Manuela Merlo

Hi, I’m Manuela — a 25-year-old Computer Science & Engineering enthusiast (though I often get mistaken for 18… perfect for my dream plot twist: showing up on day one blending in with students before revealing I’m actually the TA 🤣).

I earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the Polytechnic University of Milan, with an unforgettable Erasmus at KU Leuven in Belgium 🇧🇪 — a dreamland for waffle and Biscoff ice cream lovers 🍪🍦.

DevOps? Not quite my thing 🛠️ but AI? That’s where I light up 💡. I love asking the big questions, diving into the tiniest details, and learning from the incredible minds around me.

I’m passionate about making AI simple, human, and useful — especially in healthcare. Because really, what’s the point of a Ferrari 🏎️ if you don’t know how to drive it? My goal is to empower doctors to deliver more effective care by integrating AI in a confident and meaningful way.

And to do so… I’ll soon be starting a PhD in AI for precision medicine 💊 under the guidance of Professor Michael Krauthammer 👨‍🏫🔬. I can’t wait to dive even deeper and contribute to a future where healthcare is smarter and truly patient-centered 🌍💙.

Thanks for reading—and if you ever want to talk about AI, waffles, or anything in between, I’m just a message away 📬😊