CV

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Basics

Name Chiara Di Vece
Label PhD Student in Computer Science
Email chiaradivece@gmail.com
Phone (+39) 338-874-2388
Url https://github.com/chiaradivece
Summary PhD Student specializing in Deep Learning, Deep Reinforcement Learning, and Image Analysis for healthcare.

Work

  • 2023.06 - 2023.09
    Software Engineer Intern
    MathWorks - Deep Learning Algorithms
    Extended the Deep Learning Toolbox with the sort method, now supported by the Automatic Differentiation engine. The function can be used to build custom layers.
    • Deep Learning
    • Algorithms
    • Matlab
  • 2021.09 - Present
    Teaching Assistant
    University College London - Dept of Computer Science
    Running coding lab sessions, Q/A sessions, homework/exams development and marking for courses like COMP0089: Reinforcement Learning, COMP0037: Robotic Systems, COMP0088: Introduction to Machine Learning, ENGF0003: Mathematical Modelling and Analysis 1.
    • Python
    • Reinforcement Learning
    • Robotic Systems
    • Machine Learning
    • Mathematical Modelling
  • 2020.09 - Present
    PhD Student in Computer Science
    University College London - Dept of Computer Science
    Development of a training system for autonomous navigation and guidance in freehand fetal ultrasound scans exploiting vision-based deep reinforcement learning. Collaboration with the Wellcome / EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences (WEISS).
    • Deep Learning
    • Deep Reinforcement Learning
    • Image Analysis
    • Pytorch
    • Python
    • C#
  • 2020.03 - 2020.09
    Research Intern
    Politecnico di Milano - Dept of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering
    Worked at the Neuroengineering and Medical Robotics Lab on the European project EDEN2020 for the development of a position-based dynamics simulator of brain deformations for path planning and intra-operative control in keyhole neurosurgery. Supervised MSc student on the thesis development involving KUKA robot and haptic interfaces for palpation procedures.
    • Unity
    • Deformation Simulation
    • C++
    • C#
  • 2019.01 - 2019.05
    Graduate Research Student
    University of Illinois at Chicago - Dept of Urology & UIC Innovation Center
    Developed a novel haptic and virtual reality-based simulator for improvement of psychomotor skill in Veress needle insertion.
    • Segmentation
    • 3D Slicer
    • Blender
    • Haptic Devices
    • C++
  • 2019.01 - 2019.05
    Graduate Teaching Assistant
    University of Illinois at Chicago - Dept of Bioengineering
    Ran exercise practice sessions, Q/A sessions, homework/exams marking for BME310: Biological Systems Analysis, covering system dynamics and frequency-domain analysis in bioengineering systems.
    • Matlab
    • Biological Systems Analysis

Education

  • 2021.11 - Present

    Milan, Italy

    Licence
    Politecnico di Milano
    Industrial Engineering
  • 2020.09 - Present

    London, United Kingdom

    PhD
    University College London
    Computer Science
  • 2017.10 - 2019.08

    Chicago, USA

    Master of Science
    University of Illinois at Chicago
    Bioengineering
  • 2017.09 - 2019.12

    Milan, Italy

    Master of Science
    Politecnico di Milano
    Biomedical Engineering
  • 2014.10 - 2017.07

    Milan, Italy

    Bachelor of Science
    Politecnico di Milano
    Biomedical Engineering

Awards

Skills

Deep Learning
Deep Reinforcement Learning
Pytorch
Python
Image Analysis
Medical Imaging
3D Slicer
Segmentation
Software Development
Unity
C#
C++
Mathematical Modelling
Matlab

Languages

Italian
Native speaker
English
Fluent

Interests

Medical Robotics
Autonomous Navigation
Path Planning
Haptics
VR-based Simulators
Haptic Interfaces

Projects

  • 2020.09 - Present
    6D Pose Regression of Ultrasound Diagnostic Planes
    Developed a regression CNN to predict the 6D pose (3D rotations and translations) of a plane in relation to the anatomy using image features and a Unity-based simulation environment for automatic acquisition of supervised synthetic data. Achieved reliable localization of US planes within the fetal brain in phantom data with a median error of 0.90 mm/1.17° and successful generalization of pose regression for an unseen real fetal brain.
    • Deep Learning
    • Medical Image Analysis
    • Pytorch
    • Python
    • C#
  • 2020.02 - 2021.02
    Simulation of Brain Deformations in Keyhole Neurosurgery
    Developed a Unity-based realistic and time-bounded simulator that mocks brain deformations during keyhole surgical procedures. Validated using recorded deformation data of in-vivo animal trials, achieving a mean mismatch of 4.73±2.15%.
    • Unity
    • Simulation
    • Python
    • C#
  • 2019.01 - 2019.12
    Virtual Reality and Haptics for Surgical Skills Training
    Developed a VR and haptic-based simulator for urological training in obtaining the pneumoperitoneum. Improved the acquisition of psychomotor skills and achieved a 'good' usability score in the System Usability Scale test with experienced clinicians.
    • Segmentation
    • Medical Imaging
    • Blender
    • Haptic Devices
    • C++

Volunteer

  • 2021.09 - Present

    London, United Kingdom

    Student Representative
    WEISS, University College London
  • 2021.02 - Present

    Italy

    Volunteer Tutor
    Alta Scuola Politecnica Alumni Mentoring Program
    ASP alumni (Mentors) accompany the ASP students (Mentees) in their final year of the Alta Scuola Politecnica in an individual path of growth, designed for the needs of each student. Mentors and students create a relationship of trust and mutual exchange, benefiting from a constructive and long-lasting interaction.
  • 2018.03 - Present

    Milan, Italy

    Executive Board Member
    IEEE Women in Engineering Student Branch Affinity Group
    Part of the executive board of one of the largest associations at PoliMi, managed social media pages, and organized networking events.
  • 2017.10 - 2020.02

    Milan, Italy

    Participant
    Alta Scuola Politecnica (ASP), Technology Talents
    Joint honor program of Politecnico di Milano and Politecnico di Torino running in parallel with the MSc and based on merit. Developed a multidisciplinary project recognized as one of the three best projects of the cycle.
  • 2000.09 - 2015.06

    Italy

    Ballet Student
    Professional Center of Academic Dance 'La Dance'
    Obtained the Diploma in Ballet, modern and contemporary dance.