Experience

  1. Research Assistant

    University of Waterloo
    • Developed EEG- and ML-based pilot stress detection models using in-flight data.
    • Designed a real-time data platform for aviation performance assessment.
    • Contributed to the Sustainable Aeronautics research initiative (WISA).
  2. Graduate Teaching Assistant

    University of Waterloo
    • Assisted courses such as Data Structures and Algorithms, Cognitive Ergonomics, and Optimization.
    • Delivered tutorials and provided individual student support.

Education

  1. Ph.D. in Systems Design Engineering (Aeronautics)

    University of Waterloo
    Researching pilot training and performance evaluation using computational cognitive modeling and machine learning. Supervised by Dr. Shi Cao and Dr. Michael Barnett-Cowan.
  2. M.A.Sc. in Systems Design Engineering

    University of Waterloo
    Thesis: Modeling Pilot Flight Performance on Pre-Flight and Take-Off Tasks with A Cognitive Architecture.
    Supervised by Dr. Shi Cao.
  3. B.Sc. Computer Science

    University of New Mexico
    Minored in Mathematics.
    Awarded the International Amigo Scholarship.