Research Experience

Explore my diverse research journey spanning computational biophysics, machine learning, and data science. Each role has contributed to my growth as a researcher and problem solver.

School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

Role: Research Assistant under Dr. Eleni Panagiotou

Period: January 2025 – May 2025

Description: I collaborated with Dr. Panagiotou and Dr. Wenwei Zheng on a project aimed at learning how topological features change under varying conditions. This involved comprehensive analysis of simulations and their implications of changes on protein structure and function.

UGenome AI

Role: Bioinformatics Intern

Period: November 2024 – January 2025

Description: Created and optimized Python-based pipelines for DNA/RNA mutant allele frequency quantification using next-generation sequencing. Implemented filtering strategies to enhance variant calling accuracy and sensitivity in genomic data.

Decision Theater

Role: Research Aide

Period: August 2024 – December 2024

Description: Sole researcher on podcast sentiment analysis in the context of the 2024 presidential election. I presented findings, managed databases, ran models, and prepared research for publication, contributing to ASU health and policy initiatives.

NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC)

Role: Intern, CHP-PRA Team

Period: June 2024 – August 2024

Description: Designed and led a complete NLP pipeline for Mars mission data classification under Dr. Mona Matar and Dr. Hunter Rehm. Addressed multi-label imbalance using supervised and unsupervised learning to predict human system task categories for astronaut reliability planning.

CXFEL Beus Laser Laboratory

Role: Graduate Research Assistant & Data Analyst

Period: June 2023 – August 2024

Description: Built computational tools for crystallography at femtosecond resolution. Developed cxls_hitfinder (CNN for Bragg peak detection) and waterbackground_subtraction (signal optimization algorithm), enhancing accuracy in diffraction-based protein structure determination.

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