About Me
Hello! I am currently pursuing a PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, where I work as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Video and Image Processing Laboratory (VIPER) supervised by Professor Fengqing Maggie Zhu. My research ranges from video compression techniques to anomaly detection in images. Prior to this, I earned my Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a thesis in 2025 and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Purdue University in 2024.
In addition to my academic pursuits, I have professional software development experience gained through internships at Cohernt Corp., Siemens Digital Industries Software, and Kinze Manufacturing. During these roles, I worked on developing software solutions, optimizing workflows, and gaining hands-on experience in real-world engineering applications.
Outside of academics and work, I enjoy rock climbing, enjoying time with friends, playing musical instruments, and continuously finding new ways to challenge myself.
Education
PhD Student in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Purdue University
Duration: January 2026 - Present
MS Electrical and Computer Engineering
Purdue University
Duration: January 2025 - December 2025
BS Computer Engineering
Purdue University
Duration: August 2021 - December 2024
Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
Purdue University
Duration: January 2025 - Present
Conducting research in image processing and computer vision under the guidance of Professor Fengqing Maggie Zhu.
Software Engineer Intern
Coherent Corp.
Duration: June 2025 - August 2025
Developed a custom Optical Character Recognition (OCR) model for reading laser diode serial numbers. Achieved 99%+ accuracy in extracting serial numbers from laser diode images. Built an intuitive user interface in LabWindows/CVI enabling seamless use of the OCR system.
Software Engineer Intern
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Duration: May 2024 - August 2024
Developed python scripts to automate compilations of large SoC (System on a Chip) designs. Implemented a user interface to visualize analytics from compilations using interactive plots and tables. Deployed project on designs from 4 major semiconductor companies, streamlining workflows across 4+ projects.
Software Engineer Intern
Kinze Manufacturing
Duration: May 2023 - December 2023
Worked with a team of 6 developers in an Agile environment on the Kinze Blue Vantage software. Corrected user interface bugs ranging from visual issues to functionality issues. Developed several new features in the Blue Vantage user interface using Java and XML. Conducted regular testing on the user interface to identify bugs.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Purdue University
Duration: January 2022 - December 2024
Teaching assistant for multiple classes including CS 159 (Intro to C Programming), ECE 20875 (Python for Data Science), ECE 270 (Digital System Design), ECE 362 (Microprocessor Systems and Interfacing), and ECE 570 (Artificial Intelligence). Some of my responsibilities included holding regular office hours, grading written assignments, teaching lab sections with 30+ students over a 3‑hour period weekly, and developing auto‑grading scripts in Python to streamline the grading process.