Xin Zhao

Graduate

Ai Sun

Hi there! I'm Ai (pronounced “eye”). I spent 3 years working in tech, building mobile apps that simplify everyday tasks. One of which still gets 5,000+ monthly downloads! I’m now pursuing my M.S. in Computer Science, working as a research assistant with Professor Zhao and a teaching assistant in the CS department. I love sharing knowledge and using tech to make life easier for others. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring the beautiful Seattle area, with my friends, and my dogs! You might catch us hiking a trail or zooming around the neighborhood. If you do, please say hi!

Timothy Pranoto

Hi, I’m Timothy, a Master’s student in Computer Science at Seattle University. Before grad school, I worked as a software engineer, which helped shape my interest in backend systems and software design. I’m currently working as a research assistant to keep learning and exploring new ideas. Outside of school, I am learning to cook even though I’m not very good at it yet, and I enjoy discovering new places when I get the chance. I’m always curious and open to trying new things, both in tech and in everyday life.

Undergraduate

Brian Vu

Hey! My name is Brian Vu, and I'm an undergraduate student majoring in Computer Science at Seattle University. From programming simple Scratch games as a kid to losing sleep at college-level hackathons, it's been a long and satisfying journey. At the present moment, you can probably find me helping the professor with an empirical research study, working on some niche side project, or just being out and about on my bike.

K-12

Raehan Baliga

Hello! My name is Raehan Baliga, and I am a student at Tesla STEM High School. I plan to pursue Computer Science in college while continuing to engage in research. Recently, I had the opportunity to receive guidance from Professor Zhao on a research project involving ML and environmental data, which was presented at both the Washington State Science & Engineering Fair and the Central Sound Regional Science & Engineering Fair. Outside of academics, I enjoy rock climbing, spending time in cafes, and traveling to new places.