• Developed and preprocessed a comprehensive dataset using Roboflow to enable accurate object detection of pegs and laparoscopic tools, facilitating advanced tracking and performance analysis in laparoscopic simulations. • Designed and implemented a laparoscopic peg transfer tracking system using python, OpenCV, YOLOv8, and DeepSORT for real-time object detection and scoring, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and affordability of laparoscopic training simulators. • Created a Unity script to realistically simulate the physics of needle insertion into human skin within virtual reality, enhancing the fidelity of surgical simulations. • Developed comprehensive virtual reality simulations with Unity to evaluate the effectiveness of VR in surgical education, contributing to the advancement of medical training methodologies.

- Served as a student teacher for weekly computer science summer camps for children ages 8-16 - Taught introductory Java modules to enable students to create their own text-based game using basic Java principles- Taught Autodesk Fusion 360 and TinkerCad for 3D printing design. Modified the curriculum for advanced students- Provided one-on-one tutoring and mentoring to develop students’ engineering skills and capability