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Researcher

Maya Abi Akl

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32 Results

2026

Simulation study of a low-cost Slide-Through PET scanner based on narrow flat panels with monolithic detectors

Elke DhaenensBoris VervenneMaya Abi AklJens MaebeChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

U Journal Article in Frontiers in Physics

2025

Cross-modality deep learning for micro-SPECT denoising : transfer of PET-trained U-net and diffusion models

Elise TaragolaSara NeytMaya Abi AklBoris VervenneStefaan VandenbergheChristian VanhoveFlorence Marie Muller

Deep learning based sinogram inpainting of sparse-view (rectangular) CT data

Robine JanssenBoris VervenneFlorence Marie MullerAugust BlomgrenKuangyu ShiMaya Abi AklJens MaebeChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

Deep learning for denoising and super- resolution in low-resolution micro-MRI for mouse imaging : achieving shorter scan times

Niels VerhelstJoran CourtensBoris VervenneMaya Abi AklJens MaebeMelissa LajtosStefaan VandenbergheChristian VanhoveFlorence Marie Muller

Limitations of Current Performance Evaluation Standards for Dual Flat-Panel PET Systems

Boris VervenneJens MaebeMaya Abi AklChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

Monte Carlo simulation of a low-cost total-body PET scanner design based on flat-panels with monolithic detectors

Elke DhaenensMaya Abi AklBoris VervenneJens MaebeChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

Object-based phantom training for deep learning denoising of micro-CT scans : a comparison with mouse image-based models

Jarne DevosRuben DefoortNiels VerhelstJoran CourtensBoris VervenneMaya Abi AklJens MaebeStefaan VandenbergheChristian VanhoveFlorence Marie Muller

Performance evaluation of a medium axial field-of-view sparse PET system based on flat panels of monolithic LYSO detectors: a simulation study

Maya Abi AklJens MaebeBoris VervenneOthmane BouhaliChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

A1 Journal Article in EJNMMI PHYSICS

Two deep learning-based approaches to obtain attenuation maps in dual flat-panel PET

Boris VervenneRobine JanssenAlexander RogiersFlorence Marie MullerKuangyu ShiMaya Abi AklJens MaebeChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

2024

A micro-CT deep learning image denoising network trained on phantom objects

Jarne DevosRuben DefoortNiels VerhelstJoran CourtensBoris VervenneMaya Abi AklJens MaebeStefaan VandenbergheChristian VanhoveFlorence Marie Muller

Deep learning image denoising for a cost-effective WT-PET design with sparse detector coverage

Maya Abi AklFlorence Marie MullerJens MaebeMeysam DadgarOthmane BouhaliStefaan Vandenberghe

Design optimization and performance evaluation of a sparse Walk-Through PET

Maya Abi AklJens MaebeBoris VervenneMeysam DadgarOthmane BouhaliStefaan Vandenberghe

Development of a cost-effective long-axial field-of view walk-through PET scanner : challenges and work in progress

Boris VervenneMaya Abi AklJens MaebeRabia AzizNadia WithofsMeysam DadgarThibault D'HulsterFlorence Marie MullerChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

Enhancing low-resolution micro-MRI in mouse imaging through deep learning-based denoising and super-resolution for reduced scan times

Joran CourtensNiels VerhelstBoris VervenneMaya Abi AklJens MaebeMelissa LajtosStefaan VandenbergheChristian VanhoveFlorence Marie Muller

Investigating the influence of TOF and DOI on spatial resolution in flat-panel and cylindrical total-body PET

Boris VervenneJens MaebeMeysam DadgarMaya Abi AklStefaan Vandenberghe

Walk-through flat-panel total-body PET : system design simulations, deep learning and prototype measurements

Stefaan VandenbergheJens MaebeMeysam DadgarMaya Abi AklFlorence Marie MullerNadia WithofsBoris VervenneRabia AzizChristian VanhoveJoel S Karp

