CHARLOTTE KYEREMAH
Dorchester,MA
Summary
1. UMass Boston Class of 2025 Graduate Commencement speaker
2. College of Science and Mathematics Award for Excellence in Research 2025
3. Recognition of Outstanding Student Award on Black Lives Matter Day (2024)v
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research
University of Massachusetts Boston
09.2020 - Current
- Focus: Biomedical Imaging, Image Processing, and Diagnostics
- Developed and optimized an algorithm for lensless inline digital holographic microscopy phase reconstruction for twin-image elimination (published)
- Conducted extensive research on the quantitative phase imaging of red blood cells to distinguish between uninfected and malaria-infected cells (manuscript underway)
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve the accuracy and efficiency of malaria diagnosis
- Collaborating with Duraisingh’s Lab at Harvard School of Public Health to test the performance of the lensless microscope on malaria-infected red blood cells.
- A novel phenomenon in quantitative Fourier phase contrast imaging was identified using nematic liquid crystal as a phase filter. This cost-effective technique can be attached to any bright-field microscope as a phase contrast microscope. (published)
- Focused on the application of machine learning and image processing techniques to enhance malaria detection using holographic data
- Presented research findings at the Microscopy & Microanalysis Conference, 2024.
Teaching Fellow
University of Massachusetts Boston
01.2018 - Current
- Teaching fellow for physics undergraduate course, PHYSIC 181/182; “Elementary Physics Lab I and II”.
- Teach and facilitate laboratory and practical work during lab sessions to ensure accuracy and safety.
- Administer tests and maintain scheduled consultation hours for student advising and work performance feedback.
- Organize tutorials and grade students’ lab work and exams.
Visiting Research Student
Structured Light Laboratory, University of the Witwatersrand
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Prof. Andrew Forbes Lab:
- Designed a system to generate and efficiently sort out orbital angular momentum modes using a compact mode sorter.
- The technique was used to study the quantum eraser/which-way experiment through a single-mode fiber and incorporated the results into my master thesis (published).
Teaching Assistant
University of Cape Coast
09.2013 - 08.2014
- National Service Personnel:
- Facilitated and taught lab sections for undergraduate general physics courses.
- Conducted tutorials and guided first-year students in practical laboratory work.
- Evaluated and graded lab reports, assignments, and examinations.
- Collaborated with the lecturer to design engaging tutorials and streamline lab procedures, enhancing the overall learning experience for students.
- Supported students individually to address challenges, promoting a deeper understanding of course material and encouraging their confidence in physics.
Student Intern
Ericsson Ghana Limited/Tigo
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Participated in laying fiber cables alongside the fiber engineering team and developed proficiency in fiber splicing and coupling techniques.
- Contributed to a cable routing project, ensuring efficient network design and implementation.
- Monitored and escalated alarms, performed necessary upgrades and repairs, and maintained overall system security to ensure operational integrity.
- Identified and resolved network issues, implementing solutions to maintain optimal performance and reliability.
Education
Ph.D. - Biophysics
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA07.2025
Master of Science - Applied Physics
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA12.2020
Master of Philosophy - Physics
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast05.2013
Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, MATLAB, R, LaTeX
- Imaging Techniques: Digital Holographic Microscopy, Phase Contrast Microscopy, and Optical Microscopy
- Software Tools: ImageJ, PyTorch, Matplotlib, Keras, Pandas, Numpy, Scipy, Pillow, Opencv, ggplot2, dplyr, tidyr
- Data Analysis: Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning
- Other: Grant Writing, Scientific Writing, Project Management
Awards
1. RESEARCH GRANT, The UMass Boston Internal Proposal Development Grant Program (2023), Received: $20,000 stipend for research development of phase reconstruction algorithm in lensless in-line digital holographic imaging (2023), 2. Certificate of Recognition, An outstanding student in the health professions or pre-medicine on Black Lives Matter Day at UMass Boston – Nov 4, 2024, 3. Conference Sponsorship (2025), The College of Science and Mathematics Oracle Funds, Received: $3,000 sponsorship from Oracle to attend Optica Biophotonics Congress in Coronado, CA. Funds were used for conference registration, airplane tickets, and hotel reservations., 4. UMass Boston Professional Development Grants (2025), The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) Funding, Received: $400 sponsorship from GSA to attend Optica Biophotonics Congress in Coronado, CA. Funds were used in conjunction with the Oracle sponsorship., 5. Department of Physics, UMass Boston Book Award for graduating students
Affiliations
- Member, Microscopy Society of America (MSA), 2024 - present
- Student Council Member: Regional Liaison (RL V), MSA (2024-2025)
- Member, Optical Society (Optica) of America, 2016 - present
- Member, American Physical Society (APS), 2019 - 2022
Publications
- Kyeremah, C., Paul, A. S., Haehn, D., Duraisingh, M. T., & Yelleswarapu, C. S. (2025). Phase-Driven Classification for Improved Detection of Malaria-Infected Red Blood Cells in Digital Holographic Microscopy. (Under Review)
- Https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JBO.29.7.076502
- Https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optlastec.2021.107631
- Https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optcom.2017.06.084
Training
- The University of Chicago, Marine Biological Laboratory (Aug 21 – Sept 05, 2023)
- Deep Learning for Microscopy Image Analysis
- The University of Chicago, Marine Biology Laboratory (Aug 2023)
- MBL Online Training: M-203 MBL Safety Training
- Harvard University Campus Services Environmental Health and Safety Training (July 2023)
- General Laboratory Safety Refresher (EHS)
- Laboratory Biosafety (EHS)
- University of Massachusetts Boston Laboratory Safety Training Course (2022)
Professional Affiliation
Member, Microscopy Society of America - 2024-present
Member, OPTICA 2016-present
Member, America Society of America, 2019-2022
Student Mentorship
- Proven mentor for undergraduate students working under Prof. Chandra S. Yelleswarapu on characterizing optical systems, experimental designs, image processing, and data analysis using MATLAB, R, and PYTHON.
- Mentoring Students from the McNair Program: Since 2021, I have mentored 3 students (2 males and 1 female) from the prestigious Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program. These students have been actively involved in various aspects of our Digital Holographic Microscopy (DHM) project. My role includes guiding their research, facilitating hands-on experience with cutting-edge imaging systems, and fostering critical thinking skills. Through this mentorship, I aim to inspire and prepare the next generation of scientists for advanced academic and research opportunities in STEM fields.
Timeline
Graduate Research
University of Massachusetts Boston
09.2020 - Current
Teaching Fellow
University of Massachusetts Boston
01.2018 - Current
Visiting Research Student
Structured Light Laboratory, University of the Witwatersrand
10.2016 - 04.2017
Teaching Assistant
University of Cape Coast
09.2013 - 08.2014
Student Intern
Ericsson Ghana Limited/Tigo
06.2012 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Applied Physics
University of Massachusetts Boston
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Cape Coast
Ph.D. - Biophysics
University of Massachusetts Boston
Master of Philosophy - Physics
University of Cape Coast
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