Summer Research Intern at University of Texas at Dallas - AI Safety Lab working with Dr. Feng Chen https://personal.utdallas.edu/~fxc190007 Developing an autonomous driving system based on deep learning techniques. (Working on publishing research paper)

We focused on enhancing 3D object detection for autonomous vehicles by integrating two cutting-edge technologies: Cross-view Transformers (CVT) and CenterPoint. CVT processes camera images to create a detailed top-down map of the surroundings, capturing depth and height information through cross-view attention, which translates camera views into a unified map without complex geometric modeling. This map, along with height data from each of the images, is then fed into CenterPoint, which accurately identifies and tracks objects in three dimensions. CenterPoint uses this map to create precise 3D bounding boxes around objects and track their movements over time. By incorporating architecture from both these technologies into our model, Cross-view Centerpoint (CVCP), we were able to have the ability to detect and follow objects like other vehicles and pedestrians through faster training, which is crucial for the reliable operation of self-driving cars

TSA 2024 Competition in Computer Science and Information Technology

- Video Game Design: Participants design, build, and launch an E-rated online video game that also educates the player – with accompanying required documentation - that addresses the annual theme. My team and I developed a entitled "Pyramid Scheming". The game and its overview can be found here: https://beawr.itch.io/pyramid-scheming

- Software Development: Participants design, build, and launch an app - with required documentation - that uses intensive coding to address a problem of the participants' choosing. My team developed a plant identifier that took in a photo from a phone camera and ran it through our database which then outputted the top 5 matches for the type of plant including the percentage of their similarity and a Wikipedia embedding of a description of the top matching plant.

Article in my school paper: https://www.coppellisd.com/o/victoryplace/article/1668346

TSA 2023 Competition Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science (TEAMS) competition organized by the Technology Student Association (TSA) and placed 2nd at the state level.

The competition involved collaborating to solve complex physics problems, putting together an eloquent essay highlighting a solution to a major problem in central business districts across the country, and working collaboratively with my team to develop an innovative solution to a presented build challenge. This competition was beneficial for my growth as it greatly honed my critical thinking and teamwork skills.

As an Inspirit AI Ambassador, I helped to organize exclusive talks from AI professionals and experts associated with Google, Microsoft, SnapChat, Amazon, and more. I also connected with peers, wrote AI blogs, and gained leadership skills in bringing AI education to my high school and beyond through printing flyers and publishing posts on my school's home course page to attract fellow students to participate in our AI Seminar which we held at the beginning of summer where multiple professionals gave speeches on the evergrowing field of AI and how to find a future in it.

a group of people in lab coats and lab coats
a group of people in lab coats and lab coats

Research Project: Designing the Future of Healthcare: A deep dive into innovation and problem-solving mentored by Freddy Nguyen, MD, PhD Fellow @ MIT | CEO & Co-Founder @ Nine Diagnostics. https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddytn

Research Paper: https://research-archive.org/index.php/rars/preprint/view/1275

Abstract

The creation of actigraphy, a non-invasive method of monitoring human sleep cycles, can be traced back to the 1950s when researchers began using motion sensors to study sleep and circadian rhythms. The novelty of actigraphy was its ability to monitor patients for extended periods without causing discomfort while also collecting accurate readings for doctors and researchers to utilize. Over the past couple of decades, this technology has evolved to allow patients to go about their daily lives while also using it in the form of wearable technology. Wearable technology was first established in the 1960s by mathematics professor Edward Thorpe and has become a very prominent part of everyday life in the 21st century. Companies like Fitbit and Garmin have become extremely popular this past decade through their ability to provide multiple readings across different areas, such as calories burnt, sleep tracking, and schedules. One wearable technology that sticks out is from the company Actigraph due to one factor that differentiates them from the rest. Actigraph’s seamless ability to be utilized in clinical trials and research separates its technology from other competitors. Over time, Actigraph has made advancements through innovations in the field, like miniaturization, and working with other companies to provide more accurate readings and lead to more accurate research.