Dr. Roger Tam

Associate Professor

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Biography

Roger Tam obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 2004. His research areas include computational geometry, shape modeling, and visualization. He joined UBC's Department of Radiology in 2007 as a faculty member and became a founding member of the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering in 2018, where he currently serves as Associate Professor and Associate Director of Graduate Studies. His research interests center around medical imaging, image analysis, machine learning, and personalized medicine. Tam's teaching focuses on experiential learning and engineering design, contributing to the educational development of engineering students at UBC. His work significantly impacts the field of medical imaging and clinical prediction through innovative quantitative image analysis methods.

Research Interests

Medical Imaging Image Analysis Machine Learning Clinical Prediction Quantitative Image Analysis

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.