Experience

• Investigating the coupling between pupil dilation dynamics and EEG patterns using existing physiological datasets, extending prior work on the locus coeruleus–norepinephrine system's role in pupil-linked arousal and cortical state
• Benchmarking deep learning architectures, including temporal models (TCNs, LSTMs) and attention-based approaches, to predict EEG signals from pupillometric inputs across varying arousal states
• Motivated by applications in adaptive learning environments, where real-time pupil-EEG coupling could inform BCI systems capable of detecting and responding to fluctuations in focus and cognitive engagement

• Developing a NeRF-based reconstruction pipeline for CT scan data, extending neural rendering to 3D volumetric medical imaging
• Conducting a structured literature review of current approaches to neural radiance fields and Gaussian splatting in medical imaging
• Building and validating data preprocessing workflows for high-dimensional scan inputs, with attention to data integrity and domain-specific constraints relevant to safety-critical systems

• Evaluated zero-shot learning pipelines for action and behavior recognition using 3D CNNs (R(2+1)D-18) and vision-language models (CLIP, SigLIP) on UCF-101 and real-world camera trap datasets
• Assessed model performance across distribution shifts and prompt variations, work directly analogous to benchmarking and evaluation of generative model behavior
• Adapted CLIP for zero-shot inference on novel datasets; implemented end-to-end evaluation pipelines with GPU runtime profiling

• Led after-school workshops and discussions on-site in Cambridge and remotely in Mexico
• Taught students how to plan and develop their own machines and games through Scratch and PowerPoint
• Encouraged students to design characters and lab books and provided feedback when necessary

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• Conducted and analyzed data from cognitive and EEG tests, providing data for ongoing research on cognitive changes in memory and attention associated with mobile technology
• Gathered and synthesized relevant sources and data for a literature review on cognitive impairment and its intersection with age
• Edited existing protocols to reflect ongoing changes in experimental sessions, maintaining precision and alignment with research goals

• Facilitated an intensive group treatment program for clients with schizophrenia
• Developed skill building interventions, organized treatment plan documentation and assessments, and coordinated treatment with providers, guardians, and families
• Ensured safety of residents in the community, maintained a nurturing program environment, and assisted with daily living activities