Dr. Kai Metzner

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kai Metzner is a PhD candidate at the University of Western Australia, specifically within the Bioimaging Research Innovation Translational Engineering laboratory based at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. His research focuses on the utilization of advanced optical imaging techniques, particularly optical coherence tomography and optical coherence elastography for biological applications. In pursuit of a double bachelor's degree in Physics and Engineering Science, he chose to merge his passions for technology, innovation, and medicine by transitioning into a master's degree in Medical Physics. Throughout his academic journey, Kai has developed a novel quantitative optical coherence elastography probe and currently teaches postgraduate courses in advanced optics. His work supports various aspects of biomedical optics research, and he actively engages in teaching the principles and applications of interferometry and spectroscopy with an emphasis on high-resolution biomedical imaging.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Candidate

2021-06-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting research in the Bioimaging Research Innovation Translational Engineering laboratory, focusing on advanced optical imaging techniques.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.