Practice
Bridging engineering and policy through applied research, civic internships, and academic study.
Research Assistant / Data Analyst
Assisted the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) in evaluating a Complete Streets retrofit project — its effects on traffic flow, crash rates, and corridor business performance. Responsible for processing and analyzing traffic-sensor data.
Community Outreach & Policy Analysis Intern
During an internship at the Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD), participated in collecting and analyzing public input for a community resilience plan and authored a report on policy tools for flood-risk mitigation.
Academic — Master’s Thesis
Using Chengdu as a case, analyzed the implementation outcomes and challenges of transit-oriented development (TOD) in Chinese cities — connecting land-use, finance, and rider experience evidence.