I’m interested in topics such as bioengineering, biochemistry, and sustainability. I’m excited to explore areas like medical devices and biomaterials with my research!

I am passionate about exploring how science can directly improve lives, whether through understanding brain function or enhancing healthcare access. As a Research Assistant in the Eisch Lab, I have been investigating the intricate cell circuitry in a mouse model of Dravet Syndrome, a pediatric epileptic disorder. With the support of UScholars, I spent this past summer deepening my research, which also included developing a machine learning model to study psychosocial stress behaviors in mice. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to research that bridges the gap between fundamental science and real-world applications. 

My interest in applying science to improve healthcare also led me to spend the summer of 2023 in Madurai, India, where I conducted a study on eHealth readiness at Aravind Eye Care Systems. Supported by the Center for the Advanced Study of India (CASI), this experience allowed me to see firsthand the challenges and opportunities in implementing digital health solutions in low-resource settings. 

I've also been fortunate to connect with the broader Penn and Philadelphia community outside the lab. I’ve participated in Penn Dance and Penn Chamber, volunteered at CHOP, served as a Research Peer Advisor, and advised the College Dean as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board (DAB).

• Research Assistant: Eisch Lab, Hippocampal Circuitry in Brain Health, Injury, and Disease (April 2023 - present)
• Co-investigator: Aravind Eye Hospital, Digital Habits, Access, and Attitudes of Patients at an Eye Hospital in Southern India (June 2023 - present)
• PMG Group Lead (May 2024 - present)

I’m a sophomore from California, majoring in Bioengineering and minoring in Chemistry with a pre-med focus. My research interests center around diagnostic and therapeutic biomedical devices. I completed a research internship at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation with the support of UScholars working on microfluidics and organs-on-a-chip, and now I’m an undergraduate researcher in the Jiang Group, where I work on bioelectronics and biosensors for precision health. On campus, I’m an active member of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) and the Penn Undergraduate Biotech Society (PUBS). In my free time, I love hitting the gym, exploring new foods, and spending time with friends and family.

• Undergraduate Research Assistant at Jiang Group
• Research Intern at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation
• Regeneron STS Scholar

As a third-year bioengineering major, I’m enthusiastic about studying the intersections between my major and neurology through translational research. A majority of my work concerns the application of neuromodulation (modifying neural activity by delivering electric/magnetic impulses) and how these techniques can be used to clinically alleviate cognitive impairments in various mechanisms of disease/injury (stroke, dementia, small vessel disease, etc). With UScholars' support in Summer 2025, I've continued my research with Dr. Kelly Sloane at the Laboratory for Cognition and Neural Stimulation (LCNS) while exploring new areas of interest. These projects range from benchmarking large language models (LLMs) as alternative methods to automate time and labor-intensive processes in the transcription of impaired speech to surveying healthcare providers and patients to evaluate the quality of care in post-stroke patients. Outside of research, I enjoy perusing through second-hand bookstores and learning trendy choreographies that I find on YouTube with friends.

• Peer Mentor Group Lead
• SEAS Orientation Peer Advisor