Bio
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I am currently a third-year Ph.D student in Computer Science at the University of Chicago. I am a member of UChicago's SUPERGroup, led by Dr. Blase Ur. Most of my work right now involves working with Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT or Llama. I am interested in using LLMs as tools to preserve user's privacy and security, as well developing principled approaches for making LLMs safer tools to use in other contexts.


In the past, I worked with Dr. Richard Medford, Dr. Christoph Lehmann, and Dr. Sameh Saleh of UTSouthwestern's Clinical Informatics Center prior to starting my Ph.D. I mostly build machine learning models to supplement medical doctor's decision making.

I am also proudly Texan (born n' raised), biracial, bisexual, and nonbinary. Please feel free to refer to me with any pronouns you like.

Awards and Fellowships
  • [2022] I applied for and was granted an Inclusive Climate Grant (847.98$) in 2022 along with Jake Chanenson to start an initiative focused on providing LGBT+ students at all academic levels in UChicago's Physical Sciences Department an area to work, quietly socialize, and be seen by other LGBT+ students and allies.
  • [2021] I placed second in AMIA 2021's Best Student Paper Competition which came with a 300$ cash prize and free registration.
  • [2021] I was awarded the Crerar Fellowship (5000$) on the basis of being an exceptional applicant to UChicago's PhD program.
  • [2020] I was a Master's Research Fellowship Program (MRFP) fellow (1500$), awarded in 2020 based on the research merit of my Master's thesis.
  • [2017] I was awarded an Academic Excellence Scholarship (8000$) on the basis of high academic achievement.
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