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Jakob Vogel is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of nuclear medicine, medical imaging, and surgical robotics, with a particular focus on intra-operative tomographic imaging systems. His research has centered on developing compact, flexible gamma camera technologies capable of acquiring single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) images directly in the operating room — a significant departure from conventional whole-body scanner approaches. By miniaturizing these systems, Vogel's work aims to provide surgeons with rapid, high-quality radioactivity distribution data during procedures, enabling more precise differentiation of cancerous tissue in real time. Among his most influential contributions are studies exploring trajectory optimization for intra-operative nuclear tomographic imaging and the pioneering application of mini gamma cameras in robotic SPECT reconstruction — work that has drawn over 20 citations each. His 2012 foundational study on acquisition geometry optimization laid critical groundwork for subsequent advances, while his later research extended these systems toward personalized interventional SPECT-CT imaging. Collectively, Vogel's publications represent a coherent research program pushing toward smarter, patient-tailored intra-operative imaging, with meaningful implications for oncological surgery and minimally invasive medical procedures.