Dr. Matilda Larsson

Professor

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Biography

Matilda Larsson is a Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) specializing in medical image processing. She received her PhD in Technology Health from KTH in 2010 and later completed a postdoctoral fellowship at KU Leuven from 2010 to 2011. Since 2014, she has been on the Tenure Track at KTH. Her research primarily focuses on the development and validation of medical imaging technologies aimed at enhancing diagnostic and treatment strategies in healthcare. She specializes in quantitative ultrasound methods and their applications in cardiovascular and obstetric contexts, as well as tissue elasticity assessment using shear wave elastography. Her research has been funded by several prestigious organizations including the Swedish Research Council, Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation, and Marie Curie - VINNMER International Qualification, among others. Larsson actively engages in teaching various courses in medical engineering and health technology.

Research Interests

Medical Imaging Technologies Quantitative Ultrasound Methods Cardiovascular Applications Obstetric Applications Tissue Elasticity Assessment Shear Wave Elastography

Experience

Professor

— Present

Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm

Tenure Track position focusing on medical image processing and related research.

Courses

Basic Medicine (HL1001) Degree Project Medical Engineering (HL205X) Human Physiology (CM1010) Internship Medical Engineering (HL2039) Internship Medical Engineering (HL2037) Medical Imaging (CM1011) Medical Imaging Systems (HL1013) Medical Imaging Systems (HL1202) Medicine Medical Engineering, Basic Course (HL1201) Project Carrier Course for Medical Engineers, part 2 (CM2016) Simulation Methods Medical Engineering (CM2014) Technology Health (FCH3101) Technology Surgery, Anaesthesia, Intensive Care (HL2016)

Requirements for Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
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 (180 ECTS) in a relevant field Calculus in one variable Linear Algebra Probability Theory and Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Summary sheet (if required by program)
  • Letters of Recommendation (standard for most programs)
Specialization Notes

Specific requirements apply to all departments. For Architecture, a portfolio is mandatory and submitted via a separate KTH system.