Mrs. Iustina Ivanova, Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Italy
Mrs. Iustina Ivanova is a researcher at Fondazione Bruno Kessler in Italy, specializing in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in real-world contexts. Her early foundation in software engineering, coupled with her fascination for computer vision, has fueled her pursuit of impactful solutions in diverse fields such as sports and smart agriculture. Notably, her distinction-earning Master’s in AI, focusing on neural networks for object detection, highlights her dedication to advancing cutting-edge technology.
Education:
Her academic journey began with a Specialist degree in Software Engineering from Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia (2007-2013), followed by a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Southampton, United Kingdom, which she completed with distinction in 2018. Although she pursued a PhD in Computer Science at the Free University of Bolzano, Italy, from 2019 to 2022, she opted to discontinue her doctoral studies to focus on professional endeavors.
Professional Profiles:
ORCID Profile
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Professional Experience:
Researcher
Foundazione Bruno Kessler (Italy)
October 2023 – Present
Engaged in advancing Artificial Intelligence in smart agriculture, with a focus on step-ahead forecasting using sensor data. Conducted experiments with machine learning models to enhance prediction accuracy and decision-making in agricultural systems.
Data Science Moderator
Netology Company (Russia)
May 2019 – October 2020
Developed and delivered lectures on Statistics and Mathematics for Data Science as part of the “Data Science” course. Designed accessible educational materials hosted online for wider learning opportunities (Netology Statistics Repository).
Computer Vision Data Scientist
OCRV Company (Russia)
April 2019 – November 2019
Worked on a video-based tracking system for railway operations. Focused on detecting objects and people in video data, measuring working hours, and deploying advanced computer vision algorithms to improve workplace efficiency.
Teacher of Informatics and Mathematics
Repetitor.ru (Russia)
August 2013 – November 2017
Organized and facilitated engaging study sessions to prepare high school students for final exams in informatics and mathematics. Successfully guided approximately 30 students to pass exams and gain university admissions.
Research Interests:
Mrs. Ivanova’s research interests center on computer vision, machine learning, and the integration of AI technologies into diverse domains such as smart agriculture and sports analytics. She has made notable contributions through her research project “Sensors and Data for the Analysis of Sports Activities (SALSA).” This project, focusing on computer vision solutions and recommender systems for sport climbers, resulted in several well-received publications. Her work bridges technology and user experience, demonstrating innovation and practical value in AI-driven applications.
Publications:
Climbing Crags Repetitive Choices and Recommendations
2023-09-14 | Conference paper | DOI: 10.1145/3604915.3610652 | Contributors: Iustina Ivanova
Recommender Systems for Outdoor Adventure Tourism Sports: Hiking, Running and Climbing
2023-07-18 | Journal article | DOI: 10.1007/s44230-023-00033-3 | Contributors: Iustina Ivanova; Mike Wald
How Can We Model Climbers’ Future Visits from Their Past Records?
2023-06-16 | Conference paper | DOI: 10.1145/3563359.3597408 | Contributors: Iustina Ivanova; Mike Wald
Introducing Context in Climbing Crags Recommender System in Arco, Italy
2023-03-27 | Conference paper | DOI: 10.1145/3581754.3584120 | Contributors: Iustina Alekseevna Ivanova; Mike Wald
Map and Content-Based Climbing Recommender System
2022 | Conference paper | DOI: 10.1145/3511047.3536416 | Contributors: Ivanova, I.A.; Buriro, A.; Ricci, F.
Climber Behavior Modeling and Recommendation
2021 | Conference paper | DOI: 10.1145/3450613.3459658 | Contributors: Ivanova, I.
Climbing Route Difficulty Grade Prediction and Explanation
2021 | Conference paper | DOI: 10.1145/3486622.3493932 | Contributors: Andric, M.; Ivanova, I.; Ricci, F.
Knowledge-Based Recommendations for Climbers
2021 | Conference paper | EID: 2-s2.0-85116934926 | Contributors: Ivanova, I.; Andrić, M.; Ricci, F.
Climbing Activity Recognition and Measurement with Sensor Data Analysis
2020 | Conference paper | DOI: 10.1145/3395035.3425303 | Contributors: Ivanova, I.; Andric, M.; Janes, A.; Ricci, F.; Zini, F.
Video and Sensor-Based Rope Pulling Detection in Sport Climbing
2020 | Conference paper | DOI: 10.1145/3422844.3423058 | Contributors: Ivanova, I.; Andric, M.; Moaveninejad, S.; Janes, A.; Ricci, F.
Conclusion:
Mrs. Iustina Ivanova is a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award, given her impressive contributions to recommender systems and outdoor adventure tourism. Her work is not only academically robust but also highly relevant in practical contexts, addressing modern challenges in personalization and activity recognition.