Until 2024, I was staff in Professor Doug Weber's NeuroMechatronics Lab, where I contributed to efforts to improve the interface between humans and machines.
Previously, I was a postdoctoral researcher in the Robotics Institute of the School of Computer Science. I was fortunate to have Professor Jessica Hodgins as a mentor. Our primary project — supported by the Center for Machine Learning and Health — aimed to develop technology for rehabilitation and physical therapy. More generally, we explored applications of machine learning in healthcare.
Prior to my time at CMU, I was a part of the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition and the Schwartz Lab at the University of Pittsburgh, where we studied the neuroscience of human behavior. We sought to apply what we learned to the development of medical technologies. In particular, our work on direct interfaces between computers and the brain featured prominently in both the scientific literature and popular media — such as the New York Times and CBS' 60 Minutes.
Broadly speaking, my research interests involve the use of mathematical and computational methods to understand, predict, and supplement human health and behavior. I aim to participate in research at the intersection of human and artificial intelligence. I have a strong interest in high-impact medical- and technology-related applications.