Projects
Robotic- and Vision-Based Assistance for Next Generation Head and Neck Surgery
The project aims to revolutionize head and neck surgery by integrating robotic assistance and vision-based technologies. It focuses on enhancing endoscopic navigation in intricate anatomical regions to improve surgical outcomes. The research explores novel methods for 3D reconstruction, camera relocalization, and robot-assisted endoscopy to provide more accurate and efficient surgical interventions.
Inequalities in Education in the U.S.
Education is one of the most important human rights. It enables people to communicate effectively, discern right from wrong, and develop skills essential for survival. Yet, education quality heavily depends on economic status, race, gender, and location. For example, in Mexico, “eighty percent of indigenous children at the end of primary school don’t achieve basic levels in reading and math, scoring below the average for primary school students”. Additionally, in Haiti, 17% of 19-year-olds are still in primary school due to late enrollment. Educational inequality seems to be present regardless of the country’s economic standing. In the United States, for example, there is a pronounced difference in accessibility to quality education based on the concentration of race, economic status, and gender within a region.
Evaluation of CT Registration for Image-Based Sinus Reconstruction
The project aims to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of sinus reconstruction surgeries by exploring advanced image registration techniques. Specifically, the focus is on the evaluation of different computed tomography (CT) registration methods for aligning dense reconstruction and CT images to guide endoscopic navigation.