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Research portfolio

Projects

Open-source tools and research infrastructure projects for the academic community.

01 / Current work

Active projects

Ongoing research, infrastructure, and collaborative initiatives.

2 projects

Summer 2026 — Present

Portfolio Website

A personal project to create a portfolio website to showcase my work.

Active

Design and implement a personal portfolio website using an Astro template. The website will showcase my projects, skills, and experience in a visually appealing and user-friendly manner.

Web Development
  • Utilized an Astro template to design and implement a responsive portfolio website.
  • Integrated various components to display projects, skills, and experience in an organized manner.
AstroGitHub Pages
Repository

Summer 2026 — Present

Subwoofer Redesign

A personal project to redesign a thrifted subwoofer.

Active

Design a new subwoofer PCB compatible with the existing enclosure of a Sony SA-WCT800 Active Subwoofer, that can connect via to an iPhone via Bluetooth.

Microcontroller ProgrammingSchematic and Simulation DesignPCB Design
  • Designed a new PCB for the subwoofer using KiCAD, and implemented a Bluetooth audio receiver using a Raspberry Pi Pico.
  • Programmed the Pico to read button inputs, display specific LED states, and control the additional ICs (TPA3116D2 amplifier, and MH-M18 Bluetooth audio receiver) via GPIOs.
PythonKiCADRaspberry Pi PicoTPA3116D2 Amplifier+2 more
Repository

02 / Archive

Past projects

Completed work and earlier lines of inquiry.

2 projects

Spring 2026

ECSE Design Methodology

Design and Build a functional Circuit Workbench

Using only pre-approved parts and a Raspberry Pi 4, include scrollable LCD UI, Ohmmeter, Internal and External Voltmeter, DC Voltage Reference, Frequency Measurement, and Function Generator (Square and Sine waves).

Raspberry Pi 4 ProgrammingSchematic and Simulation Design
  • Co-operated with 5 teamates on every facet of the design
  • Completed weekly progress reports, and intensive techincal documentation
Role
Team Member
Audience
ECSE 2920 Professors and TAs
PythonRaspberry Pi 4Digital PotentiometersLCD and Rotary Encoder+1 more

Summer 2025

Gaming PC Build

Planned and built my own gaming PC

Built a gaming PC from scratch, including selecting compatible components, assembling the hardware, and installing the operating system and necessary drivers. The build was optimized for performance and cost-effectiveness.

Computer Assembly
  • Learned valuable knowledge of computer assembly and architecture.
  • Used PCPartPicker to plan and optimize the build for performance and cost, and ensure component compatibility.
WindowsPCPartPickerNewegg
PCPartPicker