Chrysanthe Preza, D.Sc.
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Kanuri Professor Principal Investigator, Computational Imaging Research Laboratory Office: Engineering Science Bldg., Room ES 208C |
Dr. Preza joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in August 2006.
Before joining the faculty at the University of Memphis, she was a faculty in the
Electronic Systems and Signals Research Laboratory of the Electrical and Systems Engineering Department at Washington University in St. Louis
Research Interests
Dr. Preza leads the research in the Computational Imaging Research Laboratory (CIRL). Her research interests are imaging science and estimation theory with applications in:
- Computational Optical Sensing and Imaging
- Multidimensional Light Microscopy
- Multispectral Microscopy
- Hyperspectral Imaging
- Medical Imaging
Education
• Doctor of Science in Electrical Engineering, August 1998. Dissertation title: “Phase Estimation Using Rotational Diversity for Differential Interference Contrast Microscopy.” Advisor: Donald L. Snyder (former Director of Electronic Signals and Systems Research Laboratory, Washington University in St. Louis; deceased).
• Master of Science in Computer Science, August 1991. Focus on artificial intelligence, digital image processing, computer systems organization, and formal concepts in computer science.
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, August 1990. Thesis title: “A Regularized Linear-Reconstruction Method for Optical Sectioning Microscopy.” Advisor: Michael I. Miller (Director of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University).
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, cum laude, May 1987.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, cum laude, May 1987.
Graduate Advisor: Donald L. Snyder Washington University , St. Louis

