About Me
Hi, I’m Jeffrey Wen. I am an electrical engineer, machine learning researcher, and aspiring entrepreneur.
I graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (EE). I am currently pursing my PhD in EE with a focus in machine learning as a graduate fellow in the Computational Biology and Cognitive Science Lab (CBCSL) at The Ohio State University.
Born and raised in small town Wyoming, I enjoy spending time outside biking, hiking, skiing, and climbing.
Research
Current Work
State-of-the-art generative adversarial networks (GANs) can generate extremely realistic images but require computational power beyond the accessibility of many researchers.
We are analyzing how we can utilize lower-complexity networks to generate realistic images by developing a novel sampling scheme in the GAN latent space. This allows the networks to remain the same while improving the realism of the generated images. This work may also provide further insight into how GANs may learn during the training process.
Publications
J. Wen, F. Benitez-Quiroz, Q. Feng, and A. Martinez. Diamond in the rough: Improving image realism by traversing the gan latent space. 2021. http://arxiv.org/abs/2104.05518 arXiv:2104.05518.
I will be adding future publications and links as they come
Previous Work
Perceived Temporal Effects Induced By Saccadic Eye Movements (2017 REU)
Paper, Presentation
Education
Degrees
PhD in Electrical Engineering (In progress)
The Ohio State University
Graduate Fellow
GPA: 3.96
B.S. in Electrical Engineering
University of Wyoming
Summa Cum Laude, Trustee’s Scholar
GPA: 4.0
High School Diploma
Natrona County High School
Valedictorian, International Baccalaureate
GPA: 4.0
Awards
Wyoming Engineering Society’s Electrical Engineering Student of the Year (2018)
ECE Department Honor Book Recipient (2019)
Distinguished Senior Design Award (2019)
Courses
Graduate
Computer Vision
Image Processing
Machine Learning
Intro to Machine Learning
Neural Networks
Convex Optimization
Optimization
Multi-core Programming
Digital Image Processing
Stochastic Processes in Detection and Estimation
Network Optimization and Algorithms
Probability and Random Variables
Finite Linear Algebra
Infinite Linear Algebra
Intro to Cognitive Science
Undergraduate
Electrical Circuit Analysis
Circuits and Signals
Digital System Design
Electromagnetics
Signals and Systems
Electronics I, II
Electromechanics
Probabilistic Signal and Systems
C++ for Numerical Methods
Microprocessors
Automatic Control Systems
Communication Theory
Computer Network Hardware
Certificates
NVIDIA Fundamentals of Accelerated Computing with CUDA C/C++
Algorithmic Toolbox (Coursera)
Data Structures (Coursera)
Algorithms on Graphs (Coursera)
Algorithms on Strings (Coursera)
Work
Frontier Astronautics
Control Systems Engineer
Chugwater, WY
12/18 – 01/19
Responsibilities:
• Design a control system for a novel proof-of-concept rocket engine to meet particular performance requirements
• Simulate control behavior with Simulink
Engineering Summer Program for Teachers (ESP4T)
Developer/Instructor
University of Wyoming
03/18 – 05/19
Responsibilities:
• Develop Arduino and Raspberry Pi modules to improve STEM instruction in K-12 schools
• Educate K-12 instructors on the use of modules and microcontrollers
• Demonstrate hardware projects to promote interest in STEM fields
Projects:
• Laser Timer – Presentation
• Force Probe – Presentation
Projects
Senior Design
An autonomous UAV for indoor mapping using LiDAR data. Utilizes an open-source SLAM algorithm along with a self-developed optimization and PID control system for navigation.
Paper
Presentation
Poster
Crowd4AI
A developing startup focused on providing AI researchers a platform to gather real-world data. Crowd4AI is a mobile applications which allows its users to earn cash by gathering real-world data for AI researchers and companies.
Link
Skills
Coding
Languages
• C++
• Python
• MATLAB
• CUDA C/C++
Machine Learning Packages
• PyTorch
• Tensorflow/Keras
• scikit-learn
App Development
• Flutter
• Firebase
Development
Microcontroller coding and interfacing
PCB Design
3D Modeling
Adobe XD
Adobe Illustrator
Soldering
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