WORK EXPERIENCE

Combustion Research Assistant

USC - LOS ANGELES: October 2019 - March 2020, AUGUST 2023 - PRESENT

’19 -’20 (part-time) / 2023 (full-time)

• Leading a project to capture quasi-2D flame data using the Hele-Shaw apparatus for advanced combustion research.

• Developed a Google Sheets and Cloud-based database to manage and query over half a terabyte of high-speed camera footage for post-processing.

• Integrated the database with specialized combustion software, such as Cantera, to automate video data processing tasks.

• Optimized data processing workflows by setting up servers to run Cantera code, significantly accelerating the calculation of laminar flame speeds and other key metrics.

• Utilized Google API to automate the scraping of lab storage for flame data, enabling automated data categorization and storage.

• Implemented an autoencoder-decoder framework for flame shape classification to improve the reliability of research findings.

• Creating a custom-fit 2D flame model using Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) and PDE-Preserving Neural Networks (PPNN).

• Enhancing computational efficiency by integrating a learning parameter into Direct Numerical Simulations (DNS), focusing on speeding up fine-batch calculations.

• Assisted in iterating the design of a mesoscale heat-recirculating combustor gas mask for efficient

  manufacturing.

• Helped design and manufacture a diffusion apparatus for a prototype respirator filter using

  computer-aided design (CAD) software.

• Utilized a Lathe to precisely cut grooves into the diffusion apparatus to accommodate the placement of

  o-rings.

MATHEMATICS RESEARCH Assistant (SURF AWARD RECIPIENT)

USC - LOS ANGELES: SEPTEMBER 2021 - AUGUST 2022

Summer 2022 (full-time) / Academic Calendar (part-time)

• Utilized deep learning techniques to evaluate the functional performance of graph neural networks

  (GNN) abilities to evaluate max-cut.

• Created a comprehensive dataset of adjacency matrices and corresponding maximum cuts, to serve as

  training data for machine learning models

• Utilized MATLAB's deep learning and machine learning toolboxes to train feed-forward neural

  networks of various structures.

• Evaluated the adjacency matrices using Goemans-Williamson algorithms and compared the results to

  the performance of the trained neural networks, demonstrating that the lower bound accuracy of the

  Goemans-Williamson algorithms outperform the abilities of the neural networks.

• Designed, optimized, and built an unsupervised neural network with a loss function to best estimate

  the max-cut value in polynomial time utilizing stochastic gradient descent.

• Optimized the integral over the boundary of a convex set under Gaussian distribution using

  proof-based techniques.

• Utilized simulation techniques in MATLAB to generate and test various convex sets, and attempted to

  show the existence of a method for consistently generating sets with larger perimeters.

• Discovered that polygons with symmetry properties lead to the "two-line case" under the maximization

  parameter.

• Proved that contradictions arise when using a triangle collapsing method to reach the two-line case

  with biaxial symmetry. Demonstrated that this method can result in scenarios with a perimeter of zero.

B.C. Academics

HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS: 2015 - PRESENT

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 2019 - PRESENT

Private High School and College Level Academic Tutor

• Subjects taught: Physics & Chemistry, Alg 2 Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB and BC, Computer Science, Engineering, CAD, and Design.

• Dedicated to continuously tutoring and mentoring ten students throughout their academic careers in math, physics, business, and engineering.

ACCURATE METAL FABRICATING

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: SUMMER 2021, SUMMER 2022, REMOTE 2023

Machine Shop Management and Mechanical Engineer

• Assisted in the acquisition of Marvel Metals

• To adhere to Accurate management standards, reorganize and create Solidworks drawings and Amada Turret files.

• Supervised integration of the acquired company, Marvel Metals Inc., into Accurate Metal Fabricating workflow.

• Created job travelers and necessary programs to run 20 Marvel products in the Accurate machine shop.

• Corrected over 100 inconsistencies in Marvel Metals quoting vs. methods.

• Designed and prototyped modular outdoor fences for SelectSpace®

FIRST ILLINOIS ROBOTICS

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: JUNE 2019 - AUGUST 2020

Design/CAD/Drive-Trains/FIRST Robotics

• Developed a low-cost drivetrain to aid new teams in their efforts to start a FIRST robotics team.

• Cut the cost of the leading drivetrain brand in half by utilizing simplistic design patterns.

JEFFREY BRESLOW SCULPTURES

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: JUNE 2018 - JUNE 2020

Designed/CAD/Manufacture/Laser-Cut

• Commissioned to manufacture 25 different parts to be used in sculpture

CAMP POCONO TRAILS

REEDERS, PENNSYLVANIA: JUNE 2020 - AUGUST 2020

Counselor at weight loss and self-esteem wellness overnight camp for five campers going into 9th grade.

