1. Rozarina Md. Yusof Howton
6731 Silverview road NW Telephone: +1 403 288 0805
Calgary, Email: ryusof.howton@gmail.com
T3B 3L5
Alberta, Canada
Education:
May 2013 to present
Continuing education (distance learning via UDEMY and FutureLearn) in:
Machine language and module programming (FGPA, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Beagle Bone)
Data Sciences: R programming, PostGreSQL, Python, V-Python
Languages via Coursera: German, Dutch, Spanish, Japanese.
May 2005 University College London, United Kingdom
Department of Medical Physics and Bio-Engineering
Postgraduate work “Near Infrared Optical Tomography of the Neonatal Brain”.
September 2001 University College London, United Kingdom
M.Sci. Medical Physics and Bio-Engineering, 1st
Class Honours
September 1996 Abacus College Oxford, United Kingdom
4 General Certificate of Education A-Levels: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology
Experience:
May 2013 to present:
Private tutor in Science and Mathematics (High School and Degree level)
Teaching subject matter and Exam preparation tech to private clients
Reporting to clients' parents/guardian on the progress
May 2012 to November 2012
Data Analyst for Maxxam Analytics Inc (Calgary)
Preparing and analysing water samples for NOx and BrOx using gas chromatographic methods
Daily calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentations used
Preparing and validating reagents and calibration curves to meet Quality Assurance standards
Reporting analysis results to Project Managers in an accurate, reproducible and timely manner
Adherence to CALA laboratory standards
April 2008 to May 2010
Science Teacher for Somali Supplementary Schools Project
Preparing lesson plans and teaching mathematics and science subjects to students in the
supplementary school run by the Camden City Council. Providing “Hands on” science
demonstrations for the students on real life applications of the topics covered in the syllabus
Providing exam preparation techniques and support for students in the program going through
University applications and pre-requisite examinations.
June 2008 to June 2009 Bloomsbury Theatre, London, United Kingdom
Finance and Accounting Internship
Book keeping and order/payment processing. Familiarity with various accounting software and
methods. Experience in modelling theatre stage electronics and asset depreciation trends.
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2. 2001 to May 2010 University College London, United Kingdom
Postgraduate Project – Optical Imaging of the Neonatal Brain
Designing, calibrating for, and performing experimental procedures using a revolutionary
prototype NIR optical tomography imaging technique in the clinical setting.
Validation of inverse reconstruction tomographic method using various datatypes (direct
reconstruction using intensity, time-domain, variance and reconstruction via difference imaging
method).
Performing clinical studies on human (neonatal and adult volunteers) clients using the
instrumentations under investigation, and adherence to all Health and Safety protocols as
required. Constructing safety protocols and gaining approval prior to studies.
Theoretical and working knowledge of various detector technologies including spectroscopy,
spectrometry, CCD, assays, practical biological and chemical (organic and non-organic) analysis,
MR and CT, ultrasound.
Familiarity and experience with various laboratory analysis software (commercial and custom),
i.e. Fortran, C++, Mathematica, MatLab, Python, QT and OpenGL. Experience in using different
operating systems for running said softwares, i.e. Windows OS, MacOS, Unix, Linux, Ubuntu.
Familiarity with DICOM-PACS database system, and converting secondary images to DICOM
compatible format using 3rd
party software, e.g. RZDCX
Troubleshooting and maintenance of instrumentations and the custom machine codes running
them, and the data acquisition softwares.
Familiarity with Image reconstruction algorithms (2D, 3D and 3D+t) for various imaging modalities
as well as the softwares and programmes (vendor and/custom coded), i.e. Forward and Inverse
Modelling of 3 Dimensional volume using Finite Element Method.
Strong background in clinical biochemistry, anatomy and physiology and interpreting qualitative
data into clinically meaningful results.
Thorough understanding of mathematical models involved in image reconstructions, and their
practical limitations, e.g. Radon Transfer, Computed Tomographic reconstruction, STIR, T-
weighted MR, contrast imaging,
Keen interest in developing methods of converting raw data from different modalities into clinically
meaningful “physiological measurable data”, i.e. oxygenation level, tissue density changes,
segmentation and registry between different modalities.
Keeping a careful log of research material and results; and presenting them as published work in
various scientific journals, and presenting at an international conference.
Interest in investigating commercial viability of devices in projects.
2000 University College London, United Kingdom
Masters Project – Monitoring NADH level in human tissue using fluorescence
spectroscopic method
Designing, building, calibrating and testing an experimental prototype unit using ultraviolet LED
for potential use in in vivo monitoring of NADH concentration.
