Ph.D. Researcher, Neural Interaction Lab, Stanford University (2022-Present)
Investigating neural and physiological mechanisms of olfactory perception, studying interactions between respiration, brain activity, and sensory processing
Developing signal processing algorithms to analyze multimodal physiological recordings including EEG and electrogastrograms (EGG)
Designing and fabricating flexible bioelectronic sensing devices
Super UROP Scholar, Microsystems Technology Laboratories, MIT (2020-2022)
Fabricated graphene sensors in MIT.nano for electronic nose applications
Simulated GaN photonic and electronic devices using Silvaco
Characterized FETs and diodes and compared measurements with device simulations
Undergraduate Researcher, Bioelectronics Lab, MIT (2021-2022)
Developed neural probes designed to promote innervation and reduce tissue scarring
Learned electronic and optical microfabrication processes
Visiting Scientist, Laboratory of Bioelectronics & Biosensors, ETH Zurich (2021)
Bachelor’s Thesis
Investigated plasticity in engineered biological neural networks on CMOS arrays
Conducted cell culture and electrophysiology experiments
Undergraduate Researcher, Langer & Traverso Lab, MIT (2020)
Studied RNA expression changes caused by ingestible electronic devices in GI tissue
Industry Experience
Hardware Engineering Intern, NextSense Inc., Mountain View, CA (2024)
Modified chemical processes to reduce impedance and improve electrode contact for in-ear EEG sensors
Contributed to next-generation sensor and device hardware development
Antenna Products & RF Design Intern, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, Redondo Beach, CA (2017-2022)
Developed algorithms using VGG-19, ResNet50, and Inception-ResNetV2 for extraterrestrial life detection
Automated analog circuit design workflows using Linux, Anaconda, and Cadence
Designed 5G CMOS low-noise amplifier and performed RF simulations
Designed antennas using Antenna Magus, MATLAB, and CST Microwave Studio
Built and deployed a high-altitude celestial navigation device
Developed N-path filters for anti-jamming applications
Awards & Fellowships
Stanford Bio-X Food Fellowship (2025-2026)
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2022-2025)
Stanford Neurotech Training Program Fellow (2023-2025)
Intel International Science & Engineering Fair – 3rd Place, Embedded Systems (2017)
California State Science Fair – 1st Place (2014, 2017), 2nd Place (2018)
MIT Machine Learning Hackathon – 3rd Place (2020)
Technical Skills
Software
Cadence
CST Microwave Studio
Antenna Magus
Simulink
Silvaco
LTSpice
Hardware
Network analyzers
Signal generators
Antenna range testing
DC probe stations
Microfabrication
E-beam deposition
ALD
Spin coating
Chemical etching
Maskless aligner
Programming
Python
C
MATLAB
Linux
Languages
English (Advanced)
Japanese (Advanced)
Chinese (Basic)
Service and Leadership
President, Graduate Society of Women Engineers (2025-Present)
Stanford Graduate Community Engaged Teaching Fellowship (2025-Present)
Stanford Pathways to Neuroscience Fellow (2025-Present)
Mentorship Chair, Women in Electrical Engineering (2024-Present)
Stanford Graduate Community Associate (2023-Present)