Hi everyone!
I’m Daniel, a Master’s student in Life Sciences Engineering at EPFL. During my internship and thesis I focused on AI applied to medical images and signals.

At the same time, I’ve been a passionate SCUBA diver since I was a teenager. I’m now looking for ways to merge these two paths — using AI to support marine research and conservation, ideally with strong fieldwork components where I can also contribute as a diver.

My dream is to become a kind of “bridge profile”: someone who can both collect data in the field (underwater) and develop AI models for analysis and conservation. I believe this dual skill set could save time, improve data quality, and make projects more efficient.

I’ll be graduating in March and am trying to figure out the next step — whether a PhD or an applied research role. Since it’s a difficult transition and not a well-trodden path (and to be honest, a bit scary — though extremely exciting!), if anyone here has gone through a similar journey or has suggestions for opportunities, I’d be really grateful to hear your advice.

Looking forward to connecting and learning from you all!