Devising experimental protocol for yeast samples and human subjects.
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3. Evaluation on the commercial feasibilty of technology involved
Presenting thesis in departmental group meeting
2002 to 2003 University College London, United Kingdom
Events Secretary and Media Representative – Event Horizon – UCL Union Physics and
Astro Society
Organising intercollegiate social events and seminars with Physics Societies in other Universities.
Designing posters for advertising events held and aiding the webmaster in developing html pages
for the events held by the Society. Writing articles about events for submission to NEXUS
newsletter.
2001 to 2002 University College London, United Kingdom
President – Event Horizon – UCL Physics and Astro Society
Overseeing the smooth running of the Society and delegating tasks fairly amongst committee
members, also the liaison officer with the Institute of Physics NEXUS branch as well as with other
physics societies in other universities.
2000 to 2001 University College London, United Kingdom
Treasurer – Event Horizon – UCL Physics and Astro Society
Responsible for handling the cash flow of the Society and applying for funding for various events
from various sources (Departmental funding, Student Union funding, Institute of Physics, and
private companies).
2000 Summer Project Researcher - Condensed Matter and Material Physics Group
(University College London)
Development and testing computer simulation of bone properties (computing languages used:
FORTRAN, Mathematica and C; analysing and comparing simulation data with known
experimental values.
2000 Summer Project Researcher – Biomedical Optics Research Laboratory (University
College London)
Designing and fabrication of optical coupling device for Near Infrared 3 Dimensional Imaging
device.
Validating the Gaussian nature of diffuse beam for the optical coupler in experiment for
application in image reconstruction based on Greens Theorem
Validating adherence of laser system-optical couplers to requirements for patient safety on
Maximum Permissible Exposure as published
1999 Summer Project Researcher – Ionising Radiation Physics Group (University College
London)
Calibrating and characterising various CCD detectors and different imaging techniques used for a
prototype mammography unit (using standard calibration phantoms).
Reporting results of research to head of group.
Professional Bodies Membership:
Institute of Physics, United Kingdom
Language skills:
Professional Competency (written and spoken): English and Malaysian Malay Elementary
(written and spoken): Dutch, German, Spanish
Basic (written and spoken): Mandarin, French (European), Japanese
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4. Academic Referees
Professor David T Delpy
Polaris House
North Star Avenue
Swindon SN2 1ET, United Kingdom
Email: Devid.Delpy@EPSRC.ac.uk
Professor Nigel Mason
Department of Physics and Astronomy
The Open University, Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Email: Nigel.mason@open.ac.uk
Personal referee:
Kimberly Ferguson
Dominion Diamon EKATI Cooperation
#1102-4920 52nd
Street
Yellowknife, NWT
X1A 3T1
Email: kimberly.ferguson@ddcorp.ca
List of publication and conference presentation (published under maiden name Rozarina
Md Yusof):
Hebden, JC, Gibson, A, Austin, T, Md Yusof, R, Everdell, N, Delpy, DT, Arridge, SR, Meek, JH,
and Wyatt, JS (2004): Imaging changes in blood volume and oxygenation in the newborn infant
brain using three-dimensional optical tomography, Physics in Medicine and Biology 49, 1117-
1130
Gibson, A, Md Yusof, R, Dehghani, H, Riley, J, Everdell, N, Richards, R, Hebden, JC,
Schweiger, M, Arridge, SR, and Delpy, DT (2003): Optical tomography of a realistic neonatal
head phantom, Applied Optics 42, 3109-3116
Hebden, JC, Gonzalez, FM, Gibson, A, Hillman, EMC, Md Yusof, R, Everdell, N, Delpy, DT,
Zaccanti, G, and Martelli, F (2003): Assessment of an in situ temporal calibration method for
time-resolved optical tomography, Journal of Biomedical Optics 8, 87-92.
Md Yusof, R, Hebden, JC, Gibson, A, Everdell, N, Austin, T, Meek, JH, Arridge, SR, Wyatt, JS,
and Delpy DT (2003): Validation of the use of homogenous reference phantoms for optical
tomography of the neonatal brain, Proc. SPIE 4955, 6-11 *
Hebden, JC, Gibson, A, Md Yusof, R, Everdell, N, Hillman, EMC, Delpy, DT, Arridge, SR, Austin,
T, Meek, JH, and Wyatt, JS (2002): Three-dimensional optical tomography of the premature
infant brain, Physics in Medicine and Biology 47, 4155-4166
Conference presentations:
Title of talk: Validation of the use of homogenous reference phantoms for optical tomography of
the neonatal brain
Proceedings, SPIE (San Jose, CA) January 2002
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