Nikan

Machine learning model for mental health assessment and prediction. Analyzes behavioral and psychological data to identify mental health patterns and risk factors.

AI agents trained using NEAT (NeuroEvolution of Augmenting Topologies) to play Flappy Bird and balance an inverted pendulum through neural network evolution.

Implementation of a recursive descent parser for programming language syntax analysis. Performs lexical analysis, parsing, and syntax tree generation for custom grammar specifications.

IBNet: Inverted Bottleneck Network for Lightweight Automatic Speech Recognition

2026/05 - 2026/05

Co-authored IBNet, an ASR model integrating inverted bottleneck modules into QuartzNet's convolution framework, achieving competitive word error rates on LibriSpeech. Presented at IEEE/ACIS SERA/ICIS 2026.

Intern - Kelson Marine

2024/06 - 2024/09

Developed an interactive VR experience of a kelp farm using Unity and XR Toolkit. Designed UI elements for enhanced user interaction, developed scripted events and animations to improve storytelling, and utilized C# scripting throughout the experience.

Silver Ambassador - Cybersecurity Ambassador Program

2023/08 - 2024/05

Conducted informative presentations on social media safety at Scarborough Library, addressing essential tips on online privacy and security. Utilized interactive tools and real-life examples to engage attendees, and encouraged active participation through Q&A sessions to create an open learning environment.