Editorial Team

Pursuing a research position in diffusion and perfusion MRI.

Other areas of interest include research and teaching in:

Medical Imaging Systems,

Applied Mathematics in Biomedical Engineering,

Nuclear Medicine & Electronics,

Dosimetry & Radiation Detection and Measurements, and

Health Physics.

EDUCATION

1997-2006 Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

PhD in Nuclear Engineering

Major: Medical Radiation Engineering

GPA: 17.46 out of 20

Thesis Title: Development of a Noninvasive Method for Characterizing Tissue Vascularization Using MRI

1993-1996 Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering

Major: Medical Radiation Engineering

GPA: 16.98 out of 20

Project Title: Investigation and Development of Methods of Internal Organs Position Determination in Radioisotopic Imaging

1983-1987 Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Major: Electronics

GPA: 15.13 out of 20

Project Title: Rectifiers of Thyristor and Semithyristor Circuits and Their Applications

PUBLICATIONS

Journal

1) Mansour Ashoor, Abdollah Khorshidi, et al, ”Estimation of Reynolds number on microvasculature capillary bed using diffusion and perfusion MRI: the theoretical and experimental investigations”, Eur. Phys. J. Plus (2021) 136:152 https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/s13360-021-01145-0

2) Mansour Ashoor, Abdollah Khorshid, ”Assessment of absorbed dose in deformed breast tissue by Monte Carlo simulation”, SN Applied Sciences (2)1317, 2020

3) Vahid Moslemi, Vahid Erfanian, Mansour Ashoor, ”Estimation of optimized timely system matrix with improved image quality in iterative reconstruction algorithm: A simulation study”, Heliyon (6) e03279, 2020

4) Vahid Moslemi, Mansour Ashoor, “Introducing an Optimized Computing Method to Improve Parallel-Hole Collimators’ Response in Nuclear Medicine,” J. of Nucl. Sci. and Tech. 87(2) 26-36, 2019

5) Mansour Ashoor, Abdollah Khorshidi, Leila Sarkhosh, “Introducing a Novel Coefficient on Mixed-nanoparticles Material: Relationship between the Theoretical and Experimental Densities”, Heliyon 5 (2019) e02056

6) Mansour Ashoor, Abdollah Khorshidi, Leila Sarkhosh, “Estimation of microvascular capillary physical parameters using MRI assuming a pseudo liquid drop as model of fluid exchange on the cellular level”, reports of practical oncology and radiotherapy 24 (2019) 3–11, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rpor.2018.09.007

7) Mohsen Rezaei, Mansour Ashoor, Leila Sarkhosh, “Numerical evaluation of gamma radiation monitoring”, Nuclear Engineering and Technology 51 (2019) 807-817, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.net.2018.12.020

8) Afrouz Asgari, Mansour Ashoor, et al., “Determination of Gamma Camera’s Calibration Factors for Quantitation of Diagnostic Radionuclides in Simultaneous Scattering and Attenuation Correction”, Current Radiopharmaceuticals, 12(1) 2019, 29-39, DOI: 10.2174/ 1874471011666180914095222

9) Vahid Moslemi, Mansour Ashoor, “Introducing an optimized computing method to improve parallel-hole collimators’ response in nuclear medicine”, Scientific and Research Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran, 87(2)26-36, 2019

10) Ali Khorramdoust, Mansour Ashoor, et al., “Effect of Temperature on the Physical Specifications of Contrast Agent in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Chitosan-MnFe₂O₄ Magnetic Nanoparticles” Scientific and Research Joutnal of Nuclear Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran, 91(1)145-150, 2019

11) Mohsen Rezaei, Mansour Ashoor, Leila Sarkhosh, “Airborne gamma ray spectrometry improvement using autoregressive integrated moving average model”, Iranian Journal of Radiation Safety and Measurement, 6(2) 2018, 33-44

12) Ali Khorramdoust, Mansour Ashoor, et al., “Diagnostic of cancers by Fe3O4 coated with polyethylene glycol and folic acid”, Transylvanian Review: Vol XXVI, No. 25, 2018

