Projects / Programmes
Numerično intenzivne metode v elektrotehniki in bioelektromagnetiki (Slovene)
January 1, 1999
- December 31, 2003
Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
1.01.00 |
Natural sciences and mathematics |
Mathematics |
|
2.06.00 |
Engineering sciences and technologies |
Systems and cybernetics |
|
1.07.00 |
Natural sciences and mathematics |
Computer intensive methods and applications |
|
Code |
Science |
Field |
T190 |
Technological sciences |
Electrical engineering |
B110 |
Biomedical sciences |
Bioinformatics, medical informatics, biomathematics biometrics |
P170 |
Natural sciences and mathematics |
Computer science, numerical analysis, systems, control |
B115 |
Biomedical sciences |
Biomechanics, cybernetics |
Researchers (7)
Organisations (1)
Abstract
Our research activity concerns scientific problems in the fields of bioelectromagnetism and electrotechnics sharing common use of numerically intensive methods. These methods are usually employed to solve partial differential equations of several types, which are used for describing electromagnetic fields as well as some chemical processes in biological tissues. Since biological structures involve mainly non-homogenous substructures and posess anisotropic characteristics the aforementioned computations can become very complex.
The first field of research involves visualizations of the Visible Human data-sets and patient-specific data-sets (obtained by MRI or CT), and it’s segmentation. Realistic 3D visualizations of segmented 2D image data play significant role in surgery planning, education, diagnostics and many other fields. The algorithms for semi-automatic segmentation of badly-determined structures are based on active contours (snakes) principle.
The second research area applies to numerical computation, analysis and modeling of electromagnetic fields (EMF) in human tissue. In order to increase the speed of numerical computations, this research area is focused on development of original algorithms on finite elements and on the study of iterative methods on subdomains. It was the improvement of the computer technology that enabled this area to develop.
Focus of the third research area is set on non-invasive method for measuring biomechanical properties of skeletal muscles by detecting the muscle belly displacement as a response to electrical stimulus/stimuli. Study involves: research of skeletal muscles’ contractile properties, analysis of responses to electrical stimulus/stimuli and optimization of stimulating electrodes’ shape, size and position. This optimization is based on cylindrical model of the lower part of the leg and on calculations of EMF in m. tibialis anterior as a result of electrical stimulation.
The fourth field of our research concerns numerically aided simulation and visualization of biophysical phenomena. To describe a physical or biological system a mathematic model – a set of ordinary linear or nonlinear differential equations – is needed. These equations are based on fundamental physical laws of nature, therefore changing their parameters enables the animation of natural phenomena.
This field has been developing for past few years and its applicative side has already proven beneficial and useful at conceptual teaching and learning.
Most important scientific results
Final report
Most important socioeconomically and culturally relevant results
Final report