan”, EPSRC New Horizons Scheme

2021

  • UCL Healthcare Engineering Impact Fellowship
  • “In-process carbon fibre alignment monitoring”, EPSRC Future Manufacturing Hubs Feasibility studies
  • “Inferring Engineered Tissue Properties Combining In Vitro Experiments, High-Resolution Imaging and Mathematical Modelling”, Imaging BioPro Proof-of-Concept award

2020

  • “A new approach to material identification with x-rays based on the attenuation/phase duality”, IRC (DSTL, DfT and other authorities)
  • “A new multi-scale x-ray micro computed tomography machine to enable (image-guided) non-destructive inspections of decellularised tissue”, EPSRC New Investigator Award
  • “A multi-contrast X-ray nanoscope for multidisciplinary research”, Wellcome Trust Technology Development
  • “A soft X-Ray Phase-Based Microscope for Biomedical Applications”, NIBIB/NIH
  • “National Research Facility for Lab X-ray CT”, EPSRC National Facilities
  • “Advancing intra-operative specimen imaging through cycloidal computed tomography”, WEISS Proof of Concept award

2019

  • “Innovative, CMOS-based sensor solutions for x-ray detection and imaging”, EPSRC “CASE” studentship (with ISDI co-funding)
  • “Micro-radian x-ray scattering: transformative technology for industrial and medical diagnostics”, Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technology
  • “Nikon-UCL Prosperity Partnership on Next-Generation X-Ray Imaging”, EPSRC Prosperity Partnership Programmes
  • “Dynamic multi-modal x-ray imaging (DM-MX)”, EU H2020 ATTRACT Scheme
  • “ML-CYCLO-CT: Combining cycloidal computed tomography with machine learning: a mechanism to disrupt the costly relationship between spatial resolution and radiation dose”, EU H2020 ATTRACT Scheme
  • “Edge illumination x-ray phase contrast imaging with equiangular time-delay integration (EXPITIS)”, EU H2020 ATTRACT Scheme
  • “XCOL: Low-cost, large area x-ray colour image sensors”, EU H2020 ATTRACT Scheme
  • “UTXuCT X-ray phase contrast micro CT as a bridging imaging modality”, EU H2020 ATTRACT Scheme
  • “Label-free multi-scale X-ray imaging”, Royal Society IEC\R2\192116 International Exchanges 2019 Cost Share
  • “Next generation, quantitative optical imaging”, Royal Society University Research Fellowship Renewal 

2018

  • “Low-cost, structured scintillators for x-ray phase contrast imaging and application to the early diagnosis of osteoarticular diseases”, EPSRC/UCL Impact Acceleration Account “Discovery to Use” (D2U)
  • “Single-scan collection of 7-dimensional x-ray dataset for enhanced threat detection”, IRC (HOSDB, DfT and other authorities) 

2017

  • “Improving the outcomes of oesophageal interventions through novel x-ray based imaging methods”, EPSRC Healthcare Impact Partnership
  • “Multi-modal imaging for characterization and testing of advanced materials”, EPSRC “CASE” studentship (with Nikon co-funding)
  • “New Zeff/SCATTeff from 8-dimensional data acquired in a single scan”, IRC (HOSDB, DfT and other authorities)
  • “X-ray elastography: a novel approach to breast imaging”, EPSRC First Grant.
  • “Exploiting the DART reconstruction algorithm for phase-based computed tomography”, Royal Society International Exchanges travel award
  • 2017 Stjepan Marcelja Visiting Fellowship, Australian National University
  • “Miniaturisation of the EI XPCI set up to meet the practical requirements for a pre-clincial imaging system”, Industrial grant from Perkin Elmer 

2016

  • “Efficient intraoperative detection of tumour margins through x-ray phase contrast CT”, Wellcome/DoH HICF scheme
  • “Fast and cost-effective x-ray phase contrast tomography for image guided therapy”, EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship
  • “Proof-of-concept investigation of the potential of edge-illumination x-ray phase contrast for pre-clinical imaging”, Industrial Grant from Perkin Elmer

2015

  • “Next generation, quantitative, pre-clinical imaging”, Royal Society University Research Fellowshi
  • “Next generation X-ray detector”, UCL Faculty of Engineering strategic equipment grant proposal
  • “A novel approach to CT and micro-CT for phase-based x-ray imaging and beyond”, EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship
  • “Laboratory-based x-ray dark-field microscopy and microtomography”, Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship
  • “Evaluation of edge-illumination based phase contrast and dark-field CT for commercialization of the method in biological and industrial applications”, Industrial grant form NIKON
  • “UCL cross-disciplinary advanced X-ray imaging centre”, EPSRC “Strategic Equipment” bid
  • “Imaging ultra-small angle x-ray scattering with edge-illumination: exploiting sub-pixel information in medical diagnostics, materials science and security screening”, EU-Funded Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships
  • “Detecting explosives and weapons via high-throughput multi-modal x-ray imaging – full prototype”, IRC - (Home Office, DfT and other authorities)

2014

  •  “Investigating the potential of edge-illumination based x-ray phase contrast imaging in the field of angiography”, EPSRC “CASE” studentship (with Siemens co-funding)
  • “A UK facility for 4-D and correlative imaging using x-ray nano computed tomography”, EPSRC Strategic Equipment Investments (led by Dr. Paul Shearing, UCL Chem Eng – A. Olivo co-I)
  • “Evaluation of edge-illumination based dark-field imaging for commercialization of the method in industrial applications”, Industrial grant form NIKON
  • “Translation of quantitative 2D coded aperture phase contrast imaging from the synchrotron to the preclinical laboratory”, Burroughs Wellcome Fund (led by Dr. Mike Wesolowski, University of Saskatchewan – A. Olivo co-I)
  • “Detecting explosives and weapons via high-throughput multi-modal x-ray imaging – feasibility phase”, IRC (Home Office, DfT and other authorities)
  • “Towards a clinical translation of x-ray phase contrast imaging to angiography”, UCLB Proof-of-concept grant
  • “X-ray modeling of explosive simulants”, Industrial grant from Iconal

