Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Gilani

MBBS (Pb), DMRD (Pak), MPH (Pak), PGD-HPE, PhD (Public Health), PhD (Medical Diagnostic Ultrasound)

Current Appointment: Professor, Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, UAE.

Former Rector (Green International University & University of Faisalabad), Former Rector (Ibadat Int. University), and Founder Dean of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (The University of Lahore).

435+

Publications

135+

Conferences

320+

Oral Papers

11

Authored Books
Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Gilani
Ian Donald Medal Recipient (Croatia, 2012)

Academic & Institutional Leadership

Over 33 years of professional experience, 27 years of medical teaching, and 30 years of clinical diagnostic ultrasound practice across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

University of Sharjah, UAE (Current Appointment)

Professor, Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging, College of Health Sciences.

Former Rector & Pro-Rector Appointments

Rector at Green International University; Acting Rector at The University of Faisalabad; Rector at Ibadat International University; Pro-Rector at The University of Lahore.

Founder Dean & International Professor

Founder Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (UOL); Visiting Professor at Sudan University of Science & Technology and L.U.de.S University, Lugano, Switzerland.

Key Professional Affiliations

  • Advisor to:
    • Applied HE-International University Ranking Organization, Singapore.
    • Chairman BOG, University of Lahore, Pakistan.
    • Chairman BOG, Ganj Shakar University, Pakpattan, Pakistan.
    • VC, Health Services Academy, A Federal Chartered University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    • Chairman BOG, Green International University, Lahore, Pakistan.
    • Chairman BOG, The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  • President: Society of Ultrasound in Pakistan (SUP)
  • Senior Member: American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)
  • Member:
    • British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS)
    • International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ISUOG)
  • Chief Editor: Asian Journal of Allied Health Sciences, PJPT, PJNM
Citation Indices (Google Scholar):
Citations: 59,884 h-index: 45 i10-index: 153

Postgraduate Supervision & Mentorship

Supervised and chaired graduate research across 12 nationalities including Pakistan, UAE, Canada, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria.

38

Ph.D. Scholars Supervised

42

M.Phil Theses Supervised

168

M.Sc Ultrasound Dissertations

19

DMRD Radiologists Supervised

Research & Publications (435+)

Published in top-tier medical and radiology journals worldwide.

Ultrasound Diagnostic Review
Ultrasound Elastography in Liver Disease Staging

Systematic evaluation of shear-wave and strain elastography accuracy in grading hepatic fibrosis and early cirrhosis.

Obstetrics & Perinatology
Placental Thickness & Fetal Doppler Indices

Investigating uterine, umbilical, and middle cerebral artery resistive indices in intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).

Musculoskeletal & Sports Imaging
Dynamic Sonography of Rotator Cuff & Acromiohumeral Space

High-frequency diagnostic criteria for shoulder impingement syndrome, tendon tears, and dynamic joint maneuvers.

Infectious Disease Imaging
Female Genital Tuberculosis & Pelvic Pathology

High-resolution transvaginal sonographic protocols for female genital tuberculosis and pelvic reproductive health.

Authored Books & Textbooks

Author of 11 recognized reference textbooks and practical diagnostic manuals.

11 Authored Volumes
Published 2001
Make Easy Abdominal Ultrasonography

Foundational guide covering scanning planes, visceral biometry, and common abdominal pathologies.

Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Gilani
Published 2001
Tips to Basic Ultrasonography

Essential technical insights, clinical guidelines, and imaging troubleshooting for sonologists.

Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Gilani
Published 2001
Guidelines & Protocols of Ultrasound

Standardized clinical procedural guidelines for ultrasound laboratories and medical facilities.

Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Gilani
Published 2002
Ultrasound Lectures, Vol. 1

Instructional curriculum compiling core foundational principles in diagnostic medical ultrasound.

Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Gilani
Published 2003
Gynecological and Obstetrical Ultrasound

Reference covering fetal anomaly detection, early pregnancy viability, biometry, and pelvic masses.

Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Gilani
Published 2003
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

High-resolution evaluation of tendons, ligament tears, joints, peripheral nerves, and soft tissues.

Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Gilani
Published 2003
Ultrasound in General Practice

Bedside Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) tailored for primary care physicians and outpatient triage.

Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Gilani
Published 2003
Vascular Ultrasound

Principles of Duplex Doppler, carotid hemodynamics, peripheral occlusive diseases, and venous thrombosis.

Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Gilani
Published 2003
Abdominal Ultrasound

Comprehensive diagnostic criteria for hepatobiliary, renal, splenic, and gastrointestinal conditions.

Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Gilani
Published 2012
Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation

Acoustic physics, transducer crystallography, artifact resolution, and Doppler hemodynamics.

Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Gilani
Published 2013
Lecture Notes on Obgyn Ultrasound

Postgraduate reference notes covering obstetric and gynecological imaging protocols and case scenarios.

Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Gilani

International Conferences & Workshops

Keynote presentations, symposiums, and congresses delivered across 22+ countries worldwide.

Arab Health · Middle East Imaging and Diagnostic Conference

Conducted in association with Federal Radiology Dept, Ministry of Health, Dubai, UAE.

Dubai, UAE
Clinical Workshop on Vascular Ultrasound · Sultan Qaboos University

Radiology Department, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat.

Muscat, Oman
Emergency Ultrasound Symposium · King Fahad Hospital

Emergency Department and Radiology protocols, Madina Munawara.

Saudi Arabia
Obstetrical & Gynecological Ultrasound Seminars · Al-Thawra Teaching Hospital

Organized in collaboration with Yemeni Society of Ultrasound (YMSU).

Sana'a, Yemen
Euroson & British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS)

Annual Conference at Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Lugano Ultrasound Congress · Swiss Radiology & SGUM

Ospedale Regionale Lugano and Parco Hotel, Medical Ultrasound Society of Southern Switzerland.

Lugano, Switzerland
Global Congress on Maternal & Fetal Health

Keynote Speaker on Early Fetal Screening and Neurosonography.

Barcelona, Spain
International Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Congress (ISMUS)

Presented across international congresses in Szeged (Hungary), Warsaw (Poland), and Ohrid (Macedonia).

Hungary / Poland
Asian Federation of Societies for Ultrasound (AFUSMB)

Represented Pakistan across AFUSMB congresses in Seoul, South Korea; Bangkok, Thailand; and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

South Korea / Thailand / Malaysia
SAARC Congress of Radiology (SACOR)

Keynote speaker and workshop director at SACOR congresses in Kathmandu and Dharan.

Nepal
Indian Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology

National Annual Conferences (USCON) in New Delhi and Lucknow.

New Delhi / Lucknow, India
Radiological Society of Pakistan (RSP) & SUP Congresses

Organizer and keynote faculty across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, and Peshawar.

Pakistan
AIUM Annual Conventions (American Institute of Ultrasound)

Regular presenter in Washington DC, New York Marriott, San Antonio Texas, and Orlando Florida.

United States (USA)
Jefferson Ultrasound Research Institute (JUREI) Leading Edge

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Diagnostic Ultrasound symposiums in Philadelphia and Atlantic City.

Philadelphia, USA
World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ISUOG)

11th World Congress scientific presentations, Melbourne.

Melbourne, Australia
Australian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM)

Hands-on skill sessions on MSK, Knee, and Shoulder Ultrasound at City Tower Hotel.

Auckland, New Zealand
Sudan University of Science & Technology (SUST)

Annual intensive vascular duplex courses and musculoskeletal workshops.

Khartoum, Sudan
Egyptian Society for Ultrasonic & Thomas Jefferson Collab

6th International Congress with Leading Edge of Diagnostic Ultrasound.

Cairo, Egypt
International Ultrasound Seminars · Rock View Hotel

Hands-on advanced Doppler and DVT diagnostic seminars.

Abuja, Nigeria
International Congress arranged by TECMED & Toshiba

3rd International Congress in South Africa.

Durban, South Africa

Research Mentorship & Clinical Supervision

Supervised 275+ postgraduate researchers, clinicians, and fellows across 12 nationalities.

38

Ph.D. Scholars Supervised

19

DMRD Radiologists Supervised

42

M.Phil Theses Supervised

168

M.Sc Ultrasound Dissertations
DMRD · 2013
Dr. Abdul Khaliq

"Spectrum of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in patients with low back pain".

DMRD · 2013
Dr. Muhammad Awais Akhtar

"Accuracy of Transvaginal Ultrasound versus Transabdominal Ultrasound in Diagnosis of Adnexal Masses".

DMRD · 2013
Dr. Irum Javaid

"Role of computed tomography brain in establishing the incidence of stroke in Pakistan population".

DMRD · 2013
Dr. Sameer Moghees Baig

"Role of dynamic sonography grading of subacromial impingement in shoulder joint".

DMRD · 2013
Dr. Tehmina Munir

"Role of ultrasound as alternate modality to mammography in the diagnosis of breast pathologies".

DMRD · 2015
Dr. Abid Hafeez

"Diagnostic accuracy of high resolution ultrasound in comparison to MRI in rotator cuff tears".

