Joana Konadu Owusu
Computer Vision and Deep Learning Researcher
l am a Masters in Computer Science student at the University of Wyoming working with advisor
Dr.Shivanand Venkanna Sheshappanavar in the Geometric Intelligence Research Lab. My research interest is in Computer Vision and Deep Learning targeted for Assistive Technology development, Healthcare and Education.
Featured Projects
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Self Driving Car Simulation
An app to simulate a self driving car using a feed forward neural network, fitness function and genetic algorithms for detect collisions and find the best path.
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A CV/DL Android App Project
An mobile app developed for the visually impaired incorporating Computer Vision and Deep Learning algorithms
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CNN-for-CatDog-Classification
Developed a CNN for Cats and Dogs classification using their audio spectrograph images.
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Estimating Optimal Path Finding for Emergency Response
Implemented AI search algorithms to estimate shortest path during emergency flood response using Cheyenne highway maps..
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Graduate Research Assistant
Geometric Intelligence Research Lab - EECS
University of Wyoming
August 2024-Present
I conduct research focusing on specializing in enhancing or developing deep learning and computer vision models for image segmentation, pose estimation and object classification for the Visually Impaired. My advisor is
Dr. Shivanand Venkanna Sheshappanavar.
Software Developent Specialist
Inclusive Tech Group
August 2020-Present
A member of the product development team that coordinate the design, development, testing and
implementation of assistive technology products for Persons with Disability.
See more here: ITG Page.
IT Coordinator
GES (Ghana Education Service) - Asuoso Community Senior High School
November 2021 – 2024
- Administered and maintained the school’s database systems and networks while maximizing the information technology tools and systems’ efficiency and effectiveness
- Performed Network and System administration tasks on Windows Server and SAP software.
- Reviewed schools’ system and network performance to make proactive adjustments based on established IT policies.
Research & Administrative Assistant
Institute of Research, Innovation and Development - Kumasi Technical University
October 2020 – November 2021
Took a lead role in a multifaceted research on “Food Transportation and Security in Ghana”, “Perception of Covid19 Vaccine on The Staff and Students of Kumasi Technical University”, and “The Rampant Increase of Street Child Beggars in the Cities”, to investigate the causes, effects and the ways in which the situation can be minimized.
Education
University of Wyoming
Master of Science (MSc), 2024 - to date
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department
University of Mines and Technology
Bachelor of Science (BSc), 2016 - 2020
Computer Science & Engineering
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