Research Interests

I am interested in research that uses technical and theoretical expertise to applied issues. In practice, that looks like utilizing cybersecurity, machine learning, and human-computer interaction principles to innovate solutions to real-world issues.

Research Experience

  • Research Assistant

    University of North Florida • January 2025 - Present

    Developed large language model approach to analyze misconceptions in students' learning. Leveraged natural language processing techniques to identify common misunderstandings and provide targeted feedback to improve educational outcomes. AMD Project I am gaining hands-on experience in machine learning and AI, contributing to research in STEM education. Currently, I am working on developing an automated feedback generation pipeline for student learning, funded through a personally developed grant proposal. AFG Project

  • NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates Fellow

    University of North Carolina at Charlotte • May 2025 – July 2025

    Conducted research at an NSF-funded research site focused on cyber-physical attacks against power grid infrastructure. Developed novel educational cybersecurity activity for real-world power grid simulation platform Authored accepted paper to the 29th Colloquium™.

  • NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates Volunteer

    University of Texas at Arlington • March 2025 – May 2025

    Researched at an NSF-funded research site focused on natural language processing for animal communications. Investigated linguistic properties of animal vocalizations through collecting and annotating multimedia communication data with machine learning and bioacoustics techniques. Worked with AniVoice, an open-source platform designed to process, analyze, and transcribe animal sounds into phonetic symbols.

Publications & Presentations

    Papers

  • "Teaching Infrastructure Security Through Interactive Experiences” Accepted to The Colloquium™ 2025.
  • “Exploring the Feasibility of Detecting Physics Student Misconceptions Through Writing Assignments Using Large Language Models.” Submitted to EACL 2026.

    • Posters & Presentations

  • “Teaching Infrastructure Security Through Interactive Experiences.” OUR Summer Research Symposium, UNC Charlotte, July 2025.
  • “Detecting Physics Student Misconceptions Through Writing Assignments by Utilizing Large Language Models.” School of Computing Symposium, Oral Presentation, UNF, April 2025. (Faculty & Staff Choice Award)
  • “Detecting Physics Student Misconceptions Through Writing Assignments by Utilizing Large Language Models.” SOARS Symposium, Oral Presentation, UNF, April 2025.

Grants & Fellowships

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