About Me

[Louis Zhao] | Jan 1, 0001 min read

Hey! 👋

My name is Tianqi Zhao, and I go by Louis.

I’m a graduate student at Columbia University🦁, majoring in Biomedical Engineering🧪. I’m also interested in Computer Science👨‍💻 and History📘. In my spare time I enjoy playing Nintendo switch🕹️, swimming🏊‍♂️, and reading📚.

You can take a look at my resume here.


Education

@Columbia University, Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Expected 2024

@Columbia University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, 2021 - 2023

@Brandeis University, Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, 2018 - 2021

@High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, 2015 - 2018

Experience

  • Research Assistant, supervised by Professor Tom Maniatis and Dr. Erin Flaherty, Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain and Behavior Institute at Columbia University, 2023/09 - present
  • Research Assistant, supervised by Professor Junfeng Yang and Dr. Yaniv David, Columbia University Research Computing Services Lab, 2023/01 - 2023/05
  • Software Engineering Intern, echo3D, 2022/05 - 2022/08
  • Software Engineering Intern, Changing Room, 2022/05 - 2022/08
  • Fundraising and Investment Intern, Tooler, 2021/10 - 2021/12
  • Almaworks Fellow, Almaworks Accelerator, 2021/09 - 2021/12
  • Data Analyst at the Department of Computer Science, Brandeis University, 2019/10 - 2021/08
  • Teaching Assistant for Advanced Programming class, Brandeis University, 2019/07 - 2021/08
  • Software Engineering Intern, elphi, Inc, 2020/12 - 2021/01

Skills

Programming Languages: Python, Java, SQL, HTML/CSS/Javascript (Web Development), Ruby, C

Technical Skills: Wet Lab Research, Dry Lab Research, Database Management, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Project Management


  • 🔭 I’m currently learning neuroscience
  • 🌱 I’m currently doing research in neuroscience and neuro diseases
  • 👯 I’m looking to collaborate on Python projects
  • 🤔 I’m looking for help with Biology, Chemistry and Neuroscience
  • 💬 Ask me about Python Flask, Java, MySQL, and MongoDB
  • 😄 Pronouns: he/him/his
  • 💥 Fun fact: I’m currently reading Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson