I have a broad range of research interests across the natural and physical sciences. I have a particular interest in integrating the fields of biological, cognitive and computer sciences. Additionally, I am interested in applied research, i.e. research that can be implemented for real world use. I have worked the past three summers before college in Dr. Beverly Davidson’s lab at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's as a lab assistant. In addition to wet bench work and general lab work, I've also assisted a lab member in her study of the Fragile X Syndrome pre-mutation by rating the behavior of wildtype mice and mice with the pre-mutation. I am not currently working in a research lab, though I am taking a molecular biology lab course for the semester. Outside of Penn academics, I am involved in the Biosphere program.

• National Honor Society
• Former lab assistant in the CHOP research lab of Dr. Beverly Davidson

My research interests lie at the intersection of biology and economics, and I am particularly focused on using economics to solve healthcare issues. I am conducting research in health economics under Dr. Jalpa Doshi at the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE), where I evaluate access barriers to oral anti-cancer medication for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. In the past, I have conducted independent Drosophila research with the TRIP lab, where I investigated the effects of alumni compounds on fruit fly fertility. The following year, I served as a teaching assistant in the TRIP program, helping other students with their fruit fly research. Alongside my research, I’m a part of Penn Masti, a South Asian fusion dance team, the Daily Pennsylvanian’s Strategy & Promotions team, the Wharton Women MBA Mentorship Committee, and Wharton’s Agriculture Business Club.

• UScholars Summer Research Training Grant

I am interested in research at the intersection of computer science and pediatric disease and have spent my first year at Penn exploring both fields. This summer, I have been primarily working as a wet lab research assistant in the Wolpaw Lab at CHOP, in which I help create and assess 3D models for neuroblastoma. I am also part of the Shen Lab, where I have been exploring the use of AI for computational drug discovery. I am excited to merge the skills I gain from both experiences in my own independent project.

Outside of research, I am part of a variety of student organizations, including the Asian Pacific American Pre-Medical Student Association, Service Link, the Brain Exercise Initiative, and Penn Chamber. I am also a College Peer Advisor and love meeting new people and talking to them about research!

My research interests are in the intersection of Design and Biology. I am fascinated by how we can use design to improve or solve different biological problems. I am also curious about how different patterns in nature help shape the world of design, whether based on function or aesthetics. I have worked under Dr. Laia Mogas-Soldevila at DumoLabs Research since my sophomore year at Penn. This past summer I conducted research on Mycelium and its functionality. We have tested our creative approaches in the realm of Mycelium-Based Composites by using 3D printing. I am currently still working on this project and exploring more of Mycelium’s acoustic protective qualities. Outside of academics, I am involved in a business and cultural club called SEAC, where I help in member engagement and professional development.

• Mayor's Scholar
• Research Assistant to Dr. Laia Mogas-Soldevila at DumoLabs Research
• College mentor for SEA 2 Uni that helps high school students through the college application process
• PMG Group Lead