Carlos Rossa, Carleton University

Research

Imaging Technologies Prostate Cancer Targets And Biomarkers

Latest papers

Jigsaws soup: Improved laparoscopic surgical gesture classification, and skill level evaluation using model souping.
Computers in biology and medicine · 2026 · senior author
Towards 3D-dense ultrasound image simulation from 2D CT scans for ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a progressive training approach from basic to advanced simulator complexity.
Medical & biological engineering & computing · 2026 · senior author
Editorial: Haptic training simulation, volume III.
Frontiers in robotics and AI · 2025 · first author

All 5 publications

Latest funding

High-precision instrumentation for wideband dielectric spectroscopy and advanced signal processing
NSERC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$104,688
Acoustoelectric imaging of prostate cancer during multiparametric MRI-ultrasound-fusion targeted biopsy
SSHRC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$125,000
Development of a cyber-physical training simulator for ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$136,133

All 5 grants and awards

5 publications.

01

Jigsaws soup: Improved laparoscopic surgical gesture classification, and skill level evaluation using model souping.

MacWilliams K, Nasr A, Azzie G, Green JR, Rossa C

Computers in biology and medicine2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2026.111617 PMID: 41844459

02

Towards 3D-dense ultrasound image simulation from 2D CT scans for ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a progressive training approach from basic to advanced simulator complexity.

Selladurai S, Watterson J, Hibbert R, Rossa C

Medical & biological engineering & computing2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s11517-025-03502-y PMID: 41489785

03

Editorial: Haptic training simulation, volume III.

Rossa C, Chen X, McDaniel T, Leleve A

Frontiers in robotics and AI2025First author

DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2025.1550392 PMID: 39935782

04

Improved bioimpedance spectroscopy tissue classification through data augmentation from generative adversarial networks.

McDermott C, Lovett S, Rossa C

Medical & biological engineering & computing2024Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s11517-023-03006-7 PMID: 38157200

05

Editorial: Haptic training simulation, volume II.

Chen X, Lelevé A, McDaniel T, Rossa C

Frontiers in robotics and AI2022Senior author

DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2022.965113 PMID: 36158604

High-precision instrumentation for wideband dielectric spectroscopy and advanced signal processing

Principal investigatorNSERC2024Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Rossa, Carlos

Keywords: acoustoeletric imaging; biomedical instrumentation; biospy; dielectric spectroscopy; impedance spectroscopy; instrumentation; medical imaging; prostate cancer; signal processing; ultrasound imaging

$104,688

Acoustoelectric imaging of prostate cancer during multiparametric MRI-ultrasound-fusion targeted biopsy

Principal investigatorSSHRC2024New Frontiers in Research Fund - Exploration

Principal investigators: Rossa, Carlos

$125,000

Development of a cyber-physical training simulator for ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Rossa, Carlos CL

Keywords: haptics; Image guided surgery; kidney stones; percutaneous nephrolithotomy; robotics; surgical simulation; ultrasound

$136,133

Sensorized needles for prostate cancer localization in mpMRI/US targeted biopsy

Nominated PICIHR2022CIHR - ICR / Cancer Research Society Partnership - Research Grants

Principal investigators: Rossa, Carlos

Keywords: Imaging Technologies; Prostate Cancer; Targets And Biomarkers

$59,973

Design and control of a haptic device with hybrid actuation

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Rossa, Carlos CL

$40,850

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Imaging Technologies Dear Professor Rossa, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Jigsaws soup: Improved laparoscopic surgical gesture classification, and skill level evaluation using model souping." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "High-precision instrumentation for wideband dielectric spectroscopy and advanced signal processing" (2024), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]