Dr. Tom Vercauteren

Professor

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Biography

Tom Vercauteren is a Professor of Interventional Image Computing at King’s College London, with extensive experience in the field of medical imaging and machine learning. He co-founded Hypervision Surgical, a company that focuses on intraoperative hyperspectral imaging. Tom holds a PhD from Inria, obtained in 2008, and is well-versed in research and development for imaging technologies, having previously worked with Mauna Kea Technologies where he led a team that devised imaging solutions for optical biopsy devices. His academic career includes a role as Associate Professor at University College London, where he served as Deputy Director of the Wellcome/EPSRC Centre for Interventional Surgical Sciences. Tom has contributed significantly to translational medical imaging through his research in machine learning and devices used in surgical environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, ENG, GB

Professor of Interventional Image Computing with focus on machine learning in surgical applications.

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University College London • London, ENG, GB

Acted as Deputy Director of the Wellcome/EPSRC Centre for Interventional Surgical Sciences.

Chief Scientific Officer

2018-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Hypervision Surgical • London, ENG, GB

Co-founder and leader in developing imaging solutions for surgical environments.

Research Development Team Leader

2004-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Mauna Kea Technologies • Paris, FR

Led a team to design image computing solutions for optical biopsy technologies.

Requirements for King's College London

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.