About
Hello, I'm Atlas
It's nice to meet you!
I'm a curious and driven college student currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). I am also a UMKC Trustees' Scholar!
As an aspiring researcher, I'm thrilled by the concept of exploring the unknown, and in the future I hope to contribute to cutting edge research in theoretical astrophysics, quantum computing, or climate and weather science. My academic pursuits are fueled by a deep curiosity and a drive to challenge the limits of what we know.
When I'm not immersed in my studies, you can find me working on personal projects, hanging out with my friends, or getting lost in a good book.
Although my journey is just beginning, I’m eager to connect with others who share a passion for science and the excitement of discovery. If you’re interested in discussing the latest innovations in STEM field or simply want to connect over shared interests, I’d be delighted to hear from you!
Education
B.A. in Computer Science
University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)
August 2023 - Present
B.S. in Physics - Astronomy
University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)
August 2023 - Present
Experience
Employment
Student Research Assistant
Missouri Institute for Defense and Energy (MIDE), UMKC
September 2025 - Present
As a Student Research Assistant at the Missouri Institute for Defense and Energy (MIDE), I contribute to research at the intersection of antenna engineering and machine learning. My current work focuses on building simulations from existing antenna models, automating data generation, and preparing datasets for AI training. Through this work, I am gaining hands-on experience in simulation, automation, and data-driven AI research, furthering my skills in both physics and computer science.
Responsibilities
- Designing and running antenna array simulations in CST Studio Suite to generate data for signal beamforming research
- Implementing data cleaning, normalization, and labeling to build structured datasets for training AI/ML models
- Collaborating with the research team and supervisor to ensure the data pipeline is scalable, reproducible, and aligns with the project goals
- Training a conditional generative AI model for 1D-signal beam generation
Biomedical Technology Intern
Liberty Hospital
January 2023 - May 2023
As a biomedical technology intern, I gained valuable, hands-on experience in the Biomedical Sciences department of a local hospital. The department is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and testing all the medical devices in the hospital.
Responsibilities
- Performing scheduled preventative maintenance on devices
- Troubleshooting and repairing broken patient care equipment
- Managing assets in the hospital's database system
Volunteering
Citizen Science Volunteer
Zooniverse
June 2024 - Present
As a citizen science volunteer with Zooniverse, I actively engage in various projects contributing to data collection and analysis that drives groundbreaking research and scientific discovery. Some of the projects I've worked on are...
- Active Asteroids
- The Daily Minor Planet
- Dark Energy Explorers
- Black Hole Hunters
- IASC's Asteroid Search
Career Corps Advisor
The DeBruce Foundation
January 2024 - February 2025
The DeBruce Career Corps is a group of high school and college students across the country who work with the leadership team at The DeBruce Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering youth through economic growth and professional opportunity, to help incorporate the youth voice into the organization's work through their feedback, input, and perspectives.