PhD Candidate · AI Researcher · Educator

Building intelligent systems that matter.

I develop rigorous, interpretable AI for medical imaging, healthcare, and cybersecurity—and bring that same curiosity and clarity into the classroom.

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Research profile13 publications
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Research with reach

At the intersection of rigor, relevance, and real-world impact.

My work applies machine learning and deep learning to the places where reliable decisions matter most—from segmenting brain tumors in multimodal MRI to detecting evolving threats in network traffic.

I am especially interested in efficient, interpretable models and in helping students connect strong technical foundations to consequential problems.

What I bring

Three threads. One purpose.

Research and teaching grounded in technical depth, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and practical outcomes.

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Medical AI

Robust segmentation and classification for MRI, CT, ultrasound, and clinical text.

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02

Adaptive Systems

Continual learning and uncertainty-aware methods built for changing real-world environments.

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03

Student Growth

Patient, practical mentoring that develops confidence, independence, and critical thinking.

Teaching approach

I believe the best academic work makes complex ideas clear, equips students to do brave work, and creates knowledge others can build on.

Let’s build what’s next

Looking for a faculty colleague who can connect AI, impact, and students?

I welcome conversations about faculty opportunities, research collaborations, and student mentorship.

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