About Me — Amina Radončić

🧠 Neuroscience geek 🎓 Double PhD student (IT/EE) 🐧 Linux fangirl

Get to knowAmina ✦

I'm a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering with a love for building neuroadaptive systems that help neurodivergent brains thrive. I approach research with curiosity, hands-on experimentation, and a collaborative mindset.

I started my research journey as a bioengineer, mainly focused on molecular biology and hardcore lab work. Until I grew super tired of it and got rid of this "bio" in "bioengineering", and decided to try my luck in engineering — extreme transformation and alteration in my career, yes, but an incredibly rewarding one!

Beyond the technical aspects, my own neurodivergent perspective shapes the questions I ask, the problems I notice, and the solutions I pursue. I love connecting dots across disciplines: AI, neuroscience, psychology, ethics, and building systems that are as human-aware as they are technically robust.

"Being neurodivergent myself, the idea of having no community or ways to get support, just because my brain operates a bit differently — I have endeavored myself to the greatest adventure and quest of my life: create the community through academic research."

✦ The Origin Story ✦

From Lab Coat to Code

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The Bio Chapter

Started in molecular biology, doing hardcore lab work. Graduated with BSc in Bioengineering, studying Experimental Techniques in Molecular Biology.

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The Pivot

Got tired of the "bio" part. Dropped the lab coat, picked up the keyboard. Fell in love with engineering (despite all the math and suffering!).

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The AI Era

MSc in Applied AI in Biomedical Engineering. Built AIDAN: an intelligent system analyzing EEG/ECG via 3D LSTM. Published THREE papers about it!

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The Mission

PhD focused on non-invasive neuroadaptive systems for neurodivergent individuals. Fighting for my community through research.

✦ My Neurodivergent Journey ✦

Odd By Design

I have AuDHD — which means my brain runs on two operating systems. The discovery of that state came right before my PhD enrollment.

Autism

Craves order, patterns, deep focus, and systematic thinking

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ADHD

Thrives in chaos, novelty, hyperfocus bursts, and creative leaps

My PhD research has evolved toward designing non-invasive neuroadaptive systems for neurodivergent individuals, focusing especially on ADHD and autism. I'm fascinated by how biosignals can inform interventions that improve attention, emotional regulation, and overall cognitive wellbeing.

"Mind that desires order but rejoices in chaos never settles for mediocrity." 💖

✦ What I Do ✦

Badges I wear with pride

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Double PhD Student

Biomedical Engineering and System Design

They said pick one path. My ADHD said 'why not both?' My autism made a spreadsheet for it. Now, I'm learning AND designing non-invasive neuroadaptive systems for neurodivergent individuals at the same time. Focus on ADHD, autism, attention, emotional regulation, and cognitive wellbeing.

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Independent Researcher

Counting Scientific Publications

Self-driven research combining AI, neuroscience, psychology, and ethics. Creator of AIDAN — 3D LSTM system for multimodal EEG/ECG analysis.

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Chair of International Ambassadorship and Coordination

WeWomEngineers

Leading the #NeurodivergentInSTEM campaign. Featured as their first international interview! Supporting young researchers and women in STEM globally.

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Tarantula keeper (yes, you read that correctly)

Protector of the unloved

My tarantulas are named after stars: Sirius, Alhena, Atilla, and Regulus. 🌟 Rescued from poachers, studied for science, loved unconditionally (going on for 6 years!). I have done my Bachelor's thesis on non-invasive DNA isolation from tarantula exoskeleton.

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Neurodivergent Advocate

Community Builder

Creating community through academic research for those with no support system because their brains work differently.

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EAMBES PMO

Scientific Event Coordinator

Part event architect at EAMBES, part inclusion warrior for WWE's DEI committee; because science should have room for everyone. ✦

✦ Technical Arsenal ✦

Skills & Tools

Programming

MATLAB Python Julia Frontend stack (HTML/CSS/JS)

AI/ML

Deep Learning 3D LSTM RNN/Neural Networks Data Science

Biomedical

EEG Signal Analysis ECG Signal Analysis Neuroadaptive System Design Signal Processing

Security

Ethical Hacking Pentesting Web Security

Tools & Systems

Linux/Debian Git Bash Web Development

Interdisciplinary

Neuroscience Psychology Ethics Human-Centered Design

✦ Academic Path ✦

Education

2025+

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

International Burch University, Sarajevo

Focus: Non-invasive neuroadaptive systems for neurodivergent individuals (ADHD & Autism)

2023-25

MSc in Applied AI in Biomedical Engineering

International Burch University, Sarajevo

Created AIDAN — 3D LSTM for multimodal EEG/ECG analysis. Published 3 papers.

2020-23

BSc in Bioengineering

International Burch University, Sarajevo

Experimental Techniques in Molecular Biology. Started in the lab, ended up in love with code.

✦ When I'm Not Engineering ✦

Fun Facts

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I build websites

For fun! Because why not add more skills to the collection?

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I study ethical hacking

Security is fascinating. Breaking things (legally) to learn how to fix them.

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I play chess

(Very poorly.) But it's about the journey, not the checkmate... right?

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Curiosity is my greatest asset

Learning new things is my ultimate passion.