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I'm Weihao Sun.

I am currently a graduate student at Cornell University, pursuing a Master of Engineering degree in Systems Engineering, and a Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering at the same time. I am working on my master thesis under the supervision of Dr. Andreas Malikopoulos in the Information and Decision Science (IDS) Lab.

I am set to graduate in May 2026, and I am looking for any research or internship opportunities in areas including Systems Engineering, Optimal Control, Data Science, or Machine Learning of 2025 Summer.

In my free time, I enjoy hiking, skiing, photography, and watching films.

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About me

I am a graduate student at Cornell University, currently pursuing a degree in Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering, and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering at the same time. I am working on my thesis under the supervision of Dr. Andreas Malikopoulos in the Information and Decision Science Lab. I hold a Bachelor of Science's degree in Statistics with a minor in Data Science from the University of British Columbia. My thesis work is about improving AI recommendation on autonomous vehicle lane-changing problem applying Cyber-Physical Human System (CPHS). My research interests also lie in applying data-driven approaches into learning and control for complex systems, e.g. autonomous vehicles. I worked as a Data Analyst Intern at CSCEC International Construction in the summer of 2024, analyzing large volumes of procurement data. I worked as a Data Engineer intern at TripleEagle Logistics Vancouver during summer of 2022, and I developed an internal billing system and managed the company's database. I also have research experience developing a Physics-Informed Neural Network (PINN) to solve partial differential equations in battery modeling. In my side projects, I focus on building, tuning, and evaluating machine learning models, as well as conducting in-depth analysis on large datasets.

    Education

    Cornell University

    Master of Science in Systems EngineeringAugust 2024 - May 2026

    Thesis Project: AI Recommendation for Lane-Changing Problem Applying Cyber-Physical Human System (CPHS) Framework.
    Advisor: Dr. Andreas Malikopoulos

    Cornell University

    Master of Engineering in Systems EngineeringAugust 2024 - May 2025

    Coure Courses: Model Based Systems Engineering, Project Management, Optimal Control and Decision Theory, Engineering Stochastic Process, etc.

    University of British Columbia

    Bachelor of ScienceSeptember 2019 - May 2024

    Major in Statistics, Minor in Data Science.
    Core Courses: Introduction to Probability (A+), Statistical Inference for Data Science (A), Machine Learning and Data Mining (A), Methods for Statistical Learning (A), Statistical Modelling for Data Science (A)

    Experience

    Data Analyst Intern

    CSCEC International Construction Co., LTD.June 2024 - August 2024

    - Analyzed purchase data for over 50 construction projects, identifying trends and patterns to optimize procurement processes, resulting in a 5% reduction in costs.
    - Reviewed and verified monthly purchase detail calculations totalling over ¥200 million to ensure accuracy and compliance.
    - Developed and maintained data dashboards, increasing reporting efficiency by over 30% and supporting decision-making.
    - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to simplify the data collection and reporting pipeline, reducing processing time by over 25%.

    Data Engineer Intern

    Triple Eagle Logistics VancouverMay 2022 - August 2022

    - Developed, tested, and maintained an internally used automatic bill calculation system.
    - Updated and maintained the company database; Analyzed the database structure; designed and modified the structure to cater to different use cases.
    - Designed the Microsoft Power Automate pipeline to Use Excel Online to write Office Script to automatically fill in charging rates, amounts, and dates into the daily form.
    - Matched and extracted essential information such as tracking numbers and prices from large, noisy data provided by clients for usage by other departments, which improved the working efficiency by over 60%.

    Undergraduate Researcher

    UBC | Supervisor: Maricela Best McKayNovember 2021 - April 2022

    - Physics Informed Neural Network for Battery Modeling Project.
    - Solved partial differential equations to improve the current battery models with Physics Informed Neural Network (PINN)
    - Conducted literature survey on PINN, SPM, and Lithium batteries; Collected, cleansed data, prepared data for data visualization, and applied exploratory analysis.
    - Developed the Physics Informal Neural Network from scratch, fitted the model to existing data, and analyzed the PINN model.

    Part-time University Tutor

    Look4Tutor Inc.November 2023 - Present

    Tutoring Statistics, Math, Computer Science, and Data Science courses at UBC and SFU.

