Experience

  1. Desktop Software Engineer Intern

    Formlabs | Somerville, MA, USA

    Responsibilities include:

    • Design and implement software features for PreForm and Formlabs printers
    • Collaborate with the PreForm team to improve SLS slicing algorithms

  2. Graphics Algorithms Engineer Intern

    Bambu Lab | Shanghai, China

    Responsibilities include:

    • Designed path planning graphics algorithms for new flagship multi-tool head 3D printer H2D, mainly worked on Bambu Suite
    • Designed and implemented Gcode generation for new tool head, laser, vinyl cut, and draw pen functionalities
    • Independently developed an algorithm for dynamically adjusting tool path planning in vinyl cutting, ensuring precision with passive knives
    • Investigated and drafted technical solution for backend pipeline of draw pen and laser engrave on curved surfaces
    • Contributed more than 1,000 lines of C++; improved vinyl cut and draw pen precision from 10mm to 2mm
    • Wrote 10+ technical documentation about 3D printer tool head path planning algorithm design and experiment records, with a total of 20k+ words, helped coworkers to understand backend algorithms

Education

  1. Ph.D. in Computer Science

    Boston University

    Advisor: Prof. Emily Whiting

    Research Interests: 3D printing, computational fabrication, computer graphics, human-computer interaction

  2. B.A. in Computer Science with Honors

    Boston University

    GPA: 3.90/4.0 | Magna Cum Laude | Dean’s List

    Undergraduate Honor Thesis Advised by Prof. Emily Whiting

    Thesis: “Programmable Titanium Coloring through Electrochemical Fabrication”

    Coursework: Computational Fabrication, Computer Graphics, Linear Algebra

  3. B.S. in Computer Science && B.A. in Sound Design (Transferred)

    Purdue University - West Lafayette

    GPA: 3.90/4.0 | Dean’s List & Semester Honors

    Double Major: Computer Science && Sound for the Performing Arts

    Transferred to Boston University during Sophomore year

    Computer Science Coursework: Game Development, OO-Programming, Discrete Mathematics

    Music Coursework: Music Theory, Music Composition, Sound Recording

Awards