Janis Spigulis
| Professor Emeritus, University of Latvia Ex-Head, Biophotonics Laboratory of IAPS Address: Jelgavas 3/607, Riga, LV-1004, Latvia E-mail: janis.spigulis[at]lu.lv |
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Research interests
With background in atomic spectroscopy, optoelectronics and fiber optics, over the last decades I am mostly involved in biophotonics research. We have developed several novel optical methods and devices for non-invasive/non-contact diagnostics and monitoring of human health condition. Spectral, temporal and imaging analysis of optical signals from living tissues (e.g. skin, mucosa) enable quantitative assessment of tissue cancers and other malformations, superficial micro-circulation, and overall cardio-vascular state of a person. The newly developed methods and concepts are implemented in lab-made prototype devices that pass clinical validation and are optimized for real applications. Some of our developments are reviewed here.