Dr. Chien Min Kao

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Chien Min Kao. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Chien-Min Kao is a Professor at the University of Chicago, specializing in Medical Physics within the Department of Radiology. His research is focused on the development of novel detector technologies that enhance the functionality of positron emission tomography (PET) systems through improved data processing and image reconstruction techniques. Dr. Kao's lab has pioneered the use of waveform sampling PET detectors and has invented a voltage-based sampling method known as multi-voltage threshold (MVT) for effective PET data acquisition. He is actively involved in collaborative projects, including the PET/CT/SPECT facility at the BSD Integrated Small Animal Imaging Research Resource, and he works on applications of PET in biomedical research related to cancer and neurological diseases. His interests extend to the integration of artificial intelligence in multi-modality longitudinal studies to facilitate advancements in data analysis and discoveries in population studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago IL

Leading research and teaching in the field of Medical Physics, focusing on advancements in positron emission tomography technologies.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
Application Checklist
  • Candidate Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (3)
  • Writing Sample
  • Application Fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy