Curriculum vitae.

Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of California, Irvine | 09/2023 - Expected 06/2027

Research in collaborative multi-agent systems, optimization, machine learning, ecology-inspired robotics, coverage control, formation control, and human-swarm interaction.

• Lab: UCI Robot Ecology Lab
• Advisors: Professor Magnus Egerstedt and Professor Yanning Shen
• Clubs: Table Tennis, GEECS

Master of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of California, Irvine | 09/2023 - 06/2025

Thesis and Research-Based Master's Degree: courses, seminars, and thesis requirements. Research in formation control, human-swarm interaction, and applied computer vision.

• GPA: 3.975/4.0
• Master Thesis Title: A Graphical Interface for Specifying and Establishing Multi-Robot Formations
• Relevant Coursework: Optimization, Network Science, Control and Machine Learning, Quantum Computing.

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering

University of Balamand, Al-Kurah | 09/2020 - 05/2023

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and graduated as valedictorian of class 2023. Worked on projects involving embedded systems, computer architecture, and complex engineering design.

• GPA: 3.9/4.0
• Computer Engineering Class of 2023 Valedictorian
• Activities: Varsity Volleyball Team, IEEE UoB Student Member
• Graduation Project Title: Gamification of Virtual Reality Kitchen Scenarios
• Relevant Coursework: Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Microcontrollers, Microprocessors, Operating Systems, Object-Oriented Programming, Cybersecurity, Signal Processing, Signals and Systems, Telecommunications, Probability for Engineers, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Circuit Analysis, Electronics, and Programmable Logic Controllers.

French & Lebanese Baccalaureates, General Sciences

Collège de la Sainte Famille Française Fanar | 09/2005 - 06/2020

Graduated High School with both the French and the Lebanese Baccalaureates with High Distinction.

• GPA: 17.1/20
• Activities: Volleyball Team Captain and Opposite Hitter, Ping-Pong Team, Gymnastics Team, Guides du Liban.

Violin

Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music | 09/2011 - 06/2016

Learned the art of playing the violin for 5 years by playing classical music from famous European artists, as well as taking courses in Music Theory, Solfège, and Harmonies.

ASML, Inc.

Mechatronics Research Engineer Intern

June 2025 - September 2025 | Wilton, CT

• Investigated machine health monitoring using statistical modeling and Bayesian hierarchical methods for uncertainty quantification and structural modeling.
• Developed a Bayesian hierarchical model using Python and the pymc library to predict drift effects and performance degradation, enabling root-cause analysis across machine lifetimes.
• Developed decision tree, random forest, multiple regression, and other toy regression models on subsets of the data to compare results with the Bayesian model and better understand the data.
• Conducted data collection, data analysis, and data preprocessing using Python and MATLAB, including regression modeling, principal component analysis (PCA), and heatmap-based pattern recognition.
• Learned and applied Monte Carlo Markov Chains (MCMC), Bayesian statistics, statistical methods, and time-lag regression techniques.

ASML, Inc.

Mechatronics and Control Systems Engineer Intern

June 2024 - September 2024 | Wilton, CT

• Developed a Gaussian Process Regression (GPR) model using Python and MATLAB to predict force generated by a piezo-electric actuator with up to +/-2 Newtons of accuracy, which led to an ASML invention.
• Conducted data analysis and multiple toy regressions and machine learning models to understand correlations and co-dependencies in the data.
• Automated and merged MATLAB and Python scripts that run testing workflows for mechatronics and software teams, reducing runtime from 40 hours to an overnight run.
• Investigated feasibility of optimization problems and current-control hardware issues for test stands by analyzing electrical circuitry and alternative hardware.

AviaPro Consulting Inc.

Software Developer

Co-op: June 2022 - August 2022 | Hybrid
Part-time: September 2022 - July 2023 | Remote

• Developed several web applications using React.js and Node.js, migrating the company from Excel-based repositories to a streamlined interface with multiple interconnected databases and internal tools.
• Applied software DevOps practices such as CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and Git.
• Contributed to multiple full-stack web development projects as well as a solo full-stack web development project.
• Started as a summer co-op and transitioned to part-time work in September 2022.

UCI Robot Ecology Lab

Graduate Student Researcher

October 2023 - Present | Irvine, CA

• Conducting research in collaborative multi-agent systems, optimization, machine learning, ecology robotics, coverage control, formation control, and human-swarm interaction under the supervision of Professors Magnus Egerstedt and Yanning Shen.
• Actively helping maintain the Robot Ecology Lab Robotarium testbed through testing, debugging, robot repair, and troubleshooting.
• Presented a first-author accepted regular paper at the 64th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• Presented research findings at the 45th SoCal Control Workshop at the University of California, San Diego.
• Won the Software & Algorithms track at the 2026 UCI GEECS Annual Technology Showcase.
• Presented a poster on the master's thesis at the 2025 UCI GEECS Annual Technology Showcase.
• Mentored undergraduate student lab members and worked together on related projects.
• Co-wrote the Robot Ecology Lab manual, including debugging processes, experiment tutorials, and Vicon system maintenance.
• Conducted multiple lab tours with other lab members to more than 100 visitors, including live demonstrations of homogeneous robots in the Robotarium performing collaborative algorithms.

May 2022 – August 2023 | Lebanon

• Privately tutored peers at the University of Balamand, Al-Kurah in courses such as Programming (Python, MATLAB, C), Signals and Systems, Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, and Computer Architecture.
• Received highly positive feedback from tutored peers on teaching skills.