CV
Summary
An electrical engineering PhD student passionate about medical image processing. Proven leadership skills in an academic environment. Adept at applying technical skills to challenging research questions. Committed to working hard to continually learn more.
Contact Information
adam.m.saunders@vanderbilt.edu
Education
- Vanderbilt University August 2023 - Present
- PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- University of Dayton August 2019 - May 2023
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, minor in Mathematics, summa cum laude
Experience
- Research AssistantJuly 2023 - Present
Vanderbilt University - Performed medical imaging research in the Medical-image Analysis and Statistical Interpretation Lab
- Collaborated with lab members and scientists to communicate published scientific findings
- Undergraduate Music MinisterAugust 2019 - June 2023
University of Dayton - Planned and composed weekly hymns for campus Masses
- Led vocalists and instrumentalists by accompanying on piano
- SULI InternJune 2022 - August 2022
Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Explored deep learning algorithms on an internationally-ranked supercomputer
- Performed and presented medical image processing research, winning Best Poster in Directorate at ORNL Summer Intern Symposium
- Physics Teaching AssistantJanuary 2021 - May 2021
January 2022 - May 2022
University of Dayton - Empowered over 50 students to solve difficult homework problems during multiple weekly office hours
- Assisted in the development of testing materials
- Computer Engineering InternMay 2021 - August 2021
Defense Research Associates, Inc. - Designed and implemented digital hardware systems to meet project needs
- Presented technical results and documentation for future deployment
- eCommerce ClerkJune 2020 - January 2021
Kroger - Selected grocery items for online orders with one of the fastest selection rates on the team
- Delivered groceries and performed carside customer service
- Physics GraderJanuary 2020 - May 2020
University of Dayton - Evaluated exams and group work for over 50 students in a challenging mechanics course
- Encouraged students to solve difficult problems during weekly homework help sessions
- ConcessionistJune 2019 - August 2019
Cinemark - Provided top-quality service to customers, including handling money and preparing food
- Represented a team of 3 to 8 coworkers during peak blockbuster season
Skills
- Deep learning for medical image processing using Python and MATLAB
- Technical writing and typesetting using LaTeX and Microsoft Office
- High-performance computing for deep learning models using Python
- Effective scientific communication and visual aid design
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
Professional Affiliations
- IEEE Member
- SPIE Student Member
- Tau Beta Pi
Publications
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Methods for exploiting high-resolution imagery for deep learning-based diabetic retinopathy detection and grading. Adam Saunders. University of Dayton Honors Theses, April 2023.
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Ensemble learning of attention-based models for whole-slide imaging comprehension. Hong-Jun Yoon, Adam Saunders, Folami Alamudun, Sajal Dash, Jacob Hinkle, and Aristeidis Tsaris. Computational Approaches for Cancer Workshop (CAFCW22), November 2022.
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A comparison of histopathology imaging comprehension algorithms based on multiple instance learning. Adam Saunders, Sajal Dash, Aristeidis Tsaris, Hong-Jun Yoon. SPIE Medical Imaging, February 2023.
Talks
- Deep learning for healthier world: Detecting and grading diabetic retinopathy. Honors Thesis Signature Talks at Stander Symposium, April 2023.
Honors and Awards
- Thomas R. Armstrong Award of Excellence
for Outstanding Electrical Engineering AchievementMay 2023 - Outstanding Collaborative Pianist,
University of Dayton Department of MusicMay 2023 - Best Poster in Directorate,
2022 ORNL Summer Intern SymposiumAugust 2022 - Ohio Seal of Biliteracy, SpanishMay 2019
- Eagle Scout Award with Silver PalmFebruary 2019
- International Science and Engineering Fair, FinalistMay 2018