PhD Ultrasound · 2024 · UOL
Javed Ali (Pakistani)

"Assessment of follicle maturity by utilizing Artificial Intelligence: A multicentric study".

PhD Ultrasound · 2024 · UOL
Zeeshan Ahmed (Pakistani)

"Development of scoring for intrauterine fetal cerebral palsy through fetal behavioural studies".

PhD Ultrasound · 2023 · UOL
Tauqeer Ahmad Abbasi (Pakistani)

"Accuracy of color Doppler imaging (CDI) versus grey scale sonography for diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)".

PhD Ultrasound · 2022 · UOL
Raham Bacha (Pakistani)

"Sonographic correlation of acromiohumeral space with subacromial structures as predictors of subacromial impingement".

PhD Ultrasound · 2008 · LUDES (Switzerland)
Asha Khider (Sudanese)

"Focused Assessment Sonography in Trauma (FAST)".

PhD Ultrasound · 2009 · LUDES (Switzerland)
Amber Javaid (Canadian)

"Fetal Doppler ultrasound assessment of ductus venosus of normal fetus between 20-40 weeks gestation".

M.Phil Ultrasound · 2013
Erum Jamil (Pakistani)

"Sonographic evaluation of uterine artery resistive index (RI) in female infertility in Saudi population".

M.Phil Ultrasound · 2013
Muhammad Zahid Khan (Pakistani)

"Assessment of umbilical artery in suspected fetal hypoxia".

MS Diagnostic Ultrasound · 2016
Amjad Iqbal (Pakistani)

"Correlation of uterine artery resistive and pulsatility indices during 20-24 weeks of normal pregnancy".

M.Phil OB-GYN Ultrasound · 2017
Riffat Bibi (Pakistani)

"The role of ultrasound in assessment of middle cerebral artery in third trimester in Pakistan population".

MPH · 2020 · UOL
Muhammad Khizer Bashir

"Awareness of diabetic retinopathy among diabetic population".

MPH · 2021 · UOL
Muhammad Ali Baqar

"Assessment of complications in hypertensive patients in multicenter study".

MPH · 2021 · UOL
Zunaira Maqbool

"Differential diagnosis of fungal nail infections".

MPH · 2018 · UOL
Salsabeel Khan

"Awareness about oral health and hygiene status of private and public school teachers of Lahore city".

MPH · 2019 · UOL
Kashif Ali Maqbol

"Risk factors of diabetes associated with fast food consumption (15-40 yrs) in Riyadh, KSA".

MPH · 2023 · UOL
Muhammad Khizer Bashir

"Prevalence of Jumper's Knee in sports women of universities".

MPH · 2023 · UOL
Muhammad Khizer Bashir

"Recent trends in public awareness and importance of Dengue fever".

MPH · 2021 · UOL
Muhammad Irfan

"Identification of bacterial isolates and clinic profile in slow resolving pneumonia in tertiary care".

M.Sc · 2004 · Alzaiem Alazhari University, Sudan
Waleed Yousif M. Kaku (Sudanese)

"Role of ultrasound in diagnosis of prostatic cancers".

M.Sc · 2004 · Alzaiem Alazhari University, Sudan
Mobarak Abdallah Abdalhafeez Gadallah (Sudanese)

"Accuracy of ultrasound in diagnosis of placenta previa".

M.Sc · 2006 · SUST, Sudan
Babiker Elmagli Ahmed (Sudanese)

"Role of ultrasound with graded compression technique in diagnosis of acute appendicitis".

M.Sc · 2013 · The University of Lahore
Raham Bacha (Pakistani)

"Role of ultrasound in the assessment of lower limb peripheral veins in Pakistani population".

Recorded Video Lectures

Instructional lectures and clinical protocols by Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Gilani.

Transvaginal Ultrasound
Introduction to Transvaginal Ultrasound

Probe orientation, pelvic anatomy, and systematic review.

Watch on YouTube
Shoulder Ultrasound Report
Shoulder Ultrasound Reporting

Structured reporting, scanning planes, and pitfalls.

Watch on YouTube
Knowing Placenta on Ultrasound
Placenta on Ultrasound - Animated

Placental thickness, grading, insertion, and maturity.

Watch on YouTube
Tips For Abdominal Ultrasound
Tips For Abdominal Ultrasound

Scanning windows, acoustics, and visceral artifacts.

Watch on YouTube

Contact & Office Details

For academic collaborations, keynote invitations, postgraduate supervision, and clinical second opinions.

University of Sharjah (UAE Office):

Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging, College of Health Sciences, Sharjah, UAE.

Pakistan Address:

Gilani Ultrasound Centre, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan.

Official Email: profgilani@gmail.com

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