Dona Elisa Bou Zeidan is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the School of Engineering. She brings significant expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning to her academic role, with a focus on applying these technologies to healthcare solutions. Her research background includes AI-driven speech recognition systems and biomedical engineering, contributing to advancements in these fields.

Dona Elisa has contributed to several research projects. As part of her PhD studies, she developed QuestIO, a device designed to assess functional decline in the elderly using automatic speech recognition. As a Research Engineer on the SilverTech project, she designed solutions for seniors in the banking sector. In her postdoctoral research, she applied AI techniques to study cortical bone tissue elasticity, using Deep Learning and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) for improved model accuracy.

In the academic field, Dona Elisa has delivered a variety of courses and labs, including programming, mathematics, and is currently focusing on biomedical engineering at USEK. She is dedicated to fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, guiding students in applying theoretical knowledge to practical, real-world challenges in the medical field.

EDUCATION

• PhD in Data Science and Biomedical Engineering, University of Technology of Troyes – France
• MS in Research in Medical Physics and Life Imaging, Lebanese University – Lebanon
• BS in Biomedical Engineering, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) – Lebanon