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PhD Candidate in MRI Physics at the University of Nottingham — Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre (SPMIC). Senior MRI Specialist & MSc Neuroimaging (Distinction). Researching epilepsy & brain tumour imaging at the frontier of high-field MRI.

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Fahad Joman
PhD
Nottingham 2026
PhD Candidate · SPMIC, Nottingham
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Researcher. Engineer. Innovator.

Operating at the intersection of medical physics, cognitive neuroscience, and high-performance computing.

Fahad Joman — Professional
PhD
MRI Physics
MSc
Neuroimaging
SPMIC
Nobel Centre
SCW
HPC Member

I am Fahad Joman — a PhD Candidate in MRI Physics at the University of Nottingham (Jan 2026 – 2030), conducting advanced research in MRI-based neuroimaging with a focus on epilepsy and brain tumour imaging. My work sits at the intersection of medical physics, neuroscience, and advanced MRI methodology.

Current Research Home
Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre (SPMIC)
A world-class interdisciplinary facility at the University of Nottingham — named after the Nobel Prize-winning physicist who pioneered MRI. Home to high-field scanners, MEG, hyperpolariser systems (xenon & krypton), and an 11.7 Tesla ultra-high-field MRI hall under construction — set to be one of the most powerful MRI research facilities in the UK.

I hold an MSc in Neuroimaging (Distinction) from Bangor University, Wales — thesis: measuring CMRO₂ under hypoxia using QSM and ASL/fMRI. I also hold a BSc in Radiologic Technology from Al-Ghad International Colleges, Medina. I bring over 4+ years as Senior MRI Specialist with the Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia, and am a member of the Supercomputing Wales HPC consortium (Project SCW1708).

In parallel, I am an experienced software developer — building research pipelines and healthcare applications in Python, MATLAB, PHP, and JavaScript. I am also Founder & CEO of PSM design & web company (est. 2010) and hold a Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO) certification.

PythonMATLABPHP JavaScriptPower BIFSL SPMFreeSurfer fMRI AnalysisNIfTI / DICOM QSMASLBOLD High-Field MRIAI in Healthcare Linux / SSHSupercomputing MRSO CertifiedAdobe CCWeb Dev
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Academic & Professional Journey

From Medina to Bangor to Nottingham — a decade of building expertise at the intersection of clinical MRI and research neuroscience.

Active · Now
Jan 2026 – Jan 2030
PhD Candidate — MRI Physics
University of Nottingham · Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre (SPMIC)
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Advanced research in MRI-based neuroimaging for epilepsy and brain tumour imaging. Working with high-field scanners, MEG, and hyperpolariser systems (xenon & krypton). Building an 11.7 Tesla ultra-high-field MRI — one of the most powerful in the UK.
Clinical
Jan 2024 – Present
Senior MRI Specialist
Ministry of Health — King Salman Medical City, Medina
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Performing complex imaging procedures, optimising scan protocols, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with MRI safety standards. MRSO Certified.
Leadership
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
MRI Unit Supervisor
King Salman Medical City (KSMC), Medina
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Supervised MRI operations, optimised departmental workflow, led staff for accurate imaging results, and maintained the highest image quality and patient safety standards.
🎓 MSc · Distinction
Sep 2019 – Dec 2020
Master of Science — Neuroimaging (Distinction)
Bangor University, School of Psychology · North Wales, UK
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Thesis: Measuring Regional Changes in CMRO₂ Between Hypoxia and Normoxia Using QSM and ASL/fMRI Techniques. Member of Supercomputing Wales HPC consortium (SCW1708). Conducted research at the Bangor Imaging Unit.
Language
Sep 2017 – Mar 2019
Academic English — CEFR C1 Advanced · IELTS
Centre of English Studies & Emerald Cultural Institute · Dublin, Ireland
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Completed advanced academic English programme and obtained IELTS certification in preparation for postgraduate study in the UK.
Entrepreneurship
Sep 2010 – Present
Founder & CEO — PSM Design & Web Hosting
Medina, Saudi Arabia
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Established an online company providing web design, hosting, programming, and development services. Built expertise in Python, PHP, JavaScript, and Adobe Creative Suite alongside clinical career.
🎓 BSc
Sep 2011 – Jun 2015
Bachelor of Science — Radiologic Technology
Al-Ghad International Colleges · Medina, Saudi Arabia
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Honours student. Foundation in diagnostic radiology, human anatomy, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and clinical imaging. Undergraduate research: The Role of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Gallstones.
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Publications & Research

Peer-reviewed work and academic contributions in MRI physics, neuroimaging, epilepsy imaging, and clinical radiology. Based at the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre, University of Nottingham.

