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I am a Ph.D. student in the Communications Group, in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto. I am under the supervision of Dr. Anastasios (Tas) Venetsanopoulos .

My expertise focuses around the design and development of algorithms that automatically analyze and process images and signals (Image and Signal Processing). Of particular interest to me is the generation of specialized image processing algorithms for medical imagery. Automated approaches for medical images can be used to obtain quantitative measures of disease, including ones that are not available with traditional radiology techniques. For example, texture measures, shape features, asymmetry analysis are all mathematical methods that can be used to describe pathology in a way that humans cannot. Consequently, such software solutions can be used to assist the physician in their daily tasks, or can be used for research, to analyze the pathogenesis of diseases, the effects of treatments, etc. Past research experience includes image compression (lossless and lossy), feature extraction, classification and computer-aided diagnosis system design.

I received a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in 2004 and a Master's of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) degree in 2006, both from Ryerson University. During my time at Ryerson Univeristy, as well as my time at the University of Toronto, I have been fortunate enough to be awarded several awards, scholarships and recognitions. Some include: Governor General’s Gold Medal, Google Canada - Anita Borg Women in Technology Scholarship, IEEE Canada Women in Engineering Award, IEEE Toronto Section Outstanding New Leader Award, L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Postgraduate Scholarship, NSERC CGS-D3, Best Teaching Assistant of the Year Award, OGS and OGSST.

I enjoy volunteering, teaching and mentoring within my community. Currently, I hold a volunteer position with IEEE Canada as the Regional GOLD Coordinator, where I oversee the operations of GOLD Affinity Groups across Canada. In addition these activities, I offer Consulting Services through Khademi Consulting in the biomedical, signal and image processing domains.