Dr. Tilo Burghardt

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Biography

Tilo Burghardt is a Professor at the University of Bristol, specializing in Computer Vision and Animal Biometrics. With over 20 years of scientific work, Tilo has significantly contributed to the development of computational AI solutions that are applicable across various domains, including ecology, conservation, and healthcare. He has been instrumental in establishing the Animal Biometrics field, which integrates computational and biological sciences to monitor individual animals in their natural habitats using automated real-time computer vision methods that began in the early 2000s. Tilo's dedication to computer science and computer vision education has earned him recognition, including the University of Bristol 'Award for Education'. His achievements also include serving as an Associate Editor for the IET Computer Vision and leading initiatives in AI ecology. Tilo holds a PhD in Computer Vision and has received various awards for his contributions to teaching and research. He is active in the academic community, contributing to editorial tasks and collaborations that bridge multiple scientific areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Leading educational programs and conducting research in computer vision and AI.

Awards

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University of Bristol 'Award for Education'

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CSS Most Enthusiastic Lecturer Award for Outstanding Teaching

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Best Lecturer in Computer Science Award

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
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  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.