Post-bachelor

Huaxuan Qiu

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Education

University of California, Merced Merced, CA

Bachelor of Science in Physics + Cognitive Science, Minor in Psychology Aug 2021- May 2025 Coursework: Linear Algebra, Developmental Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Research Method in Cognitive Science, Cognitive Psychology, Analysis of Psychological Data, Electrodynamics Core. Skills

Programming Languages: Python, Matlab, LaTeX Tools: Microsoft 365, Excel, Powerpoint, RESTful APIs Experience

IDEA Lab Merced, CA

Research Assistant Supervisor: Elif Isbell Sep 2024 - May 2025

– Created Python manuscripts to analyze behavioral data collected from attentional tasks.

– Collected and monitored electroencephalograms (EEG) for children while they doing the attentional tasks.

– Analyzed and filtered the EEG waveforms to extract crucial time events with Matlab. Cognitive Mechanics Lab Merced, CA

Research Assistant Supervisor: Chris Kello Sep 2023 - May 2024

– Conducted experiments and data analysis on natural language processing models focusing on ChatGPT 4.0.

– Engineered prompts to optimize the text responses generated from ChatGPT 4.0.

– Developed Python scripts to automate the collection and analysis of experimental data. Dasbiswas Lab Merced, CA

Research Assistant Supervisor: Kinjal Dasbiswas Oct 2023 - May 2024

– Investigated cellular processes in cytoskeleton networks using the Fast Inertial Relaxation Engine(FIRE)algorithm.

– Presented findings at two university symposiums, receiving positive feedback for clarity and presentation skills. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center Merced, CA Undergraduate Researcher Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

– Participated in a 10-week intensive research program focused on computational biophysics.

– Investigated the rotational chirality in microtubule filaments migration using computational Brownian Dynamics.

– Received 6000$ stipend from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through the Physics REU Program. Composting Student Assistant Merced, CA

Student Worker Nov 2021 - Feb 2023

– Managed waste sorting initiatives on campus, contributing to a 20% increase in recycling rates.

– Educated students and staff on sustainable practices during campus sustainability events. Conferences and Workshops

Cognitive Science Students Association (CSSA) Berkeley, CA Participant Apr 7 2024

– Engaged in workshops focusing on advancements in cognitive modeling and machine learning applications in cognitive sciences.

– Participated in discussions on the ethical implications of AI in cognitive research. American Physics Society (APS) San Diego, CA

Presenter Oct 6-7 2023

– Presented the works on microtubule filaments migration and received valuable feedbacks on future directions.

– Participated in discussions on various biophysics topics including different brainwaves’ impact on optimal learning. Python for Data Science Workshop Merced, CA

Workshop Participant Mar 2023

– Completed an intensive 3-day workshop focused on Python programming for data analysis and visualization in scientific research.

– Learned best practices for using Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib to analyze and interpret complex datasets.

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