CV
Research Interest
- My research approaches robotics from both theoretical and practical perspectives, aiming to bridge the gap between specialist and generalist robots by understanding and improving generalization limits across perception, prediction, and reasoning. Across these domains, I derive theoretical bounds on sensor-based and language-instructed autonomy, establish safety assurances via rigorous uncertainty quantification, probe generalizability of foundation models, and derive novel uncertainty quantification methods, improving both the performance and calibration of embodied AI.
Education
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2022 - Present Princeton University
- PhD, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Francis Robins Upton Fellowship
- Phillips Second-Year Fellowship
- Harari Post-generals Fellowship
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2018 - 2022 Duke University
- BSE, Mechanical Engineering
- BS, Physics
- Certificate, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Magna Cum Laude; Graduation with Distinction
Research Experience
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2022 - Present Princeton Intelligent Robot Motion Lab
Anirudha Majumdar - My research explores how robots can reliably operate in complex, unfamiliar environments. I focus on understanding and improving generalization of robotic policies across perception, prediction, and reasoning by enabling large foundation models to reason with trustworthy uncertainty.
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2020 — 2022 Duke Pratt Fellows
Stefan Goetz - I developed theories and simulations on control and optimization of lattice modular multilevel converters with serial and parallel connectivity. I obtained the most efficient control algorithms for lattice converters under requirements including converter size, input/output terminals, and output voltage/current.
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2019 — 2021 Duke Neutrino & Cosmology Group
Kate Scholberg - I worked on SNEWS (Supernova Early Warning System), produced sky maps with predicted supernova location and uncertainty intervals. I also analyze neutrino events detected at the Super-Kamiokande Detector.
Work and Leadership Experience
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2021 DukeEngage in Detroit
Consulting Intern, TechTown Detroit - Analyzed TechTown programs via interviews with program directors and clients.
- Provided suggestions for improving each program as well as recommendations for potential collaborations across programs.
- Served as peer mentor for 12 student entrepreneurs for Launch Detroit, a summer entrepreneurship camp for technology-oriented college students.
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2019 — 2022 Duke Motorsports Team
Wheels Subsystem Lead - Engaged other students to build and assemble wheels for the car competing in 2020 and 2021.
- Designed, modified, and performed analysis on the wheels for the car competing in 2021.
Honors and Awards
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Graduate - Harari Post-generals Fellowship (2024)
- Phillips Fellowship (2023)
- Francis Robins Upton Fellowship (2022)
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Undergraduate - Dean's List with Distinction (2018, 2019, 2021)
- Engineering Honor Societies: Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma
- Graduation with Distinction (2022)
Other Interests
- Languages: Mandarin (Native), Japanese (Fluent).
- Graduate Activities: Princeton Synchronized Figure Skating Club, Princeton HUA Chinese Dance Group
- Undergraduate Activities: Duke Anime Club (Founder), Duke Chinese Student Association (Treasurer).
- Interests: Drawing, Graphic Design, Figure Skating, Piano, Guitar, Chinese Dance.