Biography

I'm a third year Biochemistry major with a minor in Bioinformatics at Eastern Connecticut State University. I'm every passionate about computational chemistry and is something that I want to continue pursuing after I graduate. I find it very interesting how we can solve many scientific problems and questions using technology. All my coursework up to now has deepen my foundations in chemistry and programming and has helped me become a part of very some very interesting research working on finding Drug- Drug Interactions. Working as a tutor as well as being part of clubs such as the biology and coding club has made me feel even more passionate and connected to STEM. And I'm very inspired to pursue even more paths that can help me grow personally and professionally while contributing to research that can make an impact in our world. This internship would be a great opportunity to gain more experience, as well as learn from peers and experts who are also passionate about what they do.

Academic Information

Status: Undergraduate Student

Year in Program: 3rd

Major/Specialty: Biochemistry (Major); Bioinformatics (Minor)

Degrees: B.S. in Biochemistry (expected 2027), Physical Sciences Department.

Research Areas

Chemistry; Computer Science

Research Interests

I'm very interested in the ways that chemistry, biology, and computer science can all come together to find answers to many important issues. As a biochemistry major with a minor in bioinformatics, I hope to find ways in which to predict and better understand complex chemical interactions, and their behavior. I enjoy being able to use my coding knowledge to figure out answers that were once taught to only be able to be done by being at a lab. I hope that in the future I can contribute to making an impact on the way we think about and approach chemistry.

Topical Areas

Applied Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Computer Science; Informatics, Analytics and Information Science

Relevant Coursework

I have completed General Chemistry I&II, Physics I &II, Calculus I&II, Cell Functions &Structure, and Statistics all which have helped me gain strong foundation in the study of life and matters as well as strong mathematical skills. I have also taken Web Development, Cybersecurity, and Programming & Machine Intelligence courses, that have broadened my understanding of computer science as well as the intersectionality between programming and chemistry and biology in regard to my minor in bioinformatics.

Faculty Mentor

Kedan He