Walk-through PET : patient-centered and cost-effective long axial field-of-view PET imaging system

Maya Abi AklBoris VervenneJens MaebeMeysam DadgarFlorence Marie MullerRabia AzizThibault D'HulsterNadia WithofsChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

2023

A simulation study of the system characteristics for a long axial FOV PET design based on monolithic BGO flat panels compared with a pixelated LSO cylindrical design

Meysam DadgarJens MaebeMaya Abi AklBoris VervenneStefaan Vandenberghe

A1 Journal Article in EJNMMI PHYSICS

Comparison between LYSO or BGO and full or sparse detector coverage for Walk-Through flat panel Total Body PET

Jens MaebeMaya Abi AklMeysam DadgarFlorence Marie MullerStefaan Vandenberghe

Design and development of a cost-efficient Walk-Through PET scanner for high throughput and high-resolution imaging

Maya Abi AklFlorence Marie MullerJens MaebeBoris VervenneMeysam DadgarNadia WithofsChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

Image reconstruction and CT-less attenuation correction in a flat panel total-body PET system

Jens MaebeMeysam DadgarMaya Abi AklStefaan Vandenberghe

Monte Carlo simulation of the system performance of a long axial field-of-view PET based on monolithic LYSO detectors

Maya Abi AklMeysam DadgarYassine ToufiqueOthmane BouhaliStefaan Vandenberghe

A1 Journal Article in EJNMMI PHYSICS

The potential of a medium-cost long axial FOV PET system for nuclear medicine departments

Stefaan VandenbergheNicolas A. KarakatsanisMaya Abi AklJens MaebeSuleman SurtiRudi A. DierckxDaniel A. PrymaSadek A. NehmehOthmane BouhaliJoel S. Karp

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND MOLECULAR IMAGING

Walk-through flat panel total-body PET : a patient-centered design for high throughput imaging at lower cost using DOI-capable high-resolution monolithic detectors

Stefaan VandenbergheFlorence Marie MullerNadia WithofsMeysam DadgarJens MaebeBoris VervenneMaya Abi AklSong XueKuangyu ShiGiancarlo Sportelli et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND MOLECULAR IMAGING

2022

Efficient patient throughput and detector usage in low cost efficient monolithic high resolution walk-through flat panel total body PET

Stefaan VandenbergheMaya Abi AklNadia WithofsFlorence Marie MullerJens MaebeMeysam DadgarSong XueKuangyu ShiGiancarlo SportelliNicola Belcari

Full FOV 2mm monolithic Total Body PET-system simulation based on experimental detector data

Maya Abi AklMeysam DadgarOthmane BouhaliStefaan Vandenberghe

Total plant and veterinary animal physiology imaging simulation in a Monolithic High resolution Walk-through Flat Panel PET

Stefaan VandenbergheMeysam DadgarMaya Abi AklJens MinckeKathelijne PeremansChristian VanhoveKathy Steppe

Walk-through flat panel total body PET : a novel scanner design for efficient patient throughput and detector usage

Jens MaebeFlorence Marie MullerNadia WithofsMaya Abi AklMeysam DadgarChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

Walk-through total body PET : very efficient patient throughput and detector usage with low-cost monolithic high-resolution flat panel detectors

Florence Marie MullerJens MaebeNadia WithofsMaya Abi AklMeysam DadgarChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

2019

Monte Carlo sensitivity study of a long axial FOV PET scanner with patient adaptive rings

Maya Abi AklOthmane BouhaliYassine ToufiqueJoel S. KarpStefaan Vandenberghe

2018

Monte Carlo studies of sensitivity and scatter fraction (SF) of a compact total body PET scanner design with monolithic scintillators

Maya Abi AklStefaan VandenbergheOthmane BouhaliYassine Toufique

Monte Carlo study of a compact total body PET with monolithic scintillators

Maya Abi AklStefaan VandenbergheOthmane BouhaliYassine Toufique