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I am currently PhD student in robotics at Northeastern University, advised by Professor David M. Rosen and co-advised by Professor Hanumant Singh.

I am broadly interested in the mathematical and algorithmic foundations of robotic systems, with a particular focus on state estimation. I also strive to translate theoretical advances into practical, deployable systems. Currently, my work centers on certifiable algorithms, robust estimation, and distributed optimization for SLAM and computer vision problems.

News

• [Dec. 2025] Finished my MS and starting a PhD at Northeastern University, and I’m lucky to continue being advised by Dave! Looking forward to connecting with folks working in optimization and SLAM/robotic perception. The thesis slides can be found here [coming soon].

• [May. 2025] Present our early result on certifiable factor graphs at ICRA 2025!