Projects and Awards
Projects
A Web App to Support Faculty Research Collaboration
Built a web app that helps Washington University professors find potential research collaborators by matching faculty expertise, CVs, and Google Scholar profiles. The goal is to make research connections faster, smarter, and easier to discover.
AI-Powered Food Allergy Safety App
Developed an AI-powered food allergy safety app that turns ingredient-list photos into personalized safety guidance. Using a retrieval-augmented generation pipeline supported by more than 23,000 peer-reviewed articles and FDA food allergy guidelines, the app helps users make more informed food choices based on their allergy and medical history.
Awards
NeuroShield for Stroke: Win the Golden Hour
Honorable Mention at Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision National Science Competition (with Emma Huang), 2026
Designed a concept for a wearable stroke-support device that uses targeted cooling and ultrasound technology to help protect the brain during a stroke and increase the window of time for emergency medical care.
Are Residential Wind Turbines Worth the Money and the Environment?
Bayer Fund Top Young Scientist Award, 2022
Studied the costs, benefits, and environmental impact of residential wind turbines in St. Louis. The project developed practical guidelines to help homeowners decide whether small-scale wind energy is a realistic and sustainable option for their homes.
Are Retailers of Ugly Fruits and Vegetables a Solution to the Food Waste Epidemic?
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics St. Louis Young Scientist Award, 2021
Explored how retailing “ugly” fruits and vegetables can reduce food waste and encourage more sustainable consumer behavior at the household level.