Systems Software
Independent living for vision-impaired individuals requires them to perform daily object-reaching tasks, such as grasping an apple to eat. But without precise spatial awareness, even simple…
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
This project explores the application of physics and calculus to predict and optimize the trajectory of a basketball shot using a pendulum mechanism. First, I calculated the velocity of the…
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Efficient path planning for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) is crucial for improving their operational efficiency in ocean exploration, ocean monitoring, and commercial activities. We…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Political polarization creates echo chambers where misinformation thrives. When misinformation aligns with political ideologies, it reinforces biases and obstructs progress on issues like cl…
Translational Medical Science
There is an increasing consumer demand for effective natural products with fewer synthetic chemicals. In the United States, antiperspirants and deodorants are very common hygiene items used…
Biochemistry
With implications in diseases such as monocytic leukemia, sarcoidosis, and Alzheimers, the detection of lysozyme, an antimicrobial enzyme, remains central in the development of precise antib…
Materials Science
Cancer’s therapeutic landscape is significantly limited; chemotherapeutics indiscriminately target rapidly dividing cells, adversely affecting healthy tissues. While targeted nanomedicines a…
Microbiology
E. coli outbreaks linked to romaine lettuce in Yuma, Arizona, have been a persistent public health concern. This study explores a solution to mitigating bacterial contamination using sonific…
Environmental Engineering
Despite our planet being covered with 75% water, still over 40% of the global population does not have access to sufficient clean water. Therefore, this project aimed to tap on the largest s…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent social interaction deficits and repetitive behaviors. Current FDA-approved drugs reduce irritabili…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Currently, 40% of the world's population is impacted by limited access to water resources, and conditions will only worsen due to climate change. This water scarcity endangers agricultural p…
Environmental Engineering
Strong hurricanes in recent years have brought record-high storm surges to coastal areas in the US. Their devastating effects on life, property, and the environment require continuous effort…
Materials Science
Concrete has historically been an integral part of human infrastructure, but the methods and recipes for making this material are varied. One family of materials proposed for concrete synthe…
Systems Software
Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a leading cause of vision loss projected to affect 130 million people by 2030, is often undetected until advanced stages due to subtle early symptoms, leading to c…
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
The foundation of my research lies in my commitment to finding innovative, impactful solutions to real-world problems with Quantum science. I conducted independent research to identify and d…
Systems Software
High energy consumption in AI data centers can be attributed to several factors; however, the most notable issue is inefficiencies within their main processing units, the graphics processing…
Plant Sciences
This project explores a cost-effective method to improve nutrient uptake in wheat using mycorrhizal fungi. These fungi form a symbiotic relationship with plant roots, aiding nutrient absorpt…
Physics and Astronomy
Ultra-high-precision sensors are essential in research areas including earthquake detection, medical imaging, autonomous vehicle navigation, and the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave O…
Mathematics
I present a new method for enhancing symbolic regression for differential equations via dimensional analysis, specifically Ipsens' and Buckingham Pi methods. Since symbolic regression often…
Animal Sciences
This research proposed methods to enhance targeted crop pollination by training honeybees using synthetic floral mimic scents. Honeybees were individually trained through the Proboscis Exten…
Materials Science
As climate change nears an irreversible tipping point, projections show that even with solar and wind power deployment, renewable energy production is expected to fall short of global energy…
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Diabetes mellitus is one of the various types of major metabolic diseases that affect over 800 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. The number of people livi…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Stroke survivors often face cognitive challenges and neurodegeneration due to stroke- induced secondary neurodegeneration (Ong). This project aimed to address this by developing and testing…
Physics and Astronomy
The Einstein-de Haas Effect is a fundamental effect first discovered in 1908. The experiment investigates the effect in which a ferromagnetic material is presented with an outside magnetic f…
Materials Science
The rapidly growing field of electronic skin faces a critical challenge: the development of interface materials that are conductive, soft, and compatible with human skin to effectively monit…
Chemistry
The impacts of phosphate pollution on eutrophic ecosystems are debilitating, often causing excessive algae growth which leads to the formation of dead zones. To combat the harmful impacts of…
Technology Enhances the Arts
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) aids people with speech difficulties, especially ASD; however, limited research exists regarding forms of AAC designed specifically for semi-…
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Growing automotive emissions are contributing to climate change and a decrease in air quality. Reducing these emissions is a prevalent concern and drag reduction technology is one method of…
Microbiology
The use of mouthwash is widely recommended by dental professionals and endorsed by organizations such as the American Dental Association for its potential to improve oral hygiene. This exper…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Entrepreneurial gender disparities have immense economic and social costs: the world loses $23 million in potential gross domestic product every minute, and promoting women entrepreneurs is…