Aamera Shaikh

Experience

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  The Sparks Foundation

  May 2021 - Jun 2021

  Data Science and Business Analytics
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  Indiana University Indianapolis

  Feb 2023 - May 2024

  Research Assistant (assisting Prof. Robert Comer and The Polis Center ) Project: SOCIAL VULNERABILITIES INDICES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Prototyped and implemented an AI-driven algorithm for a Social Indices Catalog (SIC) prototype, streamlining the identification of relevant social indices for researchers.Automated systematic reviews of web resources, encompassing bibliographic databases, to populate the SIC with crucial information, including component indicators, data sources, contact author(s), and published applications.Conducted a scoping literature review to comprehensively document existing social indices, outlining their component indicators, data sources, and published use cases. Show less Project: GRAPE GAN (Geonomical Regional Assessment of Peak Elements using Generative Adversarial Networks)Project Overview:I am thrilled to be part of a dynamic research team led by the distinguished Dr. Khomtchouk and guided by my mentor, Derek Van Booven. Our goal is to harness the transformative potential of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) in the field of genomics. We are embarking on a journey to decode the complexities of genomic data at a regional level, uncovering hidden patterns, and assessing critical peak elements.As a Research Assistant on this project, my responsibilities encompass a range of pivotal tasks such as: Leveraging advanced deep learning techniques, including GANs, to process and interpret genomics data.Conducting comprehensive assessments of regional peak elements to unravel their significance.Contributing to the development of cutting-edge algorithms and tools tailored for genomic research. Show less

  • Research Assistant

    Oct 2023 - May 2024

  • Research Assistant

    May 2023 - Sept 2023

  • Teaching Assistant for INFO-B 536 Computational Methods for Biomedical Informatics

    Mar 2023 - Sept 2023

  • Research Assistant

    Feb 2023 - May 2023
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  Indiana IoT Lab

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Data Scientist Intern