Presentations
Presentations are not just about sharing knowledge, but about inspiring others through the journey of discovery and innovation. Each project represents a stepping stone in the continuous learning process, where challenges become opportunities and ideas transform into reality.
Technical Presentations & Project Showcases
STM32-Based Intelligent Line-Following Vehicle
Undergraduate Engineering Project
Smart Line-Following Car in Action - Demonstration of tracking performance
This undergraduate project involved designing and building an autonomous line-following car using STM32 microcontroller technology. Our team focused on mechanical assembly, embedded programming, and performance optimization to achieve competitive results in line-tracking challenges.
Project Achievements
Forward Direction: 22.78 seconds
Reverse Direction: 23.44 seconds
Team Ranking: Top performance among competing teams
Technical Implementation
Hardware Assembly: Mechanical construction and sensor integration
STM32 Programming: Embedded C programming for microcontroller control
Sensor Integration: Line detection and tracking algorithm implementation
Performance Tuning: Speed and accuracy optimization
Skills Developed
Embedded systems programming with STM32 • Sensor interfacing and signal processing • Real-time control algorithm development • Hardware-software integration • Team collaboration and project management • Performance analysis and optimization
Key Learning Outcomes
This project provided hands-on experience with embedded systems development, from low-level hardware programming to high-level algorithm design. The competitive environment pushed our team to optimize both code efficiency and mechanical precision, resulting in a deep understanding of real-time system constraints and performance trade-offs.
Host Immunity in Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Infections
Graduate Research Project
Following the completion of the Novel Infectious Diseases course during my graduate studies, I collaborated with team members to deliver a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation on multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. We subsequently authored a complete book manuscript, where I was responsible for the Multidrug-resistant Bacteria (MDR) chapter.
Project Overview
This academic research project focused on understanding the complex mechanisms of multidrug-resistant bacteria and their interactions with host immune systems. The work covered bacterial resistance mechanisms, immune evasion strategies, and novel therapeutic approaches for combating MDR infections.
My Contributions - MDR Chapter Content
• MDR Definition and Classification: Comprehensive overview of multidrug, extensive drug, and pan-drug resistance
• Monitoring and Surveillance: Clinical protocols for MDR detection, reporting, and containment strategies
• Resistance Mechanisms: Detailed analysis of drug resistance pathways including efflux pumps, enzyme production, and target modification
• Risk Factor Analysis: Identification of patient populations and clinical scenarios predisposing to MDR infections
Research Areas Covered
• Bacterial Mechanisms: Four major antimicrobial resistance strategies
• Immune Response: Innate and adaptive immune system responses to bacterial infections
• Immune Evasion: Sophisticated strategies employed by MDR bacteria
• Clinical Implications: Healthcare-associated risks, morbidity, mortality, and economic burden
Learning Outcomes and Impact
This project significantly enhanced my understanding of infectious disease mechanisms and strengthened my academic writing abilities. The collaborative nature of creating a comprehensive book manuscript provided valuable experience in scientific communication, while the focus on MDR bacteria deepened my knowledge of antimicrobial resistance - a critical global health challenge.
Structural Analysis of Cancer-Relevant TCR-CD3 Complexes by CryoEM
Graduate Journal Club Presentation
This journal club presentation focused on cutting-edge research in structural immunology, specifically analyzing the cryoEM structures of cancer-relevant TCR-CD3 and peptide-MHC complexes. The study revealed novel insights into T-cell receptor recognition mechanisms and their therapeutic implications for cancer treatment.
Research Background and Significance
The presentation examined groundbreaking cryoelectron microscopy structures of full-length T-cell receptor (TCR)-CD3 complexes bound to their cognate peptide-MHC (pMHC) ligands, specifically targeting the cancer-testis antigen HLA-A2/MAGEA4. This research addresses critical gaps in understanding TCR-pMHC interactions for immunotherapy development.
Key Research Findings
• Structural Determination: First high-resolution cryoEM structures of two distinct TCR-CD3 complexes
• Canonical Docking Mode: Confirmation of conventional TCR-pMHC binding orientation
• Peptide Discrimination: Structural basis for differential recognition between MAGEA4 and MAGEA8 peptides
Clinical Relevance
• Therapeutic Implications: Insights for improving TCR-based cancer therapies
• Cross-reactivity Analysis: Structural explanation for reduced affinity toward MAGEA8
• Drug Design: Rational design strategies for next-generation TCR therapeutics
Learning Outcomes and Research Impact
This literature review enhanced my understanding of structural immunology and advanced imaging techniques in biological research. The presentation strengthened my ability to critically analyze cutting-edge scientific publications, interpret complex structural data, and communicate findings to academic audiences. The focus on cancer immunotherapy mechanisms provided valuable insights into current therapeutic development strategies.
Future Presentations
Additional technical presentations and project showcases will be added here as they are completed.