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Techniques to separate fetal and maternal ECG signals from feto-maternal ECG complex

February 15, 2018

Mohammad Bharmal, Science in Innovation and Technology Master Program

Mentor: Dr. Muhammad Ullah

Scientists and engineers have been striving for over a century to obtain nearly perfect fetal and maternal electrocardiography (ECG) signals out of a feto-maternal ECG complex at low cost. Noise, interference and artifacts make feto-maternal ECG complex hard to analyze precisely and accurately for diagnosis of cardiac defects.

This project created a new algorithm to separate more accurately the fetal and maternal ECG signals, without noise or interference. The method is also faster, simpler and less costly than methods used today in the medical field. The goal is to provide doctors with the most accurate information for the appropriate treatment of patients, faster and at a lower cost.

“More than 1% of mothers die every year due to confusion created by inaccurate fetal and maternal ECG signals. Doctors need to have the most accurate data to be able to save lives”, said Dr. Muhammad Ullah, professor of Computer Engineering and one of the mentors.

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Michelle Powell serves as the pioneering Risk Manager at Florida Polytechnic University, the state’s sole 100% STEM-dedicated institution. Having been with the university for nearly 11 years, Michelle transitioned from a leadership role in Admissions in October 2023 to establish and evolve the risk management function from the ground up. In this solo capacity, Michelle builds robust frameworks for our dynamic, young university, overseeing our insurance portfolio, consulting on third-party and event risks, and developing critical campus-wide training programs. Michelle has obtained the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Enterprise Risk Management certificate and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations. Her distinct background in mathematics and engineering, combined with extensive higher education leadership, brings an analytical and strategic approach enhancing the institution’s resilience.