Sicong (Sheldon) Huang
About Sicong (Sheldon) Huang
Sicong (Sheldon) Huang is a Machine Learning Research Intern currently working at Borealis AI and St. Michael's Hospital, with extensive experience in research and teaching roles at various institutions including the University of Toronto and MIT.
Work at Borealis AI
Sicong Huang currently holds the position of Machine Learning Research Intern at Borealis AI, where he has been working part-time since 2021. His previous experience at Borealis AI includes a one-year stint as a Machine Learning Research Intern from 2018 to 2019. This dual experience has allowed him to develop a strong foundation in machine learning applications within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Sicong Huang is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science and Neuroscience at the University of Toronto, with an expected completion date in 2025. He has previously earned an Honours Bachelor of Science with a cGPA of 3.92, focusing on Computer Science, Statistics, and Mathematics from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science from 2015 to 2017.
Background
Sicong Huang has a diverse academic background, having studied at Tsinghua University High School, where he graduated with a high school diploma in 2015. His early education laid the groundwork for his later studies in engineering and computer science at the University of Toronto, where he has been actively involved in various research and teaching roles.
Research and Teaching Experience
Sicong Huang has extensive research and teaching experience. He has served as a Research Intern at the University of Toronto and as a Visiting Student at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). His teaching roles include being a Head Teaching Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the University of Toronto. He has also been involved with the University of Toronto Machine Intelligence Student Team, where he has served as President and Co-founder.
Engagement with the Academic Community
Sicong Huang actively engages with the academic community through his Twitter account, where he participates in discussions related to his fields of interest. He is affiliated with the Vector Institute, a prominent research institution in artificial intelligence, and currently works as a Researcher at FOR.ai. His interests include the intersection of deep learning and psychology.