Inspirational Quote
It's trust and character I need around me. Who you choose to be around you, let you know who you are. - Han Lue
About Me
Ph.D. candidate specializing in Autonomous Systems, focusing on Computer Vision, Object Detection, and Registration under the guidance of Dr. Qing Yang at the University of North Texas. My research aims to advance the domain of connected automated vehicles, contributing to safer and more efficient transportation systems. As a first-generation Hispanic student, I am passionate about mentoring and assisting students in STEM fields. I have actively served as a Graduate Representative Officer for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, supporting undergraduates in professional development, promoting graduate studies and research. With experience as a Teaching Assistant, I aspire to become a professor to teach and mentor future engineers and computer scientists.
Background
Hometown: Midland, TX
Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, University of North Texas (Expected 2025)
B.S. in Computer Science and B.S. in Mathematics, Sul Ross State University
International Summer School Program, Yonsei International Summer School, Seoul, Korea
Graduate Representative Officer, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, University of North Texas since 2022
Teaching Assistant for CSCE 1010 and CSCE 4600 at the University of North Texas
Electrical Mechanic at Carrillo's Automotive, Midland, TX
First-Generation Hispanic Student
Technical Skills & Expertise
Reviewer for IEEE conferences (INFOCOM, MOST)
Teaching and mentoring experience as a Teaching Assistant
Programming Languages > C#, C++, Python, MATLAB, LaTeX, HTML, CSS
Tools and Technologies > ROS, Git, Unity, PyCharm, Vim, VirtualBox
Languages > Fluent in English, Basic Spanish, Elementary Korean
Current Career Interests
Developing object detection systems with Cooperative Perception in the Autonomous Vehicles field, and promoting STEM education among underrepresented communities.
Future Goals
Complete my Ph.D. degree before turning 30
Publish innovative work in the object detection community
Become a professor at a university to teach and mentor students
Contribute significantly to the field of autonomous vehicles and connected systems
Continue supporting underrepresented groups in STEM through mentorship and outreach