Ready, Set, High School Success

LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS: JULY 2017 - MAY 2019

Student Panelist and Mentor for Incoming High School Freshman 

TECH SKILLS:

COMPUTER PROGRAMING:

• MATLAB (5 years)

  • Graph Neural Networks (2 years)

  • Computational Physics (1 year)

• Wolfram Alpha Mathematica (5 years)

• Python (4 years)

  • TensorFlow (2 years)

  • Keras (1 year)

  • PyTorch (1 year)

• Java (3 years)

• STAR-CCM (2 years)

CAD DESIGN:

• Autodesk Inventor (7 years)

• Fusion 360 + CAM (3 years)

• Solidworks + Sheet Metal (5 years)

MANAGEMENT

• Excel(7 years)

• Sheets + Colab (4 years)

• Quickbooks Online (2 years)

• EPICOR (1 year)

Mathematics:

Awards and recognition

Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Student Achievement Award for Outstanding Ingenuity and Performance: 2023

William Lowell Putnam Math Competition: 2022

Honor Roll - Finalist (Rank 381)

William Lowell Putnam Math Competition: 2021

Honor Roll - Finalist (Rank 423)

LOCKHEED MARTIN STEM SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT: 2019

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL AWARD IN PHYSICS - ELECTROMAGNETISM: 2019

MATHWORKS MATH MODELING CHALLENGE: 2019

Semi-Finalist

AMERICAN MATH COMPETITION (AMC 12): 2018

Honor Roll Recipient (Top 1000)

RENSSELAER MEDAL IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE RECIPIENT: 2018 

HPHS MATH TEAM ORALIST: 2017 - 2019

1st Place Oralist - Senior 2018

1st Place Oralist - Junior 2017

HPHS MATH TEAM

1st Place Perfect Paper - Sophomore 2016

1st Place Perfect Paper - Freshman 2015 

NSSD Math Olympiad

Highest Individual Score - 2012

OTHER:

HONORS, AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING FELLOW MERIT RESEARCH AWARD:

2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROGRAM GRANT RECIPIENT:

Received funding in the summer of 2022 to research “Gaussian Reverse Isoperimetry and Deep Learning Approaches to Graph Cut Problems.”

THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS CHAPTER AT USC:

2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022

COCA-COLA SCHOLARS SEMIFINALIST: 2019

Chosen as one of 1800 high school seniors nationwide from a pool of 95,000 applicants as a semi-finalist due to outstanding leadership, academics, and dedication to my community.

ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISION STATE SCHOLAR: 2018-2019

State Scholars are among “the best and the brightest” of Illinois high school seniors in the Class of 2019.

highland park high school honor society: 2018

SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP, SERVICE

Greenwoods CAMP Arrowhead Award: 2016

The Arrowhead award is presented to three campers each summer session who have displayed leadership amongst their peers, mastery of all camp activities, and are positive ambassador of the camp.  It is one of camp's greatest honors!

Most likely to win a Nobel Prize: 2015

Awarded during the Superlative award ceremony of which ten percent of my graduating class of approximately 200 students receive a recognition that represents them and how they are viewed by their peers.

Eagle Character Award: 2014 - 2015

Two time recipient

CLUBS, AND MEMBERSHIP

Trojan Venture Partners: Member and Lecturer

Chi Phi USC Chapter: Treasurer and Member

B.C. Academics: Founder and Owner  

FTC Robotics Team 6287 Vertigo: Founder and Captain

MENSA: Member

Highland Park High School Math Team: Oralist

Edgewood Middle School Musical: Assistant Director

Math Club at Edgewood Middle School: Founder and Tutor

Model UN Club at Edgewood Middle School: Co-Founder

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

WAYFARER FOUNDATION SKID ROW CARNIVAL OF LOVE

JANUARY 2020

FIRST Robotics

JUNE 2015 - PRESENT

Robotics Competition Moderator, Field Inspector, Judge, ScoreKeeper, Manager

• FIRST Lego League (FLL)

• FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)

• FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)

  • The University of Chicago, Girls Gone Tech Day, College of Lake County STEM Fair, Museum of Science and Industry Block Party, Amazon, LinkedIn, March of Dimes, and more…

North Shore School District (NSSD) 112 and HPHS 113

SEPTEMBER 2015 - MAY 2019

Academic Tutor and Mentor

JEWISH UNITED FUND (JUF) Beth Emet Soup Kitchen and The Uptown Cafe

MAY 2014 - PRESENT

Server and Entertainer

DISABILITY AWARENESS PRESENTER

2014 - PRESENT