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US

Research includes the following: 1. MD-SA2: Multimodal, Depth-Aware Brain Tumor Segmentation in Sub-Saharan Populations2. FS-MSA: Few-Shot, Self-Prompting, Parameter-Efficient Medical "Segment Anything" for Aiding 3D Brain Tumor Diagnosis3. Novel Stacked Ensemble Machine Learning (SEML) Model for Prediction of Viral Zoonoses

Montclair, NJ, US

First author, leading design, analyses, and writing of a published paper on the detection of toxic cyanobacteria for harmful algal blooms using YOLO model (hyperparameter optimized via genetic evolution).Leading author on a second paper (in progress) on the detection of toxic cyanobacteria using computer vision algorithms

Developed a kiosk sign-in security app & system for the high schoolLed Millburn to American Computer Science League (ACSL) finals, developed extensive curriculum for group membersOrganized building websites for school clubs and taught advanced web development workshopsMobilized development of lessons on subjects like artificial intelligence, tech ethics.

Company focused on building applications for companies seeking to utilize the power of the web.Headed backend development and frontend integration of a social media mobile application for Jersey Cares, a major nonprofit focused on providing volunteering opportunities all across New Jersey. Also gained a wealth of knowledge in regards to smart contracts and.

Livingston, New Jersey, US

Identify community needs in environment improvement; lead volunteers and provide positive experience and inspire everyone to continue service.Developing an outreach App to serve Jersey Cares’ volunteers statewide

Leading programmer in VEX VRC (2 years) and FTC (1 year) from middle school until the end of sophomore year. Developed autonomous and visualization software that helped the team secure 2nd place in NJ in 2020 and qualify for VEX Worlds in 2021, as a freshmanFTC: South Essex Conference Champions, Innovate Award, 3rd place Inspire Award in Sophomore year

Volunteering at nonprofit Equal Access Robotics, taught a 10-week course, built a curriculum for intro to python class, and worked with other instructors to extend the course.