Academic Projects

A comprehensive overview of my research projects spanning astrophysics, quantum optics, and engineering.

Multi-messager Astronomy

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

July, 2024 - Present

As a researcher at MIT, I collaborated on the AMPLFI project, focusing on advanced gravitational wave data processing and real-time analysis:

  • Benchmarked waveform generation models such as IMRPhenomD, reducing overfitting by 40%.
  • Designed a data resampling strategy, increasing efficiency threefold in large-scale datasets.
  • Optimized machine learning algorithms for parameter estimation, reducing runtime by 83%.
  • Developed preprocessing modules for real-time detection of astrophysical merger events.

Gravitational Wave Data Analysis

California Institute of Technology

July - August, 2021

During my summer research at Caltech, I worked on the LIGO project to analyze gravitational wave signals using Bayesian inference:

  • Developed and fine-tuned LIGO data pipelines for merger event detection.
  • Innovated a data-fitting method using the Gravitational Wave Template Bank.
  • Detected over 50 potential black hole and neutron star merger events.
  • Explored frequency-domain transformations to enhance signal clarity.

21 cm Radio Astronomy

Princeton University

June - December, 2021

At Princeton, I investigated the Milky Way's rotational dynamics and dark matter distribution:

  • Mapped the Galactic differential rotation model at 1,000 light-year scales using GLON survey data.
  • Published findings in the Journal of Physics: Conference Series (2287 012038), confirming the existence of a dark matter halo.
  • Utilized spectral decomposition techniques to examine gravitational influences.

Greenhouse Monitoring and Control System

Northern Arizona University

September, 2021 - May, 2022

For my capstone project, I led the design and implementation of an IoT-based greenhouse system:

  • Designed hardware modules to monitor environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and light levels.
  • Developed an automated control system using Arduino and PostgreSQL.
  • Ensured system reliability through rigorous testing and iterative improvements.

Quantum Key Distribution Systems

QuantumCTek

June - August, 2023

At QuantumCTek, I contributed to the development of advanced quantum communication technologies:

  • Implemented BB84 and E91 QKD protocols for real-world quantum encryption systems.
  • Developed photon-encoded communication schemes to enhance security in data transmission.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams to integrate QKD into networking environments.