Advanced Medical Technologies and Equipment Institute

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About the Center

 

The Advanced Medical Technologies and Equipment Institute (AMTEI) at Tehran University of Medical Sciences is a pioneering interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to developing advanced medical technologies and equipment. Its origin dates back to December 1994, when the Research Center for Science and Technology in Medicine was stablished at Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex.
As the first research center in Iran focused on the application of science and engineering to medicine, it was founded to support industrial self-sufficiency and the indigenous development of medical technologies tailored to national needs. Over the time, the institute expanded through the establishment of additional specialized centers in biomedical technologies and robotics and cellular-molecular imaging, and since 2018, these centers have operated under the AMTEI Institute.
In 2024, RCSTIM center was renamed the Intelligent Technologies in medicine Research Center to reflect its new focus on artificial intelligence-based diagnostic and clinical decision-support systems.
AMTEI promotes close interaction among experts in medicine, engineering, and industry within a shared research and innovation environment.
With a mission centered on applied research, technology development, commercialization, and specialized training, the institute aims to advance healthcare innovation, strengthen the knowledge-based economy, and improve public health and welfare.

 

Research Focus Area

 

  • Medical Imaging Systems (PET/CT, Micro-CT, Ultrasound, X-ray Imaging)
  • Biomedical Robotics & Mechatronics
  • Image-Guided Surgery & Navigation Systems
  • Cellular and Molecular Imaging
  • Biomedical Signal & Image Processing
  • Medical Device Design & Prototyping
  • Computational Neuroscience & Neuroinformatics
  • Neurotechnology & Neural Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence and Explainable AI (XAI) in medicineComputer Aided diagnostics and surgery
  • AI-bases Clinical Decision Support Systems

 

Expertise, Facilities & Research Services

 

  • Quantitative Medical Imaging Lab: Specialized in PET/CT and high-end imaging analysis.
  • Image-Guided Surgery Lab: Image-guided surgery planning and pre-planning, computer-aided diagnostics, and computer-aided surgery.
  • Advanced X-ray Imaging Systems Lab: High-resolution imaging for small animals and biomaterials.
  • Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Lab: Specializes in the development of advanced artificial intelligence models, configuring medical data analytics pipelines, and the development of AI-driven diagnostic and clinical decision-support system
  • Neurotechnology & Neural Engineering Lab: Expertise in Brain–Computer Interface and Neurorehabilitation Systems.
  • Medical Signal Processing & Instrumentation Lab: Expertise in Medical signal analysis and device prototyping. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) & Scanning Probe Microscopy.
  • Iranian Advanced Clinical Skills Training Center: Simulation-based platform for clinical training and assessment.
  • Medical Equipment Incubator: Supporting R&D commercialization.
  • In-vivo Fluorescence Imaging System.
  • Whole-Slide Imaging and Digital Pathology System: Automated imaging system with AI-Based Computational Pathology.
  • High-Performance Computing (HPC) & GPU Cluster Facility: Infrastructure for training large-scale deep learning and AI models.

Collaboration Opportunities

 

AMTEI maintains continuous and active collaborations with numerous clinical and medical centers nationwide, and actively national and international collaborations to accelerate medical innovation.
We welcome partnerships in joint R&D projects, particularly in medical imaging, robotics surgery, navigation systems, artificial intelligence, neurotechnology, and rehabilitation systems.
We are eager to establish faculty and student exchange programs, providing researchers with access to our unique clinical settings.
Our institute provides a robust platform for multicenter clinical trials and the validation of new diagnostic tools.
Furthermore, we invite industrial partners to collaborate on technology transfer and the commercialization of our homegrown medical devices.
Through our Advanced Clinical Skills Training Center, we also offer specialized workshops and educational programs for healthcare professionals globally, aimed at bridging the gap between advanced technology and clinical practice.
Some of the universities and scientific centers currently collaborating with us:

  • University of Geneva
  • The University of British Columbia
  • Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)

 

Director & Key Researchers

 

Director: Professor Saeed Sarkar
Deputy Director: Alireza Ahmadian
Link to the faculty members' webpage:
https://amtei.tums.ac.ir/%D9%87%DB%8C%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%85%DB%8C

 

Selected Achievements

 

  • More than 2000 scientific published paper
  • One international scientific journal
  • 12 published books
  • More than 50 international patents published at USA and China
  • More than 80 national patents
  • 14 spin off companies with high tech products
  • 44 High tech biomedical products in the market
  • More than 40 national and 25 international awards

 

Why Collaborate with Us?

 

AMTEI offers a unique ecosystem where engineering innovation meets high-volume clinical practice.
As Iran’s leading interdisciplinary hub, we provide an unparalleled bridge from laboratory research to bedside application. Partners gain access to our advanced computational infrastructure in artificial intelligence, imaging, and robotics, exclusive clinical datasets from the Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, and a proven track record of commercializing high-tech medical products.
Our comprehensive approach—uniting research, incubation, and specialized clinical training—ensures that collaborations are not only academically rigorous but also industrially viable and impactful. We transform ideas into sustainable medical solutions.

 

Contact Information

 

Address: Advanced Medical Technologies and Equipment Research Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, End of Keshavarz Boulevard, Northeast Wing of the Hospital, Adjacent to the Organ Transplant Building, Tehran, Iran.
Postal Code: 1419733131
Tel: +98 21 66581505 Fax: +98 21 66581533
Email: contact-amtei@tums.ac.ir
Website: https://amtei.tums.ac.ir/amtei.tums.ac.ir/en

Last Update At : 06 September 2026