Biography

Born in Chicago, Illinois, in the same year that space exploration advanced with rovers like Opportunity on Mars, I grew up for 17 years in Durango, Mexico. Later, my family and I moved to Juárez City, Chihuahua, looking for better opportunities. I completed my high school studies at CBTIS 128, graduating with honors and earning a technical degree in Programming. During high school, I developed projects that strengthened my problem-solving and coding skills, sparking my interest in combining software with practical applications. I was then accepted into The University of Texas at El Paso, aspiring to become a Computer Engineer, with the goal of combining my software problem-solving skills with my curiosity about hardware and electrical processes inside computers. Recently, I've been participating in research programs such as NuSTEAM, where I work in AI/machine learning to apply it to computational physics and high-performance computing.

Academic Status

Undergraduate Student - 3rd

Research Area/Department

Machine Learning/AI; Physics

Major/Specialty

Computer Engineering

Degrees Earned or in Progress

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Expected Graduation: July/2027 The University of Texas at El Paso.

Academic Preparation

Computer Programming Sci/ Engr - CS 1320 Software Design 1 - ECE 2300 Intro to Electr/Comp Engineering - ECE 1300 Electric Circuits 1 - ECE 2301 Introductory Electromagnetism - PHYS 2321 Calculus 3 - MATH 2313 Differential Equations - MATH 2326

Research/Publications

I was selected to participate in the Nuclear Science in Texas to Enhance and Advance Mentees (NuSTEAM) program, a trainee program that combines academic instruction, programming experience, and applied research. We spent six weeks at the University of Houston, where we attended lectures and seminars on nuclear physics, computational physics, and quark-gluon plasma. Following this, we spent two weeks at Brookhaven National Laboratory. During this time, we received guided tours of the lab, attended lectures, and participated in networking activities with scientific faculty and other students. Currently, I'm working as a research assistant in the physics department at the University of Texas at El Paso. I assist in computational projects focused on the development and training of AI/machine learning techniques, specifically neural networks, to validate output data from the Equations of State of quark-gluon plasma. My responsibilities are developing programs in Python, intending to train a neural network AI, and collaborating with faculty and other students to generate Equations of state and document my progress; as well as attending and organizing meetings with my mentors to report my progress. After finalizing my research, I will prepare and present my results at a scientific conference.

Research/Academic Interests

I have strong interest in AI/machine learning and software development for research purposes. Also I'm curious about hardware design and adaptability of software for embeded systems, or automazition of processes applied in research projects.

Computational and Data Science Areas

Applied Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems; Computer Science; Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering; Fluid and Plasma Physics; Other Computer and Information Sciences

Motivation

This program is a unique opportunity for me to grow and develop academically and professionally. I want to explore more areas of research in my field and for my interest, and if possible, to learn how to implement software development and AI/Machine learning in different fields. Since I entered college, I have been seeking places where I can combine my technical skills in programming and my interest in science and math in an applicable and innovative project. I'm a physics enthusiast. Since I entered my mechanics class, I have been fascinated, and with the recent experience in nuclear physics I had, my interest in particles and nuclear physics has just grown with time, but my interest in innovating and creating tools is what motivates me to keep looking for challenges and surpass myself in every step I take. I'm motivated by the possibility of working on National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) projects. I want to contribute and create a real impact in my community and, in the future, become a great engineer and learn more about the topics I'm passionate about. Something that I found very attractive is the fact that I want to be part of a community that listens to students, professors, and professionals. I think the contribution should be part of every member, and having a diversity of opinions, thoughts, and points of view is important to enrich science and create a safe and proactive community. Personally, I love talking, and connecting with other people who are passionate about the same topics as me is very important. I expect not just to gain technical and research knowledge, but to create lifelong connections with my peers and mentors, share my own experiences and opinions, and receive mentorship to continue my path in research.

Lightning Talk Title

High-Throughput Validation of Nuclear Matter Equations of State

Keywords (Maximum 20 words)

High-Performance Computing; Machine Learning; Signal Processing; Telecommunications; Data Analysis; Computational Physics; Numerical Methods; Artificial Intelligence