Education

Temple University – Philadelphia, PA
 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Fall 2022 –  In Progress)

GPA: 3.62 (Dean's List: Spring 2024)

Drexel University – Philadelphia, PA
 Interior Design (Fall 2021 – Spring 2022)

GPA: 3.85 (Dean's List: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Spring 2022)

FMV Isik University – Istanbul, Turkey
 Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (Fall 2019 – Spring 2021)

Top 5 Ranked in Interior Architecture Department: Fall 2020, Spring 2021

Publications

"Making Diverse Voices Heard: Building Community-Based Co-Design Projects with Older Asian Communities in Philadelphia" 

Juanjuan ‘June’ He, Khue Dao, Zhengdong ‘Michael’ Zhu, Theresa Jordan, Jouri Abdulmajeed Ghazi, Amjot Kaur.

Industrial Designers Society of America – Education Symposium, Design Exchange, IDC, Seattle, WA, 2022.

Tools & Technologies

Engineering Softwares: FreeRTOS, Vivado, Zybo (embedded systems hardware), MATLAB, KiCad, VSCode, MobaXterm

Programming Languages: MATLAB, Python, C, C++, Assembly, Verilog, HTML, BASH

Design & Multimedia Softwares: AutoCAD, Blender, 3ds Max, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, CapCut, Adobe Lightroom, After Effects

Experience

Freelance Designer
 Various Clients (Machine Learning Researchers)
 2022 – Present

Designed visual content to communicate high-level technical information for machine learning research.

Collaborated with researchers to translate complex data into clear, engaging visuals for an academic audience.

Designed materials presented at prestigious international conferences, workshops, and universities, including:

Photographer & Creative Director
 Photography Business
 2023 – Present

Lead client photoshoots, from planning to final edits, ensuring a high-quality, tailored experience for each client.

 Coordinate with clients to understand their vision and provide the best possible outcomes.

Manage photo editing processes to deliver visually stunning, professional results.

Creative Director, Designer, Photographer & Editor
 Henna Business Photoshoot – East African Heritage Project
 July 2024

Managed a team of models, overseeing all aspects of the photoshoot.

Acted as the designer, creative director, photographer, and editor, ensuring a cohesive and impactful visual story.

Created a photoshoot that celebrated East African heritage, promoting cultural awareness and highlighting the richness of diverse cultures.

Creative Director, Videographer & Editor
 Wedding Videography Project
 September 2024

Incorporated interior design and architectural expertise to craft a visually captivating wedding video.

Collaborated closely with the client to design a concept aligned with her vision.

Managed filming and post-production, ensuring a polished and emotionally resonant final product.


Selected Projects

Economic Feasibility Analysis of Solar Panel Installation
 Engineering Economics Course, Temple University 

·        Evaluated the economic viability of installing solar panels on campus.

·        Analyzed factors including installation and repair costs, depreciation, and projected revenue.

·        Incorporated weather forecasting data to assess potential outcomes and impacts on efficiency.

·        Compared three types of solar panels, presenting the pros and cons of each.

·        Delivered a comprehensive report and presentation outlining findings and recommendations.

Community-Based Co-Design with Older Asian Communities
 Aging & Design Course, Drexel University

·        Collaborated with elders from the Asian community, conducting interviews and designing activities to understand their experiences.

·        Applied empathetic modeling techniques to connect with the community's needs and perspectives.

·        Developed a journaling activity book prototype, enabling elderly participants to reflect on their gratitude and their journey to America.

·        Gained insights into cultural differences and the role of design in enhancing daily experiences.

The Convergence of Visual Arts, Mathematics, and Programming
 Blender Python Scripting, Personal Project

·        Designed and animated a grid of cubes in Blender, spaced at fixed intervals with sizes and rotation speeds dictated by their (x, y, z) coordinates.

·        Utilized Python scripting to generate and animate the models, enabling exploration of emergent outcomes through parameter adjustments.

·        Demonstrated the integration of visual arts, mathematics, and programming by creating animations governed entirely by Cartesian coordinate principles.

Audio Compression and Decompression Algorithm
 Signals and Processing Course, Temple University 

·        Designed and implemented an algorithm to compress and decompress audio files efficiently.

·        Focused on optimizing storage requirements while preserving audio quality during decompression.

·        Applied mathematical and programming principles to ensure accurate reconstruction of compressed audio signals.

Amplitude Modulation and Demodulation of Audio Signals
 Signals and Processing Course, Temple University 

·        Designed and implemented a system to modulate and demodulate audio signals using amplitude modulation techniques.

·        Explored the principles of signal transmission and recovery, ensuring accurate audio reconstruction.

·        Applied theoretical knowledge of signal processing to practical audio communication systems.

Circuit Light Show Music Project
 Circuit and Electronics Course, Temple University 

·        Designed a system to synchronize LED lights to audio signals using summing amplifiers, frequency filters, and peak detectors.

·        Combined high-pass and low-pass filters to isolate specific frequency ranges and integrated peak detectors for signal processing.

·        Developed MOSFET-based LED drivers and calculated optimal components for efficient performance.

·        Assembled and tested a complete circuit, demonstrating successful synchronization of LEDs with audio inputs.

Thevenin Equivalent Modeling of 2-bit and 4-bit R-2R DACs
 Circuit and Electronics Course, Temple University 

·        Derived and verified Thevenin voltage and resistance expressions for 2-bit and 4-bit R-2R DACs through analysis, simulation, and hardware testing.

·        Optimized DAC resolution with amplifier designs, achieving over 500 mV improvement using bench testing equipment.

·        Applied Thevenin equivalent models to simplify DAC designs for higher bit-depths and improved performance.