Dr. Kaveri Thakoor

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kaveri Thakoor, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in Ophthalmic Science (in Ophthalmology) at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University in 2022, after receiving her B.S. with honors in Chemistry from Stanford University and her M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California. Thakoor has a strong background in research, having worked as a staff member on the Earthquake Early Warning algorithm development team at the California Institute of Technology Seismological Laboratory. Her research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and vision science, particularly in enhancing the capabilities of ophthalmologists through AI systems designed to tackle challenges in clinical settings. Her work includes developing algorithms for the detection of glaucoma and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) using various imaging modalities. Thakoor's efforts also involve creating generative adversarial network-based techniques for improving image processing in portable imaging devices, thus making advanced AI technology accessible to diverse populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Staff Member

2015-01-01 — 2020-01-01

California Institute of Technology Seismological Laboratory • Pasadena, CA

Worked on Earthquake Early Warning algorithm development.

Awards

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Morton B. Friedman Memorial Prize

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Young Scientist Award

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Minute Thesis Finalist

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Selected for NIH Director's Early Independence Award Proposal

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2nd Place Student Paper Award

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)