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I am a first-year PhD student at Northeastern University, advised by Professor David M. Rosen. I study optimization for robotics.

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

  • [Jan. 2026] One paper accepted to ICRA 2026.

  • [Dec. 2025] Finished my MS and starting a PhD at Northeastern University, and I’m lucky to continue being advised by Dave!

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