I am a Ph.D. Candidate in Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester. At my lab, I study the behavioral and neural mechanisms underlying the integration of touch on the hand and the posture of the arm. Exploring this fundamental gap in knowledge will enable us to build better neuro-prosthetics and understand movement-related disorders like parkinson's and dystonia.
After I finish my Ph.D., I will be transitioning to climate policy and analysis. I am currently based in Rochester, NY
Computational Analysis
I can perform data-centric exploratory analysis, including deep learning methods, and implement scientific models in MATLAB and Python. My bachelor's degree in computer science has given me a first-principles foundation for writing reusable and modular code and for working in a collaborative environment.
Community Organizer and Educator
I have volunteered and been elected in several administrative roles - from student government bodies to mentorship programs. I am currently a volunteer at Climate Citizens Lobby, where I participated in multiple lobby meetings with Congresspersons.
Academic Researcher
My doctoral studies at the Haptics Lab have equipped me with invaluable skills in scientific research. As part of my work, I train non-human primates to perform psychophysics tasks, which has piqued my interest in animal care and training ethics.