Emil Askerov
Medical Software Engineer & Surgeon (MD/PhD)
Unique dual-expertise in clinical tissue manipulation (surgical ground truth) and software development. Specializing in Computer Vision, 3D reconstruction, and surgical robotics. Contributor to llama.cpp and monochrome.
Key Competencies
C / C++ / Qt Framework
Python / OpenCV
Computer Vision & ML
3D Reconstruction (Mimics)
STM32 / ESP32
SolidWorks / Siemens NX
Microsurgery
Surgical Navigation
Clinical Anatomy
Robotics & Hardware
Professional Experience
Medical Software & Robotics Engineer
Sechenov University, Institute for Bionic Technologies
May 2024 – present
- Initiating a frameless navigation project for fusion prostate biopsy (spatial tracking & image registration).
- Developed a real-time machine vision system (C/C++, ESP32-S3, OV5640) for object recognition in under 1 second.
- Programmed a Bluetooth accelerometer-based smart glove controller for neurorehabilitation.
R&D Biomedical Design Engineer
Conmet LLC
Oct 2023 – May 2024
- Processed DICOM to create highly accurate patient-specific anatomical models and surgical guides (Mimics/3-matic).
- Developed custom implants/instruments for neurosurgery using Siemens NX and SolidWorks.
- Optimized 5-axis CNC milling, turning, and 3D printing (SLA, FDM, SLM Titanium). Granted 2 patents.
Craniomaxillofacial Surgeon
Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry
Sep 2020 – Sep 2022
- Performed complex resections of head and neck tumors and nerve grafting.
- Conducted real-time intraoperative neuromonitoring (EMG) during tumor surgeries.
- Specialized in microsurgical treatment of facial paralysis (cross-facial nerve grafting).
Education
- Master’s in Synthetic Biology & Biodesign
Sechenov University (2025 – present). - PhD in Clinical Anatomy & Microsurgery
Thesis: Clinical rationale for reconstructive microsurgery. (2023) - Bachelor’s in Information Systems
MIREA (2021). - Residency & Doctor of Medicine
MSUMD (Maxillofacial Surgery & General Dentistry, 2014-2020).
Publications & Patents
Scientific Articles
Medzhidov, A.; Voznitsyn, L.; Askerov, E.; et al. An In Situ Forming Bleomycin-Polidocanol Composite Foam for Optimizing Sclerotherapy of High-Risk Airway Venous Malformations. J. Compos. Sci (Q1). 2025. doi:10.3390/jcs9110635
Dayyoub T., Zadorozhnyy M., Ladokhin D.G., Askerov E.D., et al. Ionic Electroactive Polymers as Renewable Materials and Their Actuators: A Review. Journal of Renewable Materials (Q2). 2025. doi:10.32604
Lukyanchikov V.A., Shatokhin T.A., Gorozhanin V.A., Askerov E.D., et al. Extra-intracranial bypass surgery using the orifice of maxillary artery... Zh Vopr Neirokhir Im N N Burdenko. 2022. PMID: 36252200
Zavaliy L.B., Petrikov S.S., Shamalov N.A., Ramazanov G.R., Sinkin M.V., Seliverstova E.G., Askerov E.D. The neuropathy of marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve. 2022. PMID: 36440792
Zavaliy L.B., et al. Comprehensive approach to the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with facial nerve neuropathy... 2022. Read Article
Askerov E.D., Topolnitsky O.Z., et al. Multivisceral resection of lipoblastoma of four anatomical areas of the head and neck with simultaneous neurotization... 2020. PMID: 33034185
Askerov E.D., Topolnitsky O.Z., Zayratyants O.V. Anatomical features of the extensor digitorum brevis muscle as a plastic material in reconstructive surgery of facial paralysis. 2020. Read Article
Patents
Projects & Open Source
Llama.cpp Contributor
Contributed code to the popular C++ inference engine for large language models. View PR #21918.
Telemedicine Platform
C++/Qt based platform with audio transcription and AI support. Awarded a prize at a medical hackathon.
Rehabilitation Glove
Bluetooth accelerometer-based controller for gamified rehabilitation of post-stroke patients with spasticity.
Monochrome Contributor
Fixed critical application crashes and local media loading bugs on modern Android (API 33+) by migrating legacy storage permissions. View PR #640.