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Dr. Barbara Villarini is a Reader in Computer Science at the University of Westminster, specializing in computational vision and imaging technology. She leads research in medical imaging computing, AI-driven healthcare solutions, and autonomous systems. Previously, she contributed to pioneering image-guidance systems at University College London's Centre for Medical Image Computing (CMIC), earning team awards for advancements in cancer care and research. In 2020, she was awarded the Royal Academy of Engineering Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship. She is affiliated with the Computational Vision and Imaging Technology group.
Her education includes a PhD in Information Engineering from the University of Perugia (Italy). Her research integrates AI, computer vision, and 3D reconstruction to address challenges in healthcare (e.g., brain tumor segmentation, skin cancer detection) and autonomous vehicle safety. Notable projects include the SmartTarget biopsy trial, validating MRI/TRUS-guided prostate interventions.
Dr. Villarini’s work emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, with grants focused on medical imaging innovation and AI applications. Her lab explores AI-driven IoT systems for medical diagnostics and AR/VR solutions for personalized healthcare.
- Key Awards: Royal Academy of Engineering Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship (2020)
- Research Focus: AI in medical imaging, autonomous systems, and healthcare technology
- Lab Affiliation: Computational Vision and Imaging Technology Group