Bloch Equations — Core of MRI Signal Physics
$$\frac{d\vec{M}}{dt} = \gamma\,\vec{M}\times\vec{B} \;-\; \frac{M_x\hat{x}+M_y\hat{y}}{T_2} \;-\; \frac{(M_z-M_0)\hat{z}}{T_1}$$
PhD Research Jan 2026 – Present Active
MRI-Based Neuroimaging: Epilepsy & Brain Tumour Imaging
Doctor of Philosophy — MRI Physics · University of Nottingham · Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre (SPMIC)
Research at one of the UK's leading MRI research centres — named after Nobel Laureate Sir Peter Mansfield. Focus areas: high-field imaging, quantitative biomarkers, advanced MR sequence development, epilepsy and tumour biomarkers. The centre is home to an 11.7T ultra-high-field MRI system under construction — among the most powerful in the UK.
🏛 SPMIC Website 🎓 University of Nottingham
Journal Article Nov 2024
Advancements in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Systematic Review of Emerging Technologies and Clinical Applications
Journal of Ecohumanism, Vol. 3, No. 8 — DOI: 10.62754/joe.v3i8.4873
🔗 DOI 🎓 Google Scholar
MSc Thesis Sep 2020
Measuring Regional Changes in the Cerebral Metabolic Rate of Oxygen (CMRO₂) Between Hypoxia and Normoxia Using QSM and ASL/fMRI Techniques
Bangor University Library — School of Psychology, North Wales, United Kingdom
🔗 ORCID
HPC Project Oct 2020 – Present
Pre-processing and Analysis of Whole Brain Task and Resting-State MR Spectroscopy & Imaging Data
Supercomputing Wales — Project Code: SCW1708 | Cardiff · Swansea · Bangor · Aberystwyth Universities
🖥 Supercomputing Wales
Undergraduate Project May 2015
The Role of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Gallstones
Al-Ghad International Colleges of Applied Medical Sciences Library — Medina, Saudi Arabia
Signal-to-Noise Ratio in MRI
$$\mathrm{SNR} \;\propto\; V_{\text{voxel}} \cdot \sqrt{N_{\text{avg}} \cdot \mathrm{BW}^{-1}} \cdot B_0^{\,7/4}$$
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Software & Programming

Building computational tools and research pipelines at the intersection of neuroimaging, AI, and high-performance software.

التصوير العصبي وهندسة البرمجيات عالية الأداء.">Building computational tools at the intersection of neuroimaging science and high-performance software architecture.

Py
Python
ML
MATLAB
PHP
PHP
JS
JavaScript
SH
Bash/SSH
FSL
FSL
SPM
SPM
PBI
Power BI
LX
Linux
AI
AI / ML
Ps
Photoshop
Ai
Illustrator
Neuroimaging Programming Pipeline
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Raw MRI Data
NIfTI / DICOM from 3T scanner
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Pre-processing
Motion correction, skull stripping, slice timing
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Signal Analysis
GLM, QSM, ASL perfusion maps
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HPC Cluster
Supercomputing Wales via SSH/SLURM
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Statistical Maps
Group-level GLM, predictive modelling
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Insights
CMRO₂, BOLD, metabolite quantification
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PhD — MRI Physics at SPMIC, Nottingham
Active PhD research at the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre — advancing MRI-based biomarkers for epilepsy and brain tumour imaging using high-field MRI, quantitative sequences, and computational modelling.
High-Field MRIEpilepsyBrain TumoursQuantitative MRI11.7T
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CMRO₂ Quantification Pipeline
Full pipeline for measuring cerebral oxygen metabolism using combined QSM and ASL/fMRI data under hypoxic and normoxic conditions at Bangor Imaging Unit.
PythonMATLABFSLQSMASL
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PSM Design & Web Hosting Co.
Founded 2010 — a full-service web design, development and hosting company serving clients across the region. Programming, design, and web development.
PHPWeb DevDesignHosting
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Supercomputing Wales — SCW1708
Member of the HPC consortium pre-processing whole-brain MRS and task/resting-state fMRI datasets using powerful computing clusters across Welsh universities.
HPCBashFSLfMRIMRS
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Selected Work

Neuroimaging pipelines, web applications, MRI tools, and design projects spanning research and industry.

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CMRO₂ Quantification Pipeline
Full pipeline measuring cerebral oxygen metabolism using QSM and ASL/fMRI data under hypoxic conditions at Bangor Imaging Unit.
PythonMATLABFSLQSM
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HPC Neuroimaging Pipeline — SCW1708
Large-scale fMRI batch processing on Supercomputing Wales cluster using SLURM, Bash, and FSL across four Welsh universities.
HPCBashSLURMFSL
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PSM Design & Web Hosting Co.
Founded 2010 — full-service web design, development, and hosting company serving clients across the region.
PHPWeb DevDesign
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Articles & Writing

Insights on neuroimaging, MRI physics, healthcare technology, and computational methods.

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Coming soon
Understanding K-Space: The Hidden Mathematics Behind Every MRI Scan
A deep dive into the frequency domain of MRI and how every acquired line of K-space shapes the final image.
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Coming soon
Quantifying Brain Oxygen: QSM vs BOLD — When to Use Each
A practical comparison of susceptibility-weighted and BOLD-contrast approaches to cerebral oxygenation mapping.
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Coming soon
Running FSL on Supercomputing Wales: A Practical HPC Guide
Step-by-step guide to submitting large neuroimaging batch jobs on HPC clusters using SLURM and SSH tunnels.
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Get in Touch

Open to research collaborations, academic partnerships, clinical consultations, and speaking opportunities.

Let's Collaborate

Whether you're a researcher, clinician, or technologist interested in MRI physics, neuroimaging, or computational methods — I'd love to hear from you.

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