My Experience
Research Assistant, Neurological Surgery
October 2025 - Present
PI: Dr. Cecile Verbaarschot
- Built and executed end-to-end human BCI experiments, integrating haptic interfaces, clinical-grade neuroengineering software, and synchronized intracortical neural analysis.
Research Assistant, Electrical and Computer Engineering
May 2025 - August 2025
PI: Dr. Nishal P. Shah
- Built an intracortical Human BCI experimental rig with real-time neural decoding and robot control in a simulated dining environment.
Jonsson Ambassador, ECS Student Services
January 2025 - Present
- Leading weekly tours of engineering labs and facilities, participating in recruitment and outreach events, serving on student panels, engaging with prospective and admitted students, and assisting with special visits or Saturday events—actively promoting the Jonsson School while supporting its mission through direct interaction, communication, and community engagement.
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Bioengineering
August 2023 - January 2026
PI: Dr. Gu Eon Kang
- Collected and analyzed motion data and developed machine learning models, to analyze gait and predict emotional state.
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Bioengineering
August 2024 - May 2025
PI: Dr. Stuart F. Cogan
- Characterized, tested, and optimized ultra-thin neural interface devices for advanced biomedical applications, focusing on long-term reliability and biocompatibility.
- Collaborated with industry partner NeuroNexus.
Research Assistant, Biomedical Engineering
May 2024 - August 2024
PI: Dr. Joseph T. Francis
- Conducted experiments with cortical and intrathalamic microstimulation in animal models, developed brain-machine interfaces, and synthesized biodegradable microparticles for nerve regeneration.
Research Assistant, Preclinical Research (Spinal Cord Injury)
October 2023 - May 2024
PIs: Dr. Ana G. Hernandez-Reynoso & Dr. Seth A. Hays
- Advanced targeted neuroplasticity research using VNS to restore bladder function in spinal cord injury (SCI) subjects, contributing to real-time closed-loop systems and training teams in microfabrication techniques.
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Mechanical Engineering
January 2024 - May 2024
PI: Dr. Yonas Tadesse
- Optimized Socially Assistive Robotics (SAR) algorithms, computer vision, and motor control for improved human-robot interaction.
Data Scientist
May 2023 - August 2023
- Enhanced geophysical analysis of active volcano Mt. Meager, by applying clustering algorithms and developing Python tools for efficient microseismic event data processing and visualization.