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Berkeley, CA, US

Berkeley, California, United States

Developing EvolvR at the Dueber Lab to create high-frequency DNA mutations in targeted genomic regions. Branching out from testing on E. coli to eukaryotic organisms (yeast, mammalian cells, etc.).

Berkeley, California, United States

Member of student research team (undergrads and law students) at the UC Berkeley School of Law. Assisting Professor Colleen Chien with projects involving criminal justice and intellectual property.

Stony Brook University, New York, United States

Spent 250 hours for 7 weeks at Stony Brook University assisting Yu-Chung Lin (PI) and Dr. Miriam Rafailovich (program head, Garcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces) in optimizing desirable industrial properties of biodegradable polymer graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites. Implemented extrusion mechanisms to test/improve ductility and tensile.

Stony Brook University, New York, United States

Spent 300 hours working with Aaron Sloutski (PI) and Dr. Rafailovich for 8 weeks at Stony Brook examining the impact of Rhizobium tropici-produced EPS biopolymer on Bermuda grass root growth. Learned relevant laboratory techniques, implemented Keyence 3D Microscope, X-ray fluorescence, and X-ray diffraction to analyze aspects of roots including structure.

Irvine, California, United States

Established an official chapter of the Biomedical Engineering Society in high school. Led two teams in the Bioengineering High School competition at UC Berkeley (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24). Fostered a community of like-minded students by forming a network of academia/industry professionals via guest speaker series, resume-building and career exploration.

Department Of Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory For Fluorescence Dynamics

Led a team of 5-10 high schoolers in assisting Dr. Michelle Digman and post-doctorates with research regarding the creation and application of an at-home gel electrophoresis system. Creating lesson plans with DIY gel electrophoresis kits for distribution to Title I schools in SoCal. Currently exploring research on tunable molecular tension sensors.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Selected among 59 other high school projects as an Honorable Mention poster to present at the 2023 BMES Annual Meeting. Offered the opportunity to showcase work to a diverse audience of professionals, researchers, and peers from the BME community. Helped operate the UCI BMES booth by introducing current research and passing out flyers.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Fall 2023 Conference: oral and poster presentations on “Impact of Rhizobium Tropici-Produced EPS on Bermuda Grass Root Growth”.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Fall 2022 Conference: oral presentation on “Self-Assembly of Polystyrene on Graphene Nanoplatelet Surfaces”.

Berkeley, California, United States

Led similar efforts in 2024 BioEHSC.

Berkeley, California, United States

Spearheaded project brainstorming and team selection for my high school's participation in the 2023 BioEngineering High School Competition at UC Berkeley.

Berkeley, California, United States

Led high school team at the 2022 BioEngineering High School Competition at UC Berkeley in a research project: "Utilizing Genes from Aquatic Macrophyte Lobelia Dortmanna to Reduce Methane Production in Rice Cultivation." The competition involved a structured timeline over several months for participants to develop their projects, engage with mentors.

Irvine, California, United States

Member of high school Science Olympiad competition team. Mentored students from middle school alma mater (nationally ranked)- taught weekly lessons, wrote tests/designed experiments for competitions, and proctored invitationals. Placed in numerous invitationals, regional, and state tournaments for events (Experimental Design, Ornithology, Fossils, Rocks.

Irvine, California, United States

Organized events/lessons for club members on fulfilling the necessities for life in space through various space settlement designs. Led club members in researching sustainability/physiological needs and brainstorming blueprints for various settlement scenarios (i.e. exploiting ores on Mercury, expansion on Earth’s Moon Luna, terraforming of Mars).

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

High School Diploma