13) Mansour Ashoor, Abdollah Khorshidi, “Evaluation of Crystals’ Morphology on Detection Efficiency Using Modern Classification Criterion and Monte Carlo Method in Nuclear Medicine”, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., India, Sect. A Phys. Sci. The National Academy of Sciences, India (2018), https://doi.org/10.1007/s40010-018-0482-x

14) Vahid Moslemi, Mansour Ashoor, “Evaluation of tomographic image quality of extended and conventional parallel hole collimators using maximum likelihood expectation maximization algorithm by Monte Carlo simulations”, Nuclear Medicine Communications, Vol. 38(10), 843-853, DOI: 10.1097/MNM.0000000000000 724, (2017)

15) Vahid Moslemi, Mansour Ashoor, “Introducing a Novel Parallel Hole Collimator: The Theoretical and Monte Carlo Investigations”, IEEE Transactions on nuclear science, Vol. 64(9) 2578-2587 DOI: 10.1109/TNS.2017.2736881, (2017)

16) Vahid Moslemi, Mansour Ashoor, “Design and performance evaluation of a new high energy parallel hole collimator for radioiodine planar imaging by gamma cameras: Monte Carlo simulation study”, Annals of Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 31(4), 324–334, DOI 10.1007/s12149-017-1160-9, (2017)

17) A. Khorramdoust, Mansour Ashoor, et al., “Synthesis and characterization of magnetite nanoparticles coated with Folic acid as targeted MRI contrast agents”, Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures, Vol. 12(3) 909 – 915 (2017)

18) H. Dehghani Ashkezari, H. Sid kalal, H. Hoveidi, M.R. Almasian, Mansour Ashoor, “Fabrication of UV/TiO2nanotubes/Pd system by electrochemical anodization for furfural photocatalytic degradation”, Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 15(1) 1-11 (2017)

19) A. Khorramdoust, Mansour Ashoor, K. Saberyan, A. Eidi, “Finding the best angle, between carbon nanotubes and four groups of antibiotics, using computational methods”, Int. J. Bio-Inorg. Hybr. Nanomater., 2016, 5(3): 195-202, (2016)

20) Mansour Ashoor, Abdollah Khorshidi, “Estimation of the Number of Compartments Associated With the Apparent Diffusion Coefficient in MRI: The Theoretical and Experimental Investigations”, American Journal of Roentgenology, 206, 455-462, DOI: 10.2214/AJR.15.14497, (2016)

21) H. Sid Kalal, M. Abdollahi, Mansour Ashoor, E. Seyedkala, “D2EHPA-impregnated alumina for adsorption of strontium ions in environmental samples”, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 13(5), 1311-1318, DOI 10.1007/s13762-016-0950-2, (2016)

22) Afrouz Asgari, Mansour Ashoor, et al., “Evaluation of various energy windows at different radionuclides for scatter and attenuation correction in nuclear medicine”, Annals of Nuclear Medicine, 29, 375-383, DOI 10.1007/s12149-015-0950-1, (2015)

23) Mansour Ashoor, Afrouz Asgari, et al., “Evaluation of Compton attenuation and photoelectric absorption coefficients by convolution of scattering and primary functions and counts ratio on energy spectra”, Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 30(3),239-247, DOI: 10.4103/0972-3919.158532, (2015)

24) Abdollah Khorshidi, Mansour Ashoor, ”Modulation transfer function assessment in parallel beam and fan beam collimators with square and cylindrical holes”, Annals of Nuclear Medicine, 28(4), 363-370, DOI 10.1007/s12149-014-0820-2, (2014)

25) Khorshidi, A., Mansour Ashoor, et al., “Evaluation of Collimators’ Response: Round and Hexagonal Holes in Parallel and Fan Beam”, Jounal of Progress in Biophysics and Molecular Biology, 109:59-66 (2012)

26) Khorshidi, A., Mansour Ashoor, et al., “Estimation of Fan Beam and Parallel Beam Parameters in a Wire Mesh Design”, Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 40:37-43, DOI: 10.2967/jnmt.111.089904, (2012)

