Hello! My name is Aaron—I'm an undergraduate studying computer science and pure mathematics at UMass Amherst. I recently developed an interest in mathematical aspects of computer science, including algorithms and complexity; I believe that practical applications follow from a deep understanding of the underlying theory. My prior research experiences were mostly interdisciplinary and involved machine learning methods applied to computational chemistry.

I currently work as an intern at AbbVie, a pharmaceutical company based in Chicago, IL. This year, I'm working on a number of machine learning-based tools to facilitate drug discovery and safety assessment. I'm particularly excited about AnimalGAN, a generative model I helped to implement in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The model generates synthetic animal study data and aims to reduce the need for animal testing in the drug discovery pipeline.

In my spare time, I enjoy collecting panda pictures, playing the piano, and making coffee. I was formerly a barista at Fuel America, a specialty coffee shop based in Worcester, MA, where I served espresso drinks and poured latte art.

Questions? Don't hesitate to contact me! Email: hello [at] atian.me