Doug B.
About Doug B.
Doug B. is an MRI Research Engineer at NYU Langone Health with a background in scientific computing, film, and electronics engineering.
Company
Doug B. is currently employed at NYU Langone Health, where he has been serving as an MRI Research Engineer since 2020. NYU Langone Health is known for its comprehensive and advanced healthcare services, providing state-of-the-art medical care to patients. Doug's role there involves leveraging his extensive experience in MRI research and engineering to contribute to the institution's research and development initiatives.
Title
Doug B. holds the title of MRI Research Engineer. His work involves engineering and research in the field of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), which is critical for advancements in medical imaging technology and healthcare diagnostics.
Education and Expertise
Doug B. achieved a Master’s Degree in Scientific Computing from New York University, attending from 2013 to 2016. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Film/Cinematography from the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. Doug has co-authored a presentation on the compatibility of a 3D Time-of-Flight Video Camera for motion capture with a 0.55T MRI system, presented at ISMRM 2022, and developed a wireless body sensor data acquisition platform for motion tracking in MRI, presented at ISMRM 2020.
Background
Doug B. has a diverse professional background, including experience as a Senior Electronics and Software Engineer at Gulliver's Gate, LLC from 2016 to 2018. He has also taught 'Intro to Coding' at the Harlem School of the Arts and 'Intro to MATLAB' at Bergen Community College. His early career included various roles in technical support and lighting for film and television productions, such as lighting technician positions on projects like 'You Don't Know Jack' and 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice.'
Achievements
Doug B.’s professional achievements include contributing to significant advances in MRI technology. He is credited with developing a wireless body sensor data platform for motion tracking in MRI, which he presented at ISMRM 2020. He also co-authored a presentation on the use of a 3D Time-of-Flight Video Camera in motion capture compatible with an MRI system, presented at ISMRM 2022. Additionally, Doug completed a Master’s thesis on computer vision with a focus on 3D stereo matching and image similarity measurements using wavelets.