Zhihan Li
About Zhihan Li
Zhihan Li is a student assistant and intern specializing in cognitive science, machine learning, and neurocomputation. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree at UC San Diego while gaining practical experience through various internships and projects.
Work at San Diego Supercomputer Center
Zhihan Li currently serves as a Student Assistant at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, a position held since 2023. In this role, Li contributes to various projects that leverage high-performance computing resources. Previously, Li worked at the same center for four months in 2022, gaining experience in computational research and data analysis.
Education and Expertise
Zhihan Li is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science with a specialization in Machine Learning and Neural Computation at UC San Diego, expected to graduate in 2024. Li has maintained a 3.86 GPA while completing coursework in Principles of Data Science, Introduction to Java, Introduction to Statistical Analysis, Calculus, and Linear Algebra. Li also holds a minor in Business and Data Science.
Background
Zhihan Li attended JSerra Catholic High School from 2018 to 2020. Following high school, Li enrolled at UC San Diego, where the focus shifted towards cognitive science and data analysis. This educational background laid the foundation for Li's current roles in data science and statistical research.
Internship Experience
In addition to working at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, Zhihan Li is currently a Statistical Research Intern at the Center for Community Energy, a position started in 2023. Li also holds a Data Science Intern role at Data Science Alliance, further enhancing skills in data analysis and research methodologies.
Projects and Initiatives
Zhihan Li developed an educational board game aimed at middle school students, focusing on wildfires and prescribed burning. The game incorporates Python to create probability models that ensure balance and appropriate difficulty levels. Additionally, Li conducted customer report analysis at X-Chain, identifying areas for improvement and designing impactful visual presentations.