Dr. Kilian Pohl

Professor

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Biography

Kilian M Pohl is a Professor of Research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, where he also holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Electrical Engineering. His research focuses on computational neuroscience, particularly the identification of biomedical phenotypes that enhance the mechanistic understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders. Pohl's lab conducts data-driven discovery using unbiased, machine learning-based searches across biological, neuroimaging, and neuropsychological data. He is currently involved in NIH-funded projects that investigate brain development during adolescence and explore neural patterns related to alcohol use disorder, depression, and various other brain disorders such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease. Throughout his career, he has received multiple accolades for his contributions to medical imaging and computational methods in neuroscience, affirming his influence in these fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor (Research)

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA, USA

Leads research initiatives in cognitive disorders and imaging.

Co-Director, AI Mental Health

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA, USA

Oversees programs integrating AI in mental health research.

Senior Editor

— Present

Medical Image Analysis • Stanford, CA, USA

Manages editorial processes and publication of medical imaging research.

Assistant Editor

— Present

Medical Image Analysis • Stanford, CA, USA

Assisted in editorial duties for a leading journal.

Associate Editor

— Present

IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging • Stanford, CA, USA

Contributed to the review and publication processes in medical imaging research.

Awards

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Creative Novel Ideas HIV Research Award

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Top 10 accessed papers

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Top 10 Paper

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IBM Research Accomplishment

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Paper Prize

Courses

CME 390 BMDS 299 NEPR 299 BIOE 391 PSYC 399 CME 400 PSYC 199 BIODS 227 PSYC 121 PSYC 221

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.