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

My research interests primarily involve psychoanalysis, gender, and memory, which I synthesize with creative writing. Currently, I’m working on a short story collection in conversation with these themes, as well as class. For the upcoming year with University Scholars, I intend to support the project’s new stories, by researching thought processes and bodily disalienation. Previously, I’ve conducted a study on the effect of humor on learning and student engagement. In my free time, I enjoy coaching Speech for the Bronx High School of Science, producing theatre on campus, and acting as a cast member and Co-Head Writer of Mask and Wig, a musical sketch comedy group.

As a biochemistry and mathematical economics major, my research interests center on genetics and its transformative potential for global development. At the Smilow Research Center under Dr. Kiran Musunuru, a leading physician-scientist, I focused on genetic engineering tools for therapeutic solutions to hypoglycemia, optimized CRISPR gesicle delivery methods, and investigated genetic approaches to treat Marfan syndrome. These projects deepened my interest in CRISPR technology and its practical applications, motivating my transition to my current lab to focus more on developing these technologies. 

Currently, I am a Research Assistant in Dr. Rahul Kohli’s lab at the University of Pennsylvania, enhancing CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing efficiency through innovative DNA delivery methods. We explore strategies to improve the delivery of double-stranded and single-stranded DNA, addressing challenges like cellular toxicity and inefficient DNA delivery in primary cells. This involves engineering proteins for more effective and targeted genetic material delivery into cells. 

My interest in developmental economics complements my biochemistry research, as both disciplines aim to create sustainable solutions for global challenges. I am passionate about applying economic principles to foster sustainable development and improve living standards globally. My studies allow me to analyze the economic and social impacts of scientific innovations, particularly biotechnological advancements, on global economic development. 

As a Perry World House Fellow, I engage in discussions on international relations and policy, bridging the gap between scientific innovation and global development. Outside academics, I serve as the elected vice chair of the International Students Advisory Board, representing over 5,000 students. Additionally, I am a sprinter in the 100-meter dash, have a keen eye for classic continental literature, and have a deep interest in learning new languages.

• University Scholar 
• Research Assistant to Dr. Kiran Musunuru, Smilow Research Center 
• Research Assistant to Dr. Rahul Kohli, University of Pennsylvania

During the summer of 2025, I was in the University of Chicago’s Materials Research Engineering and Sciences Center (MRSEC) REU program where I worked on a computational biochemistry project on calculating the binding free energies of peripheral membrane proteins to membranes. In the upcoming academic year, I hope to continue my research on studying whether the collective motion of low Reynold number organisms can enhance particle entrainment.

• First Exposure to Research in the Biological Sciences (FERBS) Fellow
• Herb It Forward Scholar

• Software Development Engineer Intern at Amazon Web Services
• Second author of "Deep Learning Respiratory Motion Correction for Real-Time Cardiac MRI," accepted at the Radiological Society of North America
• Research Assistant to Dr. Duncan Watts, Computational Social Science Laboratory

My research interests are in the realm of global macroeconomics, monetary policy, financial economics, and investment management. Specifically, I enjoy analyzing the financial underpinnings of both macroeconomic trends as well as fundamentals investing in businesses, all in the purpose of bringing together applied mathematics, financial economics, and behavioral economics together to improve investing success. I have worked in London for a global macro hedge fund as a trading intern analyzing rates and in New York at a derivatives hedge fund researching convertible bonds and portfolio management. In terms of independent research, I am currently looking into conducting an analysis of equity swaps markets and the advantage is poses to hedge funds when taking market neutral trading strategies, and quantifying their benefits and costs in the purpose of informing manager decision making. Outside of my research, I enjoy running, rowing (casually), watching soccer, and playing poker.

• University Scholar
• Summer Intern at Capstone Investment Advisors
• Summer Intern at Capula Investment Management

My research interests focus on the political implication of storytelling. I study English with a Concentration in Critical Theory and Political Science with a Concentration in Political Theory. Currently, I am working on an independent research project on literary interpretation in sedition trials of the British Raj. I am also assisting Professor Batten on their monograph on medieval masculinities. I am a 2025-26 Andrea Mitchell Fellow, and I am a research assistant at the Center for Advanced Study of India. This summer, I am a Dow Jones News Fund Intern at Chalkbeat. On campus, I work at the Marks Writing Center as a Penn Writing Fellow. I am the Editor in Chief of Penn's arts and culture magazine, 34th Street. 

Last summer I conducted field research on the literary market of College Street in Kolkata, India is funded by the Center for Advanced Study of India, Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting, Penn South Asian Center, and Vitale Digital Media Lab. My previous work experience includes interning as a Fox Fellow at CHILD USA as well as teaching poetry at Writers in the Schools. I have previously worked as a research assistant for the Computational Social Science Lab Penn Media Accountability Project and at Penn Digital Humanities Lab on Dr. Brent Cebul's project regarding mortgage equity distribution post World War II. In 2023, I received the Universe in Verse prize from the Kelly Writers House to research visually representing spoken word poetry through linguistic analysis. My writing can be found in The New York Times, Dirt Media, Teen Vogue, Philadelphia Obituary Project, Chalkbeat, and the Philadelphia Citizen.

• Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting Fellow
• 2025-2026 Andrea Mitchell Fellow
• Stallybrass Prize Winner