    Projects

    AI Recommendation for Lane-Changing Problem Applying Cyber-Physical Human System (CPHS) Framework

    MS Thesis ProjectOctober 2024 - Present

    - Aimed to enhance AI-driven recommendations for vehicle lane adherence and switching in autonomous driving systems by incorporating human behavior dynamics, improving decision-making reliability in real-world scenarios.
    - Conducted a comprehensive literature review on CPHS frameworks, including mathematical and statistical derivations and proofs of lemmas, methodologies to adapt the framework for diverse application areas.
    - Refined and extended the CPHS framework by introducing new mathematical formulations and functional components tailored to address the complexities of lane recommendation problems in mixed human-AI environments.
    - Currently preparing for model validation and simulation using state-of-the-art autonomous driving platforms (e.g., CARLA), and optimizing AI recommendations through reinforcement learning techniques such as Q-learning.

    Enhancing Post-Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Support Decision Tool

    MEng Capstone ProjectSeptember 2024 - Present

    - Supervised by Dr. Clifford Whitcomb and Dr. Yiye Zhang at Cornell University.
    - Aimed to develop a clinical decision support tool for personalized mental health interventions in patients experiencing pregnancy loss, for the doctors to make decisions on predicted risk levels.
    - Conducted literature review on methodologies to find factors influencing risk levels in post-pregnancy complications and predictive models for risk assessment.
    - Currently working on generateing data visualization, summary, and analysis results using PRAMS healthcare data.

    Emergency Department Forecast

    Team ProjectAugust 2023 - December 2023

    - Collaborated with Borealis AI, a research institute of RBC.
    - Applied and evaluated advanced machine learning models, including Regularized Regression, Neural Networks, Time Series models, etc., to predict local emergency department demands.
    - Performed in-depth feature creation by appending climate, holiday, and demography data to enhance analysis.
    - Kept identifying opportunities for adaption and refinement, and seeking collaboration with local hospitals or public health agencies.

    Classification on Smog Ratings of Cars in the Year 2022

    Team ProjectJanuary 2023 - April 2023

    - Performed early-stage raw data collection via public channels, including National Statistics Bureau, FRED, etc.
    - Applied Naive Bayesian analysis, KNN, and SVM strategies for model construction and autonomous testing.
    - Applied classical statistical methods, including confidence and prediction intervals and their calibration to evaluate models.
    - Adopted transformers including SVD and PCA for model improvements.

    Building Packages and Data Analysis Pipelines for Zoo Analysis

    Team ProjectJanuary 2022 - April 2022

    - Implemented and evaluated various machine learning models (k-nearest neighbor, decision tree, support vector machine, and logistic regression) to classify animal specifies based on physical features.
    - Developed a reproducible pipeline for the classification problem, and integrated the pipeline using Docker.
    - Developed, maintained, and published Python packages encapsulating commonly used functions in the pipeline to enhance reproducibility.

    Amusement Park Management System

    Team ProjectSeptember 2021 - December 2021

    - Developed an full stack application from scratch using Django framework and SQLite.
    - Implemented a database modelling functions on services, employment management, and amusement facilities.
    - Performed database structure analysis, and normalized the relations among tables to reduce redundancy.
    - Designed the user interface of the application with the Bootstrap template.

    Harry Potter Themed Text-based Role-playing Game

    Personal ProjectMay 2020 - August 2020

    - Developed in the progress of both console-based and GUI-based versions and maintained simple transitions.
    - A turn-based RPG where players engage in battles using a selection of spells, each with unique attack values, against progressively challenging enemies, enhancing the immersive Harry Potter-themed experience.
    - Implemented a dynamic archive management system allowing players to choose from various wizards, each with distinct HP and ATK stats, adding strategic depth to battles and ensuring a varied gaming experience across different sessions.
    - Included a well-designed interface, stories, characters and portraits.

    Skills

    Spoken languages
    English (Full Professional Proficiency),
    Mandarin (Native),
    French (Beginner)
    Programming Languages
    Python,
    R,
    SQL
    Java,
    Julia,
    Javascript,
    Dart
    Racket,
    C++
    Tools
    Jupyter,
    Git,
    Docker,
    Latex
    SysML
    Frameworks and Packages
    Scikit-Learn,
    Django,
    Torch,
    React,
    Flask

    Check Out Some of My Work

    Throughout his time in my department, Mr. Sun has consistently demonstrated the highest level of dedication and competence to the work and the team.

    -- Sean, Manager of TripleEagle Logistics Vancouver

    Mr. Sun along with the team BinAry Flow Jedi put great efforts into their Let's Solve It project, and I am really impressed with the results they have achieved.

    -- Raquel, Machine Learning Researcher at Borealis AI, Project Supervisor

    ISTJ is a personality type with the Introverted, Observant, Thinking, and Judging traits. These people tend to be reserved yet willful, with a rational outlook on life. They compose their actions carefully and carry them out with methodical purpose.

    -- MBTI Personalities

    Get in touch.

    You are welcome to contact me through any of the following platforms.

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    @berensun1226
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