PyData Slovakia Meetup #30 [Maryam Alimardani: Navigating the PhD Journey]

Talk Title: "Navigating the PhD Journey"

Description: In this talk, we will share how PhD. research on robotics and brain-computer interfaces shaped her academic path as an interdisciplinary researcher who combines different approaches from various fields such as engineering, neuroscience, and human-computer interaction to address real-world problems. Maryam will present specific projects that exemplify this interdisciplinary approach, highlighting the challenges and lessons learned along the way.

Speaker/Bio: Dr. ing. Maryam Alimardani

Maryam Alimardani | Associate Professor @ Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryam-alimardani-a25a5b64/ & https://scholar.google.co.jp/citations?user=QGYjBQoAAAAJ&hl=en

Maryam Alimardani is an associate professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands, specializing in brain-computer interfacing (BCI) and human-computer interaction (HCI). She earned her PhD from the Intelligent Robotics Laboratory at Osaka University, Japan. Her research focuses on developing BCI systems that facilitate personalized interactions with technology, particularly for adaptive training and learning purposes. By utilizing EEG brain signals and advanced AI models, she designs intelligent interfaces capable of monitoring users’ mental states—such as attention and workload—and delivering tailored feedback. Her work has integrated BCI systems into various interactive technologies, including virtual reality (VR) simulations and socialrobots, enhancing user control and overall experience.

And not only that/successful academic and top level AI researcher. Maryam's TED-Ed talk (Are you a body with a mind or a mind with a body?) has over 3 Million views and is also among the most viewed on YouTube platform as for this topic.

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