2013

  • “Further development of code-aperture x-ray phase contrast imaging for commercialization of the method in industrial applications”, Industrial grant form NIKON
  • “Three-dimensional quantitative x-ray phase imaging”, EPSRC “Developing Leaders”
  • “Laboratory-Based Coded Aperture X-ray Phase Contrast Imaging”, EU-Funded Marie Curie “Career Integration” Grants
  • “Maximizing sensitivity and resolution in edge illumination – based X-ray phase-contrast imaging methods”, EU-Funded Marie Curie “Career Integration” Grants
  • “Single-Shot, Laboratory-Based Quantitative X-Ray Phase Contrast Imaging through Energy-Resolved pixelated detectors” STFC “Futures” Studentships
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2012

  •  “Evaluation of coded-aperture x-ray phase contrast imaging for commercialization of the method in industrial applications”, Industrial grant form NIKON
  • “Taking x-ray phase contrast imaging into mainstream applications”, Royal Society, RS Scientific Discussion Meetings plus Satellite “Theo Murphy” International Scientific Meeting at the Kavli Centre
  • Retreat grant for the AXIm group, EPSRC, Creativity at Home

2011

  • “Achieving a step change in osteoarthritis research through innovative imaging tools”, UCL-Imperial “kickstart” grant (A. Olivo co-PI with Dr. Massimo Marenzana, Imperial College)

2010

  • “Transforming the use of x-rays in science and society”, EPSRC, Challenging Engineering award
  • 2010 “Phase modulation technology for X-ray imaging”, EPSRC, Multidisciplinary research at RCaH (led by Prof. Ian Robinson, UCL Phys. and Astr. – A. Olivo co-I)

2009

  •  “X-ray phase-contrast breast tomosynthesis”, EPSRC (through DTA) plus Industrial Partner (DEXELA Ltd), PhD Studentship

2007

  • “A novel phase contrast technique with the potential of revolutionizing x-ray imaging applications in medicine, biology, industry and security”, EPSRC, Career Acceleration Fellowships
  • “Development of a novel mammography system based on x-ray phase contrast imaging”, Wellcome Trust, Translation Awards

2006

  •  “X-ray Phase Contrast Imaging (XPCi) for increased sensitivity and reduced cluttering”, HOSDB, Innovative ideas for explosives and weapons detection R&D

2005

  • “PC RAD – Towards a clinical implementation of phase contrast radiology”, EU, Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships

Overview

Personnel

Team members

Alumni

  • Wehliye Hashi, Systems Engineer, 2020-2021
  • Gibril Kallon, PhD Student 2013-2016, Postdoctoral Research Associate 2017-2021
  • Nima Seifnaraghi,  Postdoctoral Research Associate, 2019-2020 
  • Jinxing Jiang, Postdoctoral Research Associate, 2018-2019 
  • Peter Modregger, Research Fellow 2015-19
  • Fabio Vittoria, PhD Student 2012-15; Research Fellow 2016-19
  • Paul C Diemoz, Research Fellow 2012-18
  • Spyros Gkoumas, Postdoctoral Research Associate 2012
  • Konstantin Ignatyev, Postdoctoral Research Associate 2009-13
  • Alfio Torrisi, Postdoctoral Research Associate 2017-18
  • Magdalena Szafraniec, PhD Student 2009-12
  • Tom Millard, PhD Student 2011-14
  • Dario Basta, PhD Student 2013-17
  • Anna Zamir, PhD Student 2013-17
  • Luca Brombal, Visiting scientist 2018
  • Erik Schou Dreier, Visiting scientist 2018

Collaborators

Industrial 

  • Nikon
  • Perkin Elmer
  • Creatv Microtech
  • Rigaku
  • Scintacor
  • Panalytical
  • Direct Conversion
  • Anglo Scientific
  • Iconal
  • Quantum Detectors
  • Microworks
  • IMASENIC
  • ISDI
  • X•PCI Technology

  • Photonic Science

Academic

  • QMUL
  • Imperial College London
  • University of Oxford
  • Ludwig-Maximillian University, Munich
  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • University of Manchester
  • University of Southampton
  • Heriot-Watt University
  • University of Bristol
  • University of Strathclyde
  • University of Copenhagen/Technical University of Denmark
  • University of Antwerp
  • University of Trieste
  • University of Pisa
  • University of Milano Bicocca
  • University of Los Andes 
  • University of Waterloo
  • University of Leiden
  • University of Ghent
  • University of Sheffield

At UCL:

  • Francis Crick Institute
  • Royal Vetinary College
  • Central Laser Facility
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • Department of Chemical Engineering
  • London Centre for Nanotechnology
  • Institute of Child Health
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital
  • Department of Targeted Interventions
  • WEISS
  • Earth Sciences
  • Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
  • Institute of Ophthalmology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Centre for Inflammation and Tissue Repair
  • Centre for Advanced Biomedical Imaging
  • Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

  • Department of Computer Science

Research Institutes and Facilities

  • Diamond Light Source
  • ELETTRA Sincrotrone Trieste ScpA
  • European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
  • Research Complex at Harwell
  • CNR Institute of Crystallography – Italy
  • EMPA Switzerland
  • Barts Health NHS Trust
  • INFN Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Pisa and Trieste Sections 
  • Sandia National Labs
  • Los Alamos National Labs
  • Natural History Museum
  • Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica, Netherlands
  • EMBL European Molecular Biology Laboratory Heidelber