Karol Karnowski, PhD
PhD in Biophysics, Nicolaus Copernicus University
IDoc Group Leader
Biomedical Applications of Photonics
Description
“I am a seasoned researcher with over 15 years of experience in optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging techniques. My scientific interests lie in the biomedical applications of imaging technologies, particularly in enhancing contrast by exploring the dynamic, mechanical, and polarization properties of tissues. Additionally, I am passionate about the miniaturization of imaging systems and the development of cost-effective solutions.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed numerous research projects and secured various grants, demonstrating my ability to lead and execute. I have also been instrumental in developing prototype clinical devices, bridging the gap between research and practical medical applications.
Mentorship is a key aspect of my professional life. I take great pride in guiding and supporting younger colleagues, having supervised two PhD candidates and over ten master’s students to date. This role allows me to contribute to the growth of emerging scientists.
Currently, I serve as the IDOC Group Leader at ICTER, where I lead a team of specialists in advanced biomedical imaging techniques and robotics. Additionally, I actively support the centre’s public relations efforts, promoting our research achievements and enhancing our scientific community’s visibility”.
Publication list
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Analytical Chemistry
Test new SharePoint publication
https://www.google.com2026
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Biomedical Optics Express
Single-shot, depth-encoded multiplexed OCT for multi-spot tracking of induced transient corneal dynamics
10.1364/BOE.5963422026
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Journal of Optics
Roadmap on Advances in Visual and Physiological Optics
10.48550/arXiv.2411.146062025
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TechRxiv
Adaptation of pre-trained single stage detectors for rapid tool pose estimation in OCT-assisted eye surgery
10.36227/techrxiv.175977354.40348122/v12025
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Modeling breast cancer dynamics through modulable small Vessel Environment Bioreactor (sVEB)
10.1016/j.biomaterials.2025.1234412025
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Applied Sciences
Dynamic Corneal Response for Different Air-Puff Stimuli in Ex Vivo Animal Model Measured with SS-OCT System with Two Sample Arms
10.3390/app150632912025
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Multiwavelength laser doppler holography (MLDH) in spatiotemporal optical coherence tomography (STOC-T)
10.1016/j.bbe.2024.03.0022024
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American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology
Quantification of smooth muscle in human airways by polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography requires correction for perichondrium
10.1152/ajplung.00254.20232024
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SPIE Proceedings
Optimization-free method for multiple spectrometers alignment in polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography
10.1117/12.26706172023
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Technical Digest Series
Clinical prototype of multi-spot air-puff OCT for assessment of corneal biomechanical asymmetry
10.1364/BODA.2023.DTh2A.12023
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SPIE Proceedings
Intraoperative ophthalmic OCT system tracking surgical tools at 200 Hz
10.1117/12.26497612023
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Advanced Materials Technologies
Microfluidic 3D Printing of Emulsion Ink for Engineering Porous Functionally Graded Materials
10.1002/admt.2022012442022
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IEEE Photonics Journal
Superior Imaging Performance of All-Fiber, Two-Focusing-Element Microendoscopes
10.1109/JPHOT.2022.32032192022
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Technical Digest Series
Simultaneous multi-spot OCT measurements of air induced corneal deformations
10.1364/OCT.2022.CW3E.32022
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SPIE BiOS
Air puff-coupled multi-spot OCT for assessment of asymmetries in corneal biomechanics
10.1117/12.26095112022
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Journal of Clinical Investigation
In vivo imaging of the human eye using a two-photon excited fluorescence scanning laser ophthalmoscope
10.1172/JCI1542182022
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APL Photonics
Imaging the small with the small: Prospects for photonics in micro-endomicroscopy for minimally invasive cellular-resolution bioimaging
10.1063/5.00522582021
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Industrialization Potential of Optics in Biomedicine i-POB
High-frame rate multi-meridian corneal imaging of air-puff induced deformation for improved detection of keratoconus
https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/31035342020
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Journal of Biomedical Optics
Influence of tissue fixation on depth-resolved birefringence of oral cavity tissue samples
10.1117/1.JBO.25.9.0960032020
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Biomedical Optics Express
Multi-meridian corneal imaging of air-puff induced deformation for improved detection of biomechanical abnormalities
10.1364/BOE.4024022020
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Biomedical Optics Express
Longitudinal in-vivo OCM imaging of glioblastoma development in the mouse brain
10.1364/BOE.4007232020
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Translational Vision Science & Technology
Keratoconus Detection Based on a Single Scheimpflug Image
10.1167/tvst.9.7.362020
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Journal of Biophotonics
Jones matrix-based speckle-decorrelation angiography using polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography
10.1002/jbio.2020000072020
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Biomedical Optics Express
Vectorial birefringence imaging by optical coherence microscopy for assessing fibrillar microstructures in the cornea and limbus
10.1364/BOE.3827552020
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Photonics Letters of Poland
Impact of diurnal IOP variations on the dynamic corneal hysteresis measured with air-puff swept-source OCT
10.4302/plp.v10i3.8482018
Research projects
Research groups
Image-guided Devices for Ophthalmic Care
We seek to research novel techniques and develop instrumentation to address unanswered questions in vision science and unmet needs in ophthalmology and optometry.
Physical Optics and Biophotonics
The research in our group can be seen as a perfect interplay between physics, biology and chemistry. We are focusing on developing imaging techniques and using them in many biological and chemical systems.