My name is Brian Phan, and I am a computer science major at the University of California, Irvine.
I aspire to lead the development of AGI and to help humanity find a way to control it.
I also love mountain biking and driving my M3 E46 with my friends.
Please look below to see my contributions to publications or my previous works!
Co-developed one of the first elementary computational-thinking curricula. Empowering LatinX and special-education students, following our goal of "Equal Computational Education for ALL." Backed by The National Science Foundation
October 2024
CalPlug / CalIT
Machine Learning
Research Assistant
Researching under the supervision of postdoctoral scholars from CalIT and CalPlug to research and develop a machine learning model to predict the thermal performance of Large-Energy Systems, contributing to the goal for clean energy.
January 2024
Intro to Programming
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Hosted support hours for students and enhanced learning by utilizing multimodal learning. Handled administrative tasks such as grading exams and co-leading a lecture hall of over 300 students.
Researching under the supervision of Mark Warschauer to explore the benefits of generative AI in education as well as co-developing PapyrusAI.
Participated in hackathon hosted by WICS, a program which supports representation of women in computer science. Developed and coded a study website being able to generate flash cards given a subject utilizing multiple APIs such as OpenAI API and Yelp API.
Created multiple YouTube videos going over Python topics such as data structures, algorithms, and coding projects. Developed AI program to auto-generate quiz-like videos to promote Active Recall to ensure beginner programmers remember the Syntax of Python.