Team


Meet the Research Team

One of my favorite parts about acaedmia is mentoring undergraduate students, and watching them learn and thrive in a research environment. My completed and on-going projects would not be possible without the dedicated, driven undergraduate students I am lucky enough to work alongside with.

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Maanasi Bulusu

  • Major in Computational Neuroscience and Minor in Computer Science
  • Hobbies: Reading, Painting, Exploring Netflix, and Volunteering

Camila Bodden

  • Major in Biology with a Dual Minor in Spanish and Biomedical Engineering
  • Hobbies: Playing for CMU's Varsity Soccer Team, Reading, and Growing House Plants

Olivia Brand

  • Major in Biological Sciences
  • Hobbies: Playing for Carnegie Mellon Women's Soccer Team, Horseback Riding

Kaitlynn Cooper

  • Major in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Psychology
  • Hobbies: Playing Volleyball, Hiking with her Dog

Adrian Ma

  • Dual Major in Cognitive Science and Human-Computer Interaction
  • Hobbies: Games, Music, and Digital Art

Chenelle Miller

  • Visiting PIER Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) Scholar from University of Virginia; Major in Psychology; Minor in African American Studies
  • Hobbies: Volunteering at Charlottesville Middle School and UVA's Hospital, Taking Care of her pet Parakeets, and Gardening

George Whitfield

  • Major in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Game Design
  • Hobbies: Piano, Crochet, Hanging with friends, Origami

Emma Hu

  • Major in Mathematical Sciences
  • Hobbies: Bridge, Dancing, and Traveling

Adrian Mester

  • Dual Major in Computer Science and Music Technology
  • Github: @RedHippi
  • Hobbies: Bird Watching in local parks, Playing Games with his parents

Where are they now?


Dominic Calkosz

  • Dom graduated with a Major in Computer Science and a Minor in Game Design.
  • Github: @Dmcdominic
  • He currently works as an Associate Game Designer at Blizzard Entertainment.

Morgan Boyd

  • Morgan graduated with a Major in Psychology, Learning & Development Concentration and a Minor in Creative Writing.
  • She was accepted into New York University's Developmental Psychology Ph.D. Program in NYC.

Eileen Lee

  • Eileen graduated with a Triple Major in Art, Psychology, and Human-Computer Interaction.
  • She is currently a Product Designer at GoDaddy in Los Angeles, CA.
  • Website | LinkedIn

Suanna Moron

  • Suanna graduated with a Dual Major in Computational Neuroscience and Psychology.
  • She currently is the Research Coordinator at Stanford University's Educational Neuroscience Initiative Laboratory.

Kristy Zhang

  • Kristy graduated with a Dual Major in Business Administration and Human-Computer Interaction.
  • She was accepted into the competitive Master of Human-Computer Interaction (MHCI) Graduate Program at Carnegie Mellon University and currently works as a UX Research Associate at Google in California.

Matthew Komar

  • Matthew graduated with a Major in Immersive Technologies from the College of Fine Arts.
  • He is currently a Tech Artist at Applied Institution in Mountain View, CA.
  • Website | GitHub | LinkedIn

Sebastian Yang

  • Sebastian graduated with a Dual Major in Information Systems, Statistics and Machine Learning and a Dual Minor in Game Design and Business Administration.
  • Website: yukaiyang.com
  • Github: @SCP650
  • He is currently an AR/VR Software Engineer at Apple in Seattle, WA.

Marissa McAfee

  • Marissa graduated with a Major in Chemistry
  • She is commissioning as a Weather and Environmental Science Officer for the U.S. Airforce and was accepted into the Naval Postgraduate School's Meteorology and Operational Oceanography Program, earning a Master's degree in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography.

Kalpa Anjur

  • Kalpa graduated with a Major in Computer Science and a Minor in Game Design.
  • Github: @hitechlife
  • She currently works as a Software Engineer at Salesforce.

Elizabeth Fulton

  • Elizabeth graduated with a Dual Major in Computational Neuroscience and Technical Writing.
  • She currently is a Content Stategist at PowerTrain, Inc. in St. Louis.

Emery Noll

  • Emery graduated with a Dual Major in Biological Sciences and Pyschology.
  • She was accepted into The Master of Science in Medical Sciences Program at Boston University on her journey to start Medical School.

Carter Williams

  • Carter graduated with a Major in Logic and Computation and a Minor in Game Design.
  • Website
  • He currently is a Software Engineer at Giant Squid Studios, an industry-leading game developer company in Pittstburgh, PA.

Aria Tsegi-Moore

  • Aria was a visiting PIER Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) Scholar majoring in Psychology from Stony Brook University.
  • She was accepted into Columbia University's Bridge to the Ph.D. Program in STEM.

Marie Shaw

  • Marie graduated with a dual major in Electrical Computer Engineering and Human Computer Interaction with a minor in Integrative Design, Arts and Technology.
  • Github: @mnshaw
  • She currently works at YouTube in California.

Xavier Artache

  • Xavier graduated with a dual major in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science with a dual minor in Business and Robotics.
  • Github: @xaxafour
  • He currently works at the startup AutoX in California, which programs self-driving vehicles.

Nicole Ang

  • Nicole graduated with a dual major in Statistics and Machine Learning and Information Systems.
  • Github: @nicoleang
  • She currently works at Amazon in Seattle as a Software Development Engineer.

Jonathan Epps

  • Jonathan was a visiting PIER Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Scholar majoring in Political Science from Morehouse College.
  • He was accepted into The Fulbright U.S. Student Program in Brazil and is currently pursuing his Juris Doctor Degree at Yale Law School.

Nick Lee

  • Nick graduated with a major in Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Github: @tabbyson
  • He currently works as a Power Generator Engineer in Virginia.

Bridget Tan

  • Bridget graduated with a major in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a minor in Sound Design
  • Github: @bridget-tan
  • She was accepted into Carnegie Mellon's Master's of Science Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Program and is currently working as a Software Engineer at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.

Melissa Pocsai

  • Melissa graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from University of Pittsburgh
  • She was accepted into The City University of New York’s Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program.