Albert Macovski is an American

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(Emeritus) at

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, known for his many innovations in the area of imaging, particularly in the medical field.

Education

Macovski graduated from NYU Poly in 1953 and got his PhD from

for research supervised by Joseph W. Goodman.

Research and career

Macovski has over 150

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and has authored over 200 technical articles. His innovations include the single-tube color camera and real-time phased array imaging for

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. He has also made significant contributions to

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(MRI),

computerized axial tomography A computed tomography scan (CT scan), formerly called computed axial tomography scan (CAT scan), is a medical imaging technique used to obtain detailed internal images of the body. The personnel that perform CT scans are called radiographers o ...

(CAT scans), and digital radiography. His former doctoral students include John M. Pauly.

Awards and honors

Macovski's honors include founding

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of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, the

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Zworykin Award, and the gold medal of the International Society of Magnetic Resonance.

References

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