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New York, NY | (682) 559-3699

Education

• Columbia University
  2024 - 2026
  Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
  GPA 4.25/4.0

• Bard College at Simon’s Rock
  2021 - 2025
  Bachelor of Arts - Physics
  GPA 3.99/4.0
  Scholarships: Faculty Scholarship ($1500), Merit Scholarship ($15,000), Center for Talented Youth Scholarship ($30,000)

• Coppell High School (Grade 9-10)
  2019 - 2021
  GPA 3.98/4.0 Unweighted, 4.25/4.0 Weighted

Skills

• Technology: Microsoft Office, LaTeX, Maple, Premiere Pro
• Programming languages: Java, Python, C, JavaScript, MATLAB
• Languages: English (fluent), Chinese (native), Spanish (basic)
• Research: Solid-state physics, ultrasonic testing, data analysis, machine learning

Coursework

Computer Engineering:
Fundamentals of Computer Systems, Computer Networks, Embedded Systems

Computer Science:
Discrete Mathematics, Algorithms & Data Structures, Advanced Programming, Advanced Systems Programming, Computer Science Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Networked Autonomous Systems

Electrical Engineering:
Analog & Digital Electronics, Circuit Analysis, Signals and Systems, Electronic Circuits, Solid State Devices and Matters

Mathematics:
Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Real Analysis, Abstract Algebra

Physics:
Quantum Physics, Relativity & Cosmology, Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Thermodynamics

Chemistry:
General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry

Experience

Teaching Assistant
Columbia University | Jan. 2025 - present

• Teaching assistant for Fundamentals of Computer Systems (CSEE 3827)
• Developed and optimized exam problems. Created supplemental materials to enhance and extend lecture content.
• Disability Services notetaker for Fundamentals of Computer Systems, Signals and Systems, and Electronic Circuits

Research Assistant with Dr. Xia Zhou
Columbia University | Jan. 2025 - present

• Designed charger circuits to safeguard fabric pillow sensor control chips.
• Implemented an Arduino-based system to monitor sensor performance under varying pressure conditions.
• Fabricated and tested additional fabric pillow sensors to enhance reliability and functionality.

Research Assistant with Dr. Katayun Barmak
Columbia University | Sept. 2024 - present

• Utilizing PyTorch to train U-Net convolutional neural networks for polycrystalline grain boundary detection.
• Post-processed model predictions to create binarized images for data analysis workflows.
• Applied statistical methods to fine-tune models and compare different predictions against human hand tracing.

Physics Intern with Dr. Michael Bergman
Bard College at Simon’s Rock | Jun. 2022 - present

• Experimentally verified the effect of wavelength and grain size on longitudinal ultrasonic wave scattering patterns.
• Designed a Python program to locate and integrate the scattering echo amplitude, overcoming signal quality issues.
• Experimented with a new foil technique in high-temperature ultrasonic shear wave coupling.
• Submitted a poster to the 2024 SEDI Conference. Currently working on two manuscripts.

Tutor
Bard College at Simon’s Rock | Feb. 2022 - May 2024

• Peer tutor in math, physics, chemistry, and computer science. Class tutor for Quantum Physics, Classical Mechanics, and Ordinary Differential Equations.
• Guided students on math and CS projects, offering outline planning and step-by-step hints.
• Developed strong communication, mentoring, and problem-solving skills.

Research Assistant with Dr. Xi Chen
Zhejiang University | Mar. 2022 - Jul. 2024

• Published a paper on predicting the physio-chemical properties of pure organic chemical species.
• Trained dense neural networks, convolutional neural networks, and decision tree models and compared the results.
• Collaborated on revising and editing academic papers in machine learning models.

Activities

Programming Lead, Columbia Robotics Club
Oct. 2024 - present

• Founding member of the Combat Robot Subteam.
• Coordinating with the team lead and programming team to design robot hardware and software.
• Event supervisor for Robot Tour at the Columbia University Science Olympiad Invitational.

Executive Board Member, Columbia Data Science Society
Sept. 2024 - present

• Organizing data-science events and workshops for the Columbia community and the NYC area.

Organizational Committee Member, Columbia Global China Connection
Sept. 2024 - present

• Organizing social, cultural, and pre-professional events for Chinese students at Columbia.
• Collaborating with a team of 10 to manage GCC’s website and social media.

Member, Columbia University Chinese Students and Scholars Association
Sept. 2024 - present

• Member of the Community Development and Engagement Department.
• Contributed to planning large-scale social activities and community-building initiatives across campus.

President, Simon’s Rock Robotics Club
Sept. 2021 - May 2024

• Established a team of 10 from scratch; planned and allocated team budgets.
• Lectured Arduino lessons for beginners.
• Coordinated school-wide robot shows at club fairs and family weekends.

Member, Simon’s Rock STEM Competition Club
Sept. 2021 - May 2024

• Conducted weekly math modeling sessions, dedicating 3 hours per week to lead a team of 5.
• Competed in SCUDEM VIII and won the Outstanding Award.

Captain, AI & Robotics Academy
Sept. 2019 - May 2021

• Led a team of 8 in building, programming, and operating VEX robots.
• State semifinalist in 2020; regional champion and state quarterfinalist in 2021.

Volunteer, Coppell Biodiversity Education Center
Jan. - Apr. 2020

• Hosted activities for children and contributed to the community garden.

Online program, Center for Talented Youth at John Hopkins University
Summer 2020

• Course “Vocabulary, grammar and writing using STEM”;
• Course “Crafting the Essay.”

Awards and Honors

• Fisher Poster Session Contest, 2nd place (2024)
• Dean’s List (6 times, 2024)
• SCUDEM VIII Outstanding Award (2023)
• AP Scholar with Distinction (2021)
• VEX V5 Regional Champion & State finalist (2021)
• National Merit Commended Scholars Class of 2021, top 3-4% (2021)
• USACO Silver (2020)
• Microsoft Technology Associate Programming (Python) (2020)

Publications

Cao, X., Gong, M., Tula, A., Chen, X., Gani, R., & Venkatasubramanian, V. (2023). An Improved Machine Learning Model for Pure Component Property Estimation. Engineering.

Gong, M. & Bergman, M.I., (2024). Interpreting Inner Core Attenuation Scattering through Ultrasonic Experiments. Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors.

Interests

Arduino, Lego, combat robots; swimming, hiking, badminton

References

• Michael Bergman
  Emily H. Fisher Professor of Physics, Bard College at Simon’s Rock
  (413) 528-7432 | bergman@simons-rock.edu

• Xiaodong Wang Professor of Electrical Engineering, Columbia University

• David Myers
  Professor of Chemistry, Bard College at Simon’s Rock
  (413) 528-7436 | myersd@simons-rock.edu

• Miha Habič
  Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Bard College at Simon’s Rock
  (413) 528-7292 | mhabic@simons-rock.edu