The Interdisciplinary Research Center for Bio Systems & Machines (IRC-BSM) at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) is a newly established cutting-edge research facility dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in bioengineering and health-related fields. With a strong focus on creating a functioning ecosystem for innovative engineering solutions that enhance the quality of life, and addressing prevalent health challenges, IRC-BSM plays a pivotal role in driving scientific advancements and societal well-being by translating research discoveries into practical applications that positively impact individuals, communities, and the economy. IRC-BSM has three main focus research themes: bioinformatics, biodevices and biomaterials. Please check our website for more details about the current research activities in these domains.
Biosensors, wearables, biomechanics, brain-machine interfaces.
Tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, drug delivery, 3D printing.
Biodata platform, biodata integration, personalized medicine.
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Dedicated to specialized research
Cell/bacteria culture labs, Microbial Biotechnology Lab.
Specialized in Biodevices, Biomechanics, Biosensors, and Biomaterials
We are pleased to highlight that a paper co-led by Dr. Ammar Alsheghri, an affiliated faculty member at IRC-BSM, has received the Best Paper Award in Imaging Informatics at the SPIE Medical Imaging Conference 2025.
The paper, titled “IntelliDent: an AI-based online automated framework for dental crown generation,” was developed in collaboration with researchers from KFUPM, École Polytechnique de Montréal, and Intellident Dentaire Inc., Canada. It presents a novel artificial intelligence framework for the automated generation of dental crowns, presenting the potential of AI-driven solutions in modern healthcare and dental informatics.
We extend our congratulations to Dr. Alsheghri and the contributing authors on this outstanding recognition.
Our Research Center presented its strategic initiatives and ongoing projects in healthcare techno...
KFUPM’s First Summer Research Bootcamp in collaboration with John Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH)
