Hello!

I am an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, San Diego. I am also the Program Director for the Early Research Scholars Program (ERSP) at UCSD.

My work focuses on advancing AI education, with research interests in computing education, machine learning, reinforcement learning, and causal inference. I am passionate about evidence-based approaches that enhance student learning of complex AI concepts. I am here to support students, whether you’re tackling complex concepts or need to chat about your computer science journey.

I completed my PhD in Computer Science at Purdue University and my Master’s in Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University. Before diving back into academia, I spent five years in the software industry.

Fun fact: I am a certified scuba diver.