Romina Omidi
Chicago,IL
Summary
Innovative Ph.D. candidate in machine learning and data analysis with expertise in algorithm development and AI ethics. Experienced Research Assistant skilled in statistical modeling and data privacy enhancement through cutting-edge research. Committed to delivering impactful solutions in the field of artificial intelligence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated data collection and analysis, delivering actionable insights through statistical software tools.
- Coordinated laboratory experiments, ensuring compliance with safety protocols to uphold research integrity.
- Conducted investigation into methods for removing watermarks from outputs of large language models (LLMs) to enhance data privacy (Under supervision of Dr. Binghi Wang)
- Performed literature reviews, shaping and guiding ongoing research projects with relevant findings.
Research Assistant
University of Tehran
Tehran, Iran
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted in data collection and analysis using statistical software tools.
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
- Prepared research materials and presentations for faculty meetings and conferences.
- Extracted heuristic rules from datasets to guide decision-making in uncertain scenarios.
Research Intern
Aalto University
Helsinki, Finland
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis using statistical software.
- Collaborated with faculty on experimental design and methodology improvements.
- Developed guideline feature in design.ai framework to optimize GUI layouts on Figma platform, enhancing user experience.
Math Olympiad Trainer
Farzanegan 1 High School
Tehran, Iran
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed advanced problem-solving techniques for math olympiad students, improving their critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for advanced math concepts and problem-solving techniques.
- Conducted practice sessions to sharpen students' competitive math skills and strategies, preparing them for national competitions.
- Coordinated mock competitions to provide participants with realistic Math Olympiad experiences, fostering confidence and teamwork.
Education
Ph.D. - Computer Science
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL05-2029
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Tehran
Tehran, Iran07-2024
Skills
- Data analysis and analytics
- Statistical modeling
- Machine learning and deep learning
- Algorithm development
- Neural network design
- TensorFlow and PyTorch expertise
- Bayesian inference
- Big data processing
- Speech recognition technologies
- Programming languages proficiency
- Project optimization
- AI ethics awareness
Accomplishments
Paper accepted at ICLR2026 Trustworthy AI workshop
Publications
- On Google's Synths-Text LLM Watermarking System: Theoretical Analysis and Empirical Validation
- An exact algorithm for linear optimization problem subject to max-product fuzzy relational inequalities with fuzzy constraints
Timeline
Research Assistant
Illinois Institute of Technology
08.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Tehran
09.2023 - 07.2024
Research Intern
Aalto University
07.2023 - 10.2023
Math Olympiad Trainer
Farzanegan 1 High School
09.2019 - 05.2020
Ph.D. - Computer Science
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Tehran