About me
Humans are complicated, computers are cool. Thus I use computers to better understand people. My research interests involve investigating how people understand and process information using mixed reality. Currently, I'm working on my PhD in Computer Science at the University of Central Florida, where I'm part of the Synthetic Reality Lab (SREAL), advised by Dr. Gregory F. Welch and Dr. Gerd Bruder.
I completed my undergrad at the University of Minnesota where I studied Computer Science as well as Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, with a Chinese concentration. Through my time in the Illusioneering Lab advised by Dr. Evan Suma Rosenberg, I discovered my love of research. My work involved 3D user interfaces as well as the understanding and mitigation of cybersickness (motion sickness in VR). I received an Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Honorable Mention by the Computing Research Associate in recognition of my work with Dr. Suma Rosenberg.
During my undergrad, I also spent three summers interning for Xbox. I worked on projects ranging from Services and Operations, to Accessibility Compliance, as well as Safety and Content Moderation. Many of these projects involved applying AI and machine learning to a Gaming context.
Catch me outside the lab rock climbing, playing too much pinball, or exploring new cafes and street markets!
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