📚 Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Computer Science
Sep 2025 – May 2030
University of Minnesota | Twin Cities
Advisor: Dr. Zhi-Li Zhang
Researching the intersection of Next-Generation 5G and Satellite Non-Terrestrial Networks to enable ubiquitous, ultra-low-latency connectivity for teleoperation applications
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Sep 2021 – May 2025
University of Minnesota | Twin Cities
💼 Experience
Graduate Research Assistant | GAANN Fellow
May 2025 – Present
Dr. Zhi-Li Zhang | University of Minnesota | Twin Cities
- Designed and implemented algorithms for LEO satellite beam-switching detection in Starlink networks, enabling predictive satellite handoff and low-latency connectivity analysis.
- Conducted field deployments and experiments for Direct-to-Cell (D2C) satellite communications, collecting and analyzing real-world data to inform hybrid NTN/terrestrial architectures.
- Leveraging C-V2X and Advanced Communications/Sensing for Rural Road Safety. Developed and evaluated C-V2X and advanced vehicular communication frameworks to enhance rural road safety and connectivity.
- Investigated hybrid NTN architectures integrating terrestrial 5G/6G networks with satellite backhaul, supporting research on ultra-reliable, low-latency communications (URLLC).
- Developed predictive models for LEO satellite visibility and connectivity using Random Forest classifiers and Maximum Likelihood Estimation.
Undergraduate Research Assistant | NSF/REU Undergraduate Research Fellow
Oct 2024 – May 2025
University of Minnesota | Twin Cities
- Designed and deployed a LEO satellite communication testbed in a home lab, integrating USRP B210 SDRs and LNBs for real-time measurement of satellite signals.
- Collected and analyzed high-resolution satellite telemetry, producing datasets for modeling satellite visibility, handoff events, and connectivity reliability.
- Attended the 2025 Gladiators Session at NEU Coliseum, Boston, learning about Digital Twin technologies, signal processing, and NextG wireless systems applied to LEO satellite communications and hybrid NTN architectures.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Jan 2025 – May 2025
University of Minnesota | Twin Cities
- Assisted in teaching Introduction to Computer Networks under Dr. Eman Ramadan
- Strengthened expertise in networking fundamentals by guiding student learning
🛠️ Skills/Competencies
| Programming Languages |
C/C++, Python, GoLang, Rust, Matlab, R |
| Software Development |
Linux/Unix environments, Git, CI/CD, Containerization (Docker, Podman) |
| Domain Knowledge |
Wireless networking, OFDM, Networking, 5G, 3GPP, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence |
🌐 Open Source Projects
LEOViz
May 2025 – Present
🔗 github.com/LEOVIZ
Satellite estimation and visualization toolkit for LEO network analysis
Netavark
Oct 2022 – Jan 2023
🔗 github.com/containers/netavark
Added MACVLAN functionality to Netavark and Podman which provides a container with a routable IP address without using NAT or port mapping.