| Title of the Event | Guest Lecture on Principles and Practice of Biomedical Instruments in Medicine |
| Date | 31.10.2025 |
| Time | 10.00 AM to 11.30 AM |
| Venue | SRMIST,Ramapuram |
| Total Attendees | 110 (I Year students from department of BME) |
| Name of the Speaker | Dr. Thayalan Kuppusamy, Founder and Chairman, Radiologic physics Foundation |
| Event Mode | Offline |
| Convenor | Dr.Ushus S Kumar, HoD(i/C)/BME |
| Co-convenor | Dr. Indhumathi R, AP/BME |
| Coordinator | Dr. R. Shelishiyah, AP/BME |
Summary of the event
The guest lecture on “Principles and Practice of Biomedical Instruments in Medicine” delivered by Dr. Thaylan Kuppussamy, Founder and Chairman of the Radiologic Physics Foundation, provided a comprehensive overview of modern medical imaging modalities and their underlying physical principles. The session began with an introduction to how different forms of energy interact with biological tissues to generate diagnostic images. Dr. Thaylan elaborated on the major imaging techniques such as Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Nuclear Imaging, detailing their operational principles, image formation, and clinical applications. The lecture also explored hybrid imaging techniques like SPECT-CT, PET-CT, and PET-MRI, emphasizing how these modalities integrate anatomical and functional information for improved diagnostic accuracy. The session highlighted the evolution of imaging technologies and the Nobel Prize-winning contributions that shaped them, connecting engineering principles to clinical innovations in radiology.
Outcomes of the Session
The primary objective of the session was to bridge the gap between biomedical engineering concepts and medical practice, enabling students to understand how physics and engineering principles are applied in diagnostic imaging.
It aimed to provide first-year Biomedical Engineering students with foundational knowledge of the physical basis, instrumentation, and clinical relevance of major imaging systems.
The lecture sought to foster awareness of the role of biomedical engineers in developing, optimizing, and maintaining imaging technologies, as well as ensuring patient safety and diagnostic efficiency.
Additionally, it encouraged students to appreciate the transition from structural to molecular and functional imaging, aligning with the future of personalized medicine.
Conclusion
The lecture concluded by emphasizing that biomedical imaging has evolved from simple X-ray radiography to advanced multimodal systems integrating anatomy, physiology, and molecular data. Dr. Thaylan underscored that the future of medicine lies in individualized and molecular imaging, where precision diagnostics guide effective therapy. He highlighted the importance of collaborative roles among biomedical engineers, radiologic physicists, and clinicians in advancing imaging technology and improving healthcare outcomes. The session inspired students to pursue innovation in biomedical instrumentation, reinforcing that engineering expertise is pivotal in enhancing the quality, safety, and effectiveness of modern medical imaging.
