Dr. Jon Sporring

Professor

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Biography

Jon Sporring is a professor at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Computer Science, where he specializes in image analysis and computational modeling. His main research interests include theoretical image processing, scale-space theory, stochastic geometry, and statistical analysis of shapes and points in images, particularly in the context of microscopy and synchrotron imaging. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science in 1998, with a focus on modeling and measuring images. He has held various academic positions, including visiting researcher at IBM Research Center and the Foundation for Research & Technology in Greece, as well as associate professor at the University of Copenhagen. Jon is also the co-founder and former Chief Research Officer of DigiCorpus Aps, a company focused on computer vision-based systems for physiotherapeutic rehabilitation. His teaching encompasses computer science at the bachelor, master, and PhD levels, covering topics such as programming, bioimaging, and advanced deep learning.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Professor at the Department of Computer Science focusing on image analysis and computational modeling.

Visiting Professor

2012-07-01 — 2013-07-31

McGill University • Montreal, Canada

Visiting professor at McGill University.

Senior Researcher

2008-08-01 — 2009-07-31

Nordic Bioscience •

Part-time senior researcher.

Chief Research Officer

2012-03-01 — 2016-03-01

DigiCorpus Aps •

Co-founder and Chief Research Officer.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.