Thomas G. Flohr

Thomas G. Flohr is an Associate Professor of Medical Physics at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, and holds an Honorary Doctorate of Medicine (2021) from the same institution. He is a leading figure in the advancement of computed tomography (CT), particularly in cardiac imaging and dual-source CT technology, with over 233 original publications and an h-index of 41.

Education

• Doctorate in Physics (1989) from Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen, Germany
• Habilitation in Medical Physics (2006) from Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany

Research Contributions
Prof. Flohr pioneered technical innovations in CT imaging, including cardiac CT for coronary artery disease diagnosis, dual-source CT for accelerated imaging and tissue characterization, and radiation dose reduction techniques. He is currently developing next-generation photon-counting detector CT scanners, aiming to further improve diagnostic precision and patient safety.

Collaborations and Impact
His dual expertise in clinical science and industry has fostered collaborations with academic institutions like the University Hospital Zurich (USZ), where he co-authored 24 publications. These partnerships have enabled early clinical adoption of CT innovations and supported the careers of young physician-scientists. He has also edited five influential books on CT, several in multiple editions.

Awards and Recognition

• Honorary Doctorate of Medicine (2021), University of Zurich