Joseph P. Hornak, Ph.D.

Areas of Specialization

• Magnetic Resonance (NMR & ESR): imaging, spectroscopy, RF coils, spin-relaxation, and diffusion
• Imaging Science: classification, segmentation, and imaging system analysis
• Physical Chemistry: quantum mechanics and kinetics
• Analytical Chemistry: spectroscopy and scientific instrumentation
• Scientific Web Publishing

Research Interests

• Multispectral tissue classification and segmentation using spin-lattice relaxation time, spin-spin relaxation time, spin density, and chemical shift.
• Characterization of water-AOT-decane reverse micelle solutions using NMR spin lattice relaxation times and pulsed gradient diffusion techniques.
• High-efficiency transmit and receive RF coils for magnetic resonance imaging of extremities.
• Magnetic resonance imaging of materials.

See the activities of the MRI Laboratory for more information.