Published Papers ๐Ÿ“š

2024

  1. Yan, Z., Dube, V., Heselton, J., Johnson, K., Yan, C., Jones, V., Blaskewicz Boron, J., & Shade, M. (2024). Understanding older peopleโ€™s voice interactions with smart voice assistants: a new modified rule-based natural language processing model with human input. Frontiers in digital health, 6, 1329910.

    • DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2024.1329910
    • This paper presents a novel approach to analyzing voice interactions between older adults and smart voice assistants, introducing a modified rule-based NLP model that incorporates human input for improved understanding of user interactions.

  2. Jones, V. K., Yan, C., Shade, M. Y., Boron, J. B., Yan, Z., Heselton, H. J., Johnson, K., & Dube, V. (2024). Reducing Loneliness and Improving Social Support among Older Adults through Different Modalities of Personal Voice Assistants. Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland), 9(2), 22.

    • DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics9020022
    • This research explores the impact of personal voice assistants on reducing loneliness and enhancing social support for older adults through various interaction modalities.

Working Papers ๐Ÿ“

DiT-Serving: Infinitely Long Video Generation Engine with Brick Attention Enhancing Throughput via Continuous Batching

In preