Dr. Kalle Åström

Professor

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Biography

Kalle Åström received his B.Sc. in Mathematics in 1990, M.Sc. in Engineering Physics in 1991, and Ph.D. in Mathematics in 1996 from Lund University, Sweden. He has expertise in stochastic analysis, low-level vision, computer vision, and applications in autonomous guided vehicles. His research also encompasses geometry, algebra, multiple viewpoints, and cognitive vision, among other areas. Åström is currently involved in various projects, including machine learning methods for parsing symptoms in treatment responses for Parkinson’s disease and data-driven modeling of Alzheimer’s disease using imaging and cognitive assessments. He has held several prominent positions, such as Associate Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence and president of the Swedish Society for Automated Image Analysis from 1998 to 2002. He has co-founded several start-up companies and has been active in innovation, winning the Innovation Cup in 1991. His teaching includes courses in mathematics and image processing, focusing on computer vision techniques and applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1996-01-01 — Present

Lund University • Lund, Sweden

Leading research in Stroke Imaging and overseeing various academic projects.

Requirements for Lund University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, History, Economic History, Economic Development, or Area Studies At least 90 ECTS credits in the qualifying major
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.