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Research Scientist

New York University

Mechatronics, Controls, and Robotics Laboratory

• Developed an indoor localization system for the elderly using ambient Wi-Fi and inertial measurement units.
• Trained machine learning models to detect and track physical and breathing exercises, ensuring therapy compliance and proper exercise monitoring.
• Leveraged Large Language Models (LLMs) to facilitate natural language communication with robots, enabling users to provide higher-level instructions and utilizing LLM agents to ensure task completion by the robot.

Graduate Instructor

New York University

Automatic Controls Laboratory

• Taught a laboratory course that introduced students to data acquisition and control boards, system modeling, identification, and control, and methods such as PID control and LQR control.

Instructor

New York University

K12 Center of STEM Education

• Conducted the NYU Summer Program in Automation, Robotics, and Coding (SPARC).
• Designed the curriculum and introduced high school students to robotics, mechatronics, and programming.

Graduate Instructor

New York University

Measurement Systems Laboratory

• Taught a laboratory course that introduced students to standard laboratory equipment, data acquisition and control boards, measurement techniques related to temperature, frequency, electricity, rotation, and harmonics.

Research Fellow

New York University

Mechatronics, Controls, and Robotics Laboratory

• Started ambient assistive technology research at MCRL, focusing on improving quality of life for seniors through the development of AI and ML applications, robotics, mobile devices, and wearable sensors.
• Conducted comprehensive human data collection on breathing and physical exercises with over 100 participants, resulting in the creation of multiple datasets at MCRL. These datasets are being used in ongoing and future research projects at MCRL, facilitating advancements in long-term health monitoring.
• Carried out Institutional Review Board (IRB) application process for data collection involving human subjects.
• Developed audio/vision-based systems employing deep learning to monitor therapy compliance for Lymphedema prevention.
• Designed wearable and vision-based sensors for stroke rehabilitation and therapy compliance monitoring to improve patient outcomes and adherence to therapy.
• Authored and co-authored seven peer-reviewed papers and filed patents, contributing to the academic community.
• Collaborated with 8 PhD students and mentored 20 master’s and 11 bachelor’s students over several projects.

Engineer

LearnOBots

• Maintained educational modules and kits used for fostering hands-on learning and practical application of theory.
• Taught interdisciplinary STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) courses to high school students, enhancing their understanding of complex concepts through interactive learning.

Research Assistant

University Teknologi Brunei

Electrical and Communication Engineering Department

• Conducted extensive research on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), including the development of dynamic models for quadcopter performance analysis and simulation and software implementation of mathematical models.
• Integrated hardware and software components, ensuring seamless hardware-software integration for improved system performance.

Engineering Intern

University Teknologi Brunei

Electrical and Communication Engineering Laboratory

• Troubleshot, repaired, calibrated, tested, and installed various electrical and electronic laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and accuracy.
• Managed inventory and performed routine maintenance of laboratory equipment to support efficient laboratory operations and minimize downtime

PhD

New York University, New York, US

Mechanical Engineering

• Robot perception, Robots for disability
• Machine learning
• Probability and stochastic processes
• Optimal and learning control for robotics
• Robotic gait and manipulation
• Writing and communication for engineers
• Interactive medical robotics

Master

New York University, New York, US

Mechatronics and Robotics

• Mechatronics
• Simulation tools for robotics
• Introduction to robot mechanics
• Advanced mechatronics
• Fundamentals of robot mobility
• Entrepreneurship
• Linear control theory and design
• Networked robotics systems

Bachelor

Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Brunei Darussalam

Electrical Engineering

• Fiber optic communications
• Microwave systems
• Communication systems
• Embedded systems
• Control systems
• Microcomputer engineering
• Electromagnetic fields and waves
• Electrical circuits
• Digital electronics
• Mathematics for engineers

NYU Tandon School of Engineering Fellowship

New York University

The NYU SOE Fellowship is awarded to students to conduct research in the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. It covers tuition and provides a monthly stipend for living expenses.

Fulbright Scholarship for Graduate Students

United States Educational Foundation

The Fulbright Scholarship is awarded to students for graduate study in the United States. It covers tuition and provides a monthly stipend for living expenses.

Best Student Award in Electrical & Electronic Engineering Major in Communication

Universiti Teknologi Brunei

The Best Student Award is given to the student with the highest GPA in the Electrical & Electronic Engineering Major in Communication.

Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship

Government of Brunei Darussalam

The Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship is awarded to students for undergraduate study in Brunei Darussalam. It covers tuition and provides a monthly stipend for living expenses.

Wireless Earphone-based Real-Time Monitoring of Breathing Exercises: A Deep Learning Approach

2024 IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Conference

Using Capability Maps Tailored to Arm Range of Motion in VR Exergames for Rehabilitation

2024 IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Conference

Containment, Treatment, and Removal of Aerosolized Viral Contamination

Patent

A Lymphatic Drainage Robot for Lymphedema Rehabilitation

2022 IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Conference

Range of Motion Assessment using a Digital Voice Assistant

2022 IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Conference

A COVID-19 Emergency Response for Remote Control of a Dialysis Machine with Mobile HRI

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

A Wearable Pendant Sensor to Monitor Compliance with Range of Motion Lymphatic Health Exercise

2020 IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Conference

Wearable Inertial Sensors for Range of Motion Assessment

IEEE Sensors Journal