About Me

I am a researcher of NLP in Digital Health and Social Science. My research specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Language Modeling, Patient Health Outcomes, Digital Health, Substance Use Understanding, and Computational Social Science. Currently, I work with the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the University of Pennsylvania.

I finished my PhD and MS in computer science from UIC-CS. My research aims to improve patient health outcomes by working towards collaborative-AI technology.  Language modeling stands as a cornerstone of my work, serving as a powerful tool to decode and comprehend the complexities of our world. I believe language offers a unique lens through which we can observe and understand our surroundings. Read more in the research tab, or Google Scholar.

Beyond my expertise in NLP, AI, and LLMs, I have a profound passion for food. Whether I'm attending a conference or enjoying a vacation, I make it a mission to discover exceptional restaurants. My approach to finding these culinary gems is a blend of trusted recommendations and my own meticulous research. In the Food tab, you'll find a carefully curated list of restaurants from my travels across the U.S. This list is continuously updated, reflecting my latest food adventures. These range from absolute hole-in-the-wall places to restaurants by Michelin Starred Chefs. I stand by each recommendation, and I highly encourage you to explore them all (or at least the ones I've rated).

If you're interested in working with me, being a summer intern or postbac fellow at NIDA, collaborating on research, getting access to any dataset which I have created, or with a new food recommendation please reach out using the contact me tab.