Lucia Fontana

R&D Engineer with a strong foundation in biomedical engineering and over 10 years of experience in signal and image processing, machine learning, and scientific software development. Proven track record of applying data-driven solutions to complex problems in healthcare and research environments. 

• Signal Processing Engineer at TDK InvenSense (2022–present): Developing algorithms for ultrasound wearable devices, machine learning tools for signal processing, statistical analysis, GUI design, and proof-of-concept evaluations.
• Software & Algorithm Engineer at L.I.F.E. Italia (2020–2022): Created Python-based tools for analyzing physiological signals from wearable sensors (ECG, EEG, EMG, etc.), machine learning and statistical analysis on time series.
• Research Scientist at Italian National Research Council (2020): Focused on image registration and GUI development.
• Research & Clinical Engineer at Humanitas Research Hospital (2017–2019): Analyzed MRI/CT data for surgical planning and research, developed machine learning tools and scientific software.
• Research Scientist at Monzino Cardiological Centre (2015–2016): Processed biomedical images and conducted statistical analyses using Python and R.
• Research Scientist at University of Milan (2011–2015): Worked on ultrasound and NMR imaging of animal models, developed databases and scientific software in Python, MATLAB, and R.
• Promoter at Studio Eidos (2010): Brief marketing role for tech devices.
• Intern at Niguarda Ca' Granda Hospital (2006–2007): Supported clinical engineering tasks.

• 2010 - Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano - Italy
• 2008/2009 - Erasmus exchange program at Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon - Portugal
• 2008 - Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano - Italy
• 2004 - Maturità Classica at Liceo Ginnasio Statale Giovanni Berchet, Milano - Italy