Hi! My name is Andrew, and my research interests are mathematical logic and philosophy (of mathematics). I’ve recently been researching finite model theory with hopes of making progress on a finite preservation theorem that holds in intuitionistic logic. I work closely with Dr. Scott Weinstein, director of Penn’s interdisciplinary Logic and Computation Group.

My previous experience at Penn was with Dr. Hermann Pfefferkorn’s paleobotany lab, describing Incertae sedis taxa of Mississippian period flora swept into present-day Peru. I also briefly worked with Dr. Doug Jerolmack on a NASA funded trip to White Sands National Park, which aimed at improving robot-aided exploration of planetary environments.

While not at Penn, I work as an apprentice funeral director in greater Philadelphia, and more recently, funeral home operations and consulting. I feel committed to helping families find closure by serving those who can no longer speak for themselves. I am enrolled as a part-time student at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, where I am pursuing my licensure. I also help facilitate a student-run grief support group on Penn's campus.

Feel free to reach out, I would love to answer any questions you may have, or just to chat!

• Facilitator of Penn's chapter of Actively Moving Forward, a student run grief support group
• Fellow of the Collegium Institute
• 2022 Medical Humanities fellow

My research interests lie at the intersection of artificial intelligence and robotics, particularly in addressing sensing and perception challenges using computer vision and machine learning. Since my freshman year at Penn, I have pursued this work at the GRASP Laboratory under the mentorship of Dr. Pratik Chaudhari. With the support of the University Scholars Program, I am conducting an independent research project to develop an automated system for real-time fruit mapping, counting, and yield estimation using AI-based methods.

Outside of research, I am involved with the entrepreneurship branch of the AI@Penn Club and the Penn Shotokan Karate Club.

I am interested in political psychology and how cognition affects foreign policy in South Asia. I am looking to develop a project within these interests.

Previously, I have worked in centers research education psychology and policy. I have particularly worked on a project analyzing the psychological effects of rhetoric education in secondary school curriculum.  

Outside of UScholars, I am involved in Penn Democrats (got to meet Kamala Harris, John Legend, many other cool people through advocacy work!) and the International Affairs Association. I also work at the Netter Center for Community Partnership's High School Voter Project as a school site coordinator. I love to sing, and I am trained in South Indian classical music--I'm looking forward to getting involved with some music groups on campus as well.

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 and computer sciences, but I've developed a curiosity for ecology and evolution. 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 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 currently working in the Brisson research lab, studying the disease ecology and evolution of ticks and their associated pathogens (such as those causing Lyme Disease). The work includes going out into the field to collect ticks, identifying species and cataloging them, and general lab work. Outside of Penn academics, I am involved in the Biosphere program and Penn Appétit.

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

Currently, my research interests lie in consumer retail, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, and I hope to look more into these fields and keep an open mind to others in the next couple of months. Additionally, I'm involved in the Consulting Committee of the Penn Social Entrepreneurship Movement and on the Finance Committee of the Wharton Retail Club on campus.

My research interests lie primarily in computer science and physics, as I have done past research in particle physics at the University of Mississippi and in data systems at Boston University's Data-intensive Systems and Computing Lab. I hope to develop my research skills further as a University Scholar.

I am curious about the effectiveness of government interventions in the economy to promote sustainable behaviour. For me, efficiency in this field includes not only gains in social welfare and the amount of tax revenue collected, but also real impact on the environment measured by decrease in rate of Earth’s atmospheric temperatures’ growth, for example. I have already investigated the Irish government’s policies to decrease emission of greenhouse gasses, in particular carbon taxes. During my exploration, I considered mainly economic factors of effectiveness of this intervention such as influence on consumers and producers of fuels and financial perks for the government. As an extension of this paper, I completed the Sciences Po course about politics and economics of International Energy to enhance my comprehension of this complex topic. When I was preparing my research, I realized that individual organizations and their actions play a crucial role in green transition and economic development overall. In the future, I want to focus my research on the intersection of Environmental Economics and Theory of Firm. By combining these fields, I will be able to better understand all aspects of economic decision-making concerning environmental action.

I am a Syrian-American student at the University of Pennsylvania studying International Relations. As a University Scholar, I hope to focus my research on migration policy, border externalization, and human rights in the European Union and its effects on the MENA region. I’ve participated in Penn’s Global Seminar (PGS) in Sofia, Bulgaria where I met with members of Parliament and Bulgaria's President, exploring how EU membership has shaped national migration strategies. Additionally, I will be participating in the Lex Fellowship in Genoa, Italy, to further my knowledge in international law through mock cases and law firm visits.

Beyond my research, I’m deeply engaged in campus life; I serve as the Engagement Co-Chair for Penn Traditions, helping foster school spirit and alumni relations. I’m also the Finance Chair for the Middle Eastern and North African Pre-Law Society (MENAPLS), where I support pre-law programming for underrepresented communities. Additionally, I’m interning with the Office of New Student Orientation and Academic Initiatives, working to support incoming first-year students. Through these experiences, I hope to pursue a career in international law and diplomacy, with a focus on centering marginalized voices in policymaking.

• LEDA Career Fellowship
• Lex Fellowship
• HIFF Scholar