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Researcher.
Driven by curiosity across multiple disciplines, I explore subjects ranging from quantum computing to the hidden language of online dissent, combining analytical rigor with a desire to understand how technology, society, and human experience intersect.
Rhythmiq
Autism Advocacy / Independent Research
Developing and evaluating an AI-powered dance-learning app that generates choreography from music, exploring how technology can make creative education more accessible to neurodivergent learners.
Published: Computer Science & Information Technology (CS & IT), NMOCT 2025.
Cambridge Centre for International Research
Quantum Computing & Financial Optimization / CCIR
Investigating quantum algorithms for risk-constrained portfolio optimization, comparing QAOA simulations against classical methods and evaluating performance under simulated hardware noise.
Accepted for Publication: Princeton Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (PJIR), 2026.
2026 UCSB SRA
Track 6 - Digital Frontlines
Examining how China's "lying flat" movement uses coded language, imagery, and humor to express dissent under social-media censorship.
Research Paper: Lying Flat Under Censorship: Tang Ping and Encoded Dissent on Chinese Social Media (2026).
2025 Stanford SNP-REACH
Genomic Research / Stanford University
Designing an accessible education platform and co-developing a peer-mentorship initiative to support neurodivergent students through inclusive learning and community engagement.
Project: Peeps&Buddies, presented to Dr. Lawrence Fung (2025).