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Low-cost, Lightweight and Liquid Helium-free Superconducting MRI Magnet (2021–2024)

Abstract:
This project aims to develop a liquid-helium-free superconducting technology to address the need for more affordable MRI magnets that currently rely on expensive, limited supplies of liquid helium. This project expects to generate a world-first, much needed MRI systems to be operated in persistent mode without a power supply, to obtain high-resolution images and low-cost operation. The expected outcomes include a novel, lightweight, easyto- operate magnesium diboride superconducting MRI magnet prototype under persistent mode operation. This should provide significant benefits, including reducing the cost associated with conventional liquid heliumdependent technologies and ensuring Australia at the forefront of MRI development worldwide.
Grant type:
ARC Linkage Projects
Researchers:

  • Associate Professor MD Shahriar Hossain

    Associate Professor
    School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Professor Yusuke Yamauchi

    Professor and ARC Laureate Fellow
    Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology

  • Dr Viktor Vegh

    Principal Research Fellow
    Centre for Advanced Imaging
    Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Funded by:
Australian Research Council