Amanda Spilkin PhD - Concordia University

Healthcare imaging faces a critical shortage of trained technicians, especially in rural areas. Autonomous ultrasound reduces operator dependence using machine learning, guidance systems, and intelligent design, enabling self-scanning and remote specialist review, expanding access to timely, high-quality care everywhere. Amanda Spilkin is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Concordia University, Montreal, and a systems designer bridging aerospace, defense, and healthcare. She developed mixed reality surgical platforms and leads research advancing autonomous ultrasound imaging for remote, rural, and space environments.