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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.
California Institute of Technology Seismological Laboratory • Pasadena, CA
Worked on Earthquake Early Warning algorithm development.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)