Projects
What I’m Working On Now
Explainable AI for Early Breast Cancer Recurrence
As a Research Assistant at American University, I am researching how XAI techniques can improve transparency in predicting early-stage breast cancer recurrence. The project tests feature importance by applying methods such as SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations) to machine learning models. My role focuses on evaluating how well these approaches highlight influential clinical features, balancing predictive accuracy with interpretability to make AI results more useful for healthcare professionals.
VR Travel Visualizer
I’m developing a virtual reality travel visualizer that scans everyday purchase logos to show how small expenses impact long-term travel goals. Instead of abstract numbers, users see their budget changes in a visual, immersive format, making financial trade-offs easier to understand. This project blends XR, interaction design, and behavioral insight to reimagine how we plan and achieve experiences like travel.
Interactive Prototypes
The Social Thread
December 18, 2024
Overview
A collaborative game project exploring how connection-building can reduce social anxiety. The game visualizes relationships as threads, where forming new ties reduces anxiety and empowers the player to navigate the environment.
Key Features
Designed and implemented string-based visualization system to represent social connections.
Built interactive mechanics where forming connections dynamically affects player anxiety levels.
Developed player movement and environmental interactions in Unity.
Prototyped core systems demonstrating how mechanics can model emotional states.
My Role
Collaborated with a team (Paul Kipp and Jacob Laden Guindon). I focused on designing and implementing mechanics, visualization systems, and Unity integrations.
Tech Stack
Unity · C# · Gameplay Systems · Visualization
Retrograde
April 30, 2024
Overview
A 3D platformer built in Unity (C#) featuring systems for progression, strategy, and player empowerment.
Key Features
Implemented AI-driven enemy behavior for dynamic challenges.
Designed and integrated a custom inventory system that unlocks player abilities for strategic gameplay.
Developed power-up abilities tied to collected Zodiac symbols.
Built resource management systems to balance player decision-making.
Designed UI and environment interactions to support player navigation.
My Role
Designed and implemented all mechanics, systems, and interactions (excluding art assets).
Tech Stack
Unity · C# · Gameplay Systems · UI Design
Hallucinate
May 20, 2025
Overview
A stealth-platformer prototype built in Unity exploring resource tradeoffs and adaptive strategy through hallucination mechanics. Players manage limited abilities to evade detection and progress through environments.
Key Features
Designed and implemented hallucination system where players choose between immediate or delayed ability use.
Built inventory integration allowing stored hallucinations to be activated later at higher costs.
Developed UI panels for ability selection and resource management.
Created systems for player stealth, power-ups, and environmental interactions.
My Role
Designed and implemented all core mechanics, UI systems, and gameplay logic.
Tech Stack
Unity · C# · UI Systems · Gameplay Programming
Gaussian Splatter x Unity VFX
December 11, 2024
Overview
Integrated a Gaussian splat model into Unity and leveraged Unity’s Visual Effect Graph to create dynamic, real-time visualizations. This project explored advanced 3D rendering techniques to improve visual fidelity and interactivity.
Key Features
Implemented Gaussian splatting pipeline inside Unity.
Created real-time visual effects with Unity VFX Graph.
Optimized rendering for performance and interactivity.
My Role
Developed all technical integrations and visual effect systems.
Tech Stack
Unity · C# · Visual Effect Graph · Gaussian Splatting
Visual Asset Design
Overview
Experience creating 2D and 3D assets for interactive projects, covering the full production pipeline from modeling and sculpting to animation. Skilled in Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, and Adobe Photoshop, with work that spans 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, and pixel art creation. These skills strengthen my ability to contribute to both the technical and visual sides of interactive media.
