University of Washington
Applied Mathematics, Ph.D.
Applied Mathematics, Ph.D.
EDUCATION
California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Applied and Computational Mathematics B.S. (GPA: 4.1)
Applied and Computational Mathematics B.S. (GPA: 4.1)
RESEARCH
Researcher – Numerical Analysis
Oxford University, Prof. Nick Trefethen
Oxford University, Prof. Nick Trefethen
- Derived closed-form expressions for Cauchy transforms of Gauss-Jacobi weight
- Identified and proved key results for exact integration for quadrature via rational interpolation
- Developed novel quadrature rules via least-squares approximations to Cauchy transforms
- Acknowledged in Horning & Trefethen (2026a, 2026b) and Nakatsukasa & Trefethen (2026)
J. Weldon Green Research Fellow – Scientific Computing
Caltech, Prof. Oscar Bruno
Caltech, Prof. Oscar Bruno
- Built a boundary-integral Laplace solver for arbitrary parametric domains in MATLAB
- Extended the solver's capabilities to general elliptic PDEs with known free-space Green's functions
- Optimized data processing and visualization pipelines, halving total runtime
Researcher – Computer Vision
Caltech, Dr. Ashish Mahabal
Caltech, Dr. Ashish Mahabal
- Assessed contrast tuning effects on zero-shot segmentation performance
- Benchmarked coordinate vs. unprompted prompting modes to identify optimal use
- Tuned hyperparameters to double segmentation accuracy in real-world settings
TEACHING
Head Teaching Assistant (Head TA) – Linear Algebra
Caltech, ACM 104 (160+ students)
Caltech, ACM 104 (160+ students)
- Directed a team of 12 — coordinating all instructional logistics (grading workflows, weekly operations, etc.)
- Delivered weekly office hours, prepared lecture support materials, and led course review lectures
- Aggregate teaching evaluation score: 4.25/5.0
Head Teaching Assistant (Head TA) – Numerical Methods
Caltech, ACM 11 (80+ students)
Caltech, ACM 11 (80+ students)
- Directed a team of 5 — aligning weekly responsibilities and ensuring consistent execution of tasks
- Delivered weekly office hours, graded weekly assignments, and provided in-lecture support for instructor
- Aggregate teaching evaluation score: 4.80/5.0
AWARDS
Gee Family Poster Award (Helmholtz/Laplace PDE Solver)
Bonnie-Cashin Essay Award
WORK EXPERIENCE
Operations Coordinator
Satcom Technologies Ltd
Satcom Technologies Ltd
- Prepared and processed documents for the National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research
- Managed inventory for over $50,000 worth of equipment
- Coordinated transport for staff and equipment to field sites under tight deadlines
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Student–Faculty Conference Co-chair
Caltech, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Caltech, Applied and Computational Mathematics
- Liaised between faculty and students to align degree objectives with student needs
- Analyzed peer program data to identify structural differences in ACM degree
- Presented findings to faculty and peers, proposing actionable improvements
SKILLS
Programming Languages: Python, MATLAB, Java, C, R, SQL
Technologies and Tools: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, HPC, Git, Jupyter, Google Colab, Microsoft Suite, Dropbox, Data Analysis, LaTeX