Publications

Towards a High Fidelity Training Environment for Autonomous Cyber Defense Agents (Aug 2024)

  • Conducted in-depth research and evaluated existing solutions for Cyberwheel, a high-fidelity training environment for autonomous cyber defense agents.
  • Collaborated with the team to enhance its development and showcased its application in training agents for cyber deception strategies.
  • Publication Link

Personal Projects

VolHacks Hackathon

  • Developed an AI-based solution for game automation at UT's Hackathon competition.
  • Awarded the “Most Innovative” prize for my project.
  • Built a game simulation in python for a popular game called Flappy Bird.
  • Applied Neural networks to the game controls and used evolutionary learning to find an optimal solution.
  • After training, resultant player could play without losing indefinitely.
    • Flappy Bird AI Project
    Flappy Bird AI Project

IEEE Robotics

  • Designed and built robots for hardware competitions, honing technical and teamwork skills.
  • Contributed to vision systems and motion control systems for annual IEEE conference and competition.
  • Built and competed with my own robot for our local competition called SumoBots.
    • SumoBot Competition

HackUTK – Cybersecurity organization

  • Engaged in cybersecurity workshops and seminars, enhancing knowledge in network security and ethical hacking.

Awards

Eagle Scout Award Eagle Scout Award

  • Demonstrated leadership and commitment to community service through extensive project management and teamwork.

Chancellor’s Honors Program, University of Tennessee

  • Recognized for academic excellence.