Research interests
Bayesian statistical inference, probabilistic data modelling, simulation-based methods for scientific computing, such as, Sequential Monte Carlo and Markov chain Monte Carlo methods, and applications in the areas of digital communication, signal and image processing, robotics, data mining, machine learning and pattern recognition, engineering for life sciences, finances and security.
Teaching activities
Role and responsibilities
2015 – now, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Anidium Limited, a digital health startup, developing a simple and affordable solution for Atrial Fibrillation detection – a key heart rhythm condition associated with high risk of stroke and heart failure.
2013 – 2015 Director of Innovation, establishing and leading the VASCO Innovation Labs in Cambridge.
2005 – 2013 Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Cronto Limited, the pioneer of visual transaction signing, acquired by VASCO Data Systems in 2013. Led the company and technology from inception to millions of customers. Realisation of the complex product set including mobile applications, consumer electronic devices and server-side software.
Prior to Cronto, Elena also led Statistical Research team in the life sciences startup and another Cambridge University spinout – BlueGnome (acquired by Illumina)