Developing customized large language models (LLMs) for practical applications in the civil engineering discipline
Summer 2025
Researching large language models (LLMs) for secure and accurate GUI task automation
Investigating the security and privacy implications of autonomous AI in LLM-powered applications (LPAs) by developing assessment rubrics and deploying practical implementations
Developed a research plan, maintained a progress journal, and created a research poster
Research poster awarded 2nd place at Women in Cybersecurity Conference on April 3rd, 2025
FALL 2024 & SPRING 2025
Funded by the NSF; three months of online mechatronics training, covering electrical, mechanical, robotics, controls, AI, and cybersecurity
Developed expertise in electrical and mechanical systems through hands-on training in mechatronics labs
Engaged with leading industrial partners, gaining hands-on exposure to real-world industrial applications of mechatronics
JAN 2025 - MAY 2025
Selected as a CAHSI - CRA scholar to attend CRA research workshops twice a month, as well as bi-weekly meetings as part of the Undergraduate Research Community
Awarded a financial stipend from the Computing Research Association
SPRING 2025
Awarded a voucher by Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) and Google to complete the Google Cybersecurity Program
Completed the Google course with a cohort
MAR 2025 - SEP 2025
Applied security updates and patches to reduce vulnerabilities
Investigated phishing emails, blocked malicious senders, and reported findings
FALL 2025
Coordinated a nationwide event of student-led volunteer service, with thousands of participants
Navigated complex regulations from varies entities to remain in compliance
Enhanced participation and volunteer hours by 100% through strategic partnerships with corporations for funding, non-profits, and varying university departments
MAY 2023 - MAY 2025