About Me

Research


Complex systems, like the human body, require complex models. My research is targeted at modeling human movement and understanding its complexity with a systems theory approach.

Thinking and Writing

I spend a lot of my time thinking about new ideas, asking questions, and searching for answers. Sometimes, I put my thoughts into words in my blog posts.

Coding

Starting grad school sparked my interest in coding. I have extensive experience coding in python, R, and MATLAB. Now that I have built this website, I also have some experience with HTML. I put most of my code on my Github.

Hobbies

In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my dog Bailey, hiking, snowboarding, and golfing. I also believe that exercise has many benefits beyond physical health, so I try to exercise 5-6 days a week. I'm an avid hockey fan and like to watch other sports too.

Recent Highlights

Leave One Subject Out Cross Validation for Machine Learning Models

Cross validating machine learning models by leaving out all observations from a single subject. A great approach for small sample sizes and multiple observations per sample. This post explains the approach and how to implement it from scratch in python.

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Gait Speed Classification using Inertial Measurement Units and Deep Learning

Wearable technology such as inertial measurement units are useful for measuring movement. In this project, I used an open source dataset with signals derived from inertial measurement units to classify walking gait speed with a deep learning model.

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Abnormal Heartbeat Detection using Deep Learning

Early detection of cardiovascular disease could greatly reduce the probability of mortality. In this project, I explore how deep learning can be used to detect abnormal hearbeat signals.

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Principal Component Analysis on Time Series Data

An application of machine learning methodologies including dimensionality reduction and classification models to analyze the complex behavior of musculoskeletal injuries with a "systems theory" approach.

Blog Post

March 2023