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Welcome to A.I. Lab
Mila Marinković is a doctoral student in the field of artificial intelligence. As a member of the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, she focuses on developing machine learning and generative learning methods, particularly in the context of medical data and the objective assessment of clinical conditions.
We spoke with Mila about her experience with doctoral studies and her research work.
How did you come to the decision to pursue a doctoral degree?
The decision to pursue a doctoral degree developed mainly through my work on my master’s thesis. The topic I worked on strongly attracted me, as it combined artificial intelligence with solving a concrete, real-world problem. During my research, I realized that what motivates me most is the process of deeply exploring a problem, searching for new approaches, and testing ideas in practice. By the end of my master’s work, I felt that I had only just opened up important research questions and that there was still a lot of room for further development. The desire for in-depth research and developing my own ideas encouraged me to continue my studies at the doctoral level.
What is your research field?
My research field is artificial intelligence, with a focus on machine learning and generative models and their application, particularly in the medical domain. I am interested in methods that enable more objective and explainable assessment of clinical conditions using data and mathematical modeling.
What are you currently working on?
I am currently developing a methodology for generating synthetic signals based on expert medical knowledge. These synthetic data are then used to train representation models, with the aim of establishing latent spaces that correspond to different levels of motor impairment. The goal of the research is to develop a more objective and explainable approach to assessing motor functions. In addition, I also participate in other research projects and the preparation of scientific publications.
What would you like to do, or are you already doing, after your studies?
I would like to continue with research and teaching in the field of artificial intelligence. I enjoy both developing new methods and working with students and transferring knowledge. In the long term, I would like to work at the intersection of research and applied projects, where artificial intelligence can make a concrete contribution to solving complex problems.
What advice would you give to those considering continuing their studies at FRI at the doctoral level?
I would advise that doctoral studies are best suited for those who are genuinely interested in research and in-depth understanding of problems. A PhD requires curiosity, persistence, and initiative, but it also offers a great deal of freedom in developing your own ideas. FRI provides a stimulating research environment, access to current projects, and mentor support, which is an excellent foundation for both professional and personal development.
Interested in research as well? You are invited to join us at the Information Day for the doctoral study program in Computer and Information Science , which will take place on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 16:00 in lecture hall 19 at the Faculty of Computer and Information Science, Večna pot 113, Ljubljana.