27) Mansour Ashoor, Jahed, M., Chopp, M., and Mireshghi, A., “Estimation of Mean Radius, Length and Density of Microvasculature Using Diffusion and Perfusion MRI”, International Journal of Science & Technology, Scientia Iranica, Transactions on: Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, Vol.13 No. 4, PP. 348-354 (2006)

28) Mansour Ashoor, Jiang, Q., Chopp, M., and Jahed, M., “Introducing a New Definition Towards Clinical Detection of Microvascular Changes Using Diffusion and Perfusion MRI”, International Journal of Science & Technology, Scientia Iranica, Transactions on: Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, Vol.12 No. 1, PP. 109-115 (2005)

Some International Conferences

29) Ghavidel, S., and Ashoor, M., “Evaluation of Crystals’ Detection Efficiency in PET Imaging using Monte Carlo Simulation”, 10^th Asia Oceania Congress of Nuclear Medicine and Biology, Tehran, Iran, Book of Abstracts, PP. 102 (P037), 16-20 May (2012)

30) Khorshidi, A., and Ashoor, M., “Estimation of Fan Beam Parameters by Parallel Beam Collimator in Wire Mesh Design”, 3^rd International Congress of Nuclear Medicine & 15^th Iranian Annual Congress of Nuclear Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Book of Abstracts, PP.84, 19-20 May (2011)

31) Ashoor, M., "Estimation of the Number of Pores and Capillary Wall Thickness using Diffusion and Perfusion MRI", 18^th Annual International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, Book of Abstracts, PP. 40, 11-13 May (ISME 2010)

32) Payervand, F., Ashoor, M., and Ramezani Moghaddam, A., “Weighting Coefficient Studies for Compton Scattering Effect Compensation in SPECT Imaging using Monte-Carlo Simulation”, 3^rd International Congress of Nuclear Medicine & 15^th Iranian Annual Congress of Nuclear Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Book of Abstracts, PP.94, 19-20 May (2011)

33) Ashoor, M., Vakili, A.T., Ashrafi, E.H., and Mireshghi, A. “Development of a method for determining depth of organs using transmitted radiation spectroscopy in radioisotope imaging”, International Conference on Radiation and Its Role in Diagnosis and Treatment, Tehran, Iran, Book of Abstracts, PP.57, October (2000)

34) Mireshghi, A., Ardakanian, N., and Ashoor, M., “Evaluation of Accuracy of Sterling Method and Its Application in a Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Software”, International Conference on Radiation and Its Role in Diagnosis and Treatment, Tehran, Iran, Book of Abstracts, PP.81, October (2000)

35) Bayat, E., Ashoor, M., and Yekta, F., “Simulation of Radon Gas Hazard for Human Lung (How and How much)”, International Conference on Radiation and Its Role in Diagnosis and Treatment, Tehran, Iran, Book of Abstracts, PP.9, October (2000)

Some National Conferences

36) Rezaei M, Ashoor M, Sarkhosh L., “Gamma-Ray Gamma Ray Detector: Extended Kalman Filter to Reduce non-Cyclostationary Noise,” Iranian 2019 National Safety and Security Conference, 2018

37) Khorshidi, A., and Ashoor, M., "Nuclear Medicine Images Enhancement: Design and Evaluation of Weighted Fanbeam Filtered Back Projection (WFFBP) Algorithm with Constant and Nonlinear Weights", 12th Iranian Annual Congress of Nuclear Medicine, Sari, Iran, Book of Abstracts, PP.91 (June 2008)

38) Rahimi, F., Akhlaghpour, Sh., Sardari, D., and Ashoor, M., “Evaluation of Tumor Angiogenesis by MRI Study using Iron Nanoparticles”, Iranian Journal of Radiology, Tehran, Iran, Book of Abstracts, 9 Sept. (2010)

39) Taheri, A., Ashoor, M., and Saghafian, M., "Monte Carlo Simulation on Characterizing X-ray Intensity in the Medical Imaging Systems", accepted in Nuclear Conference of Yazd, Iran, (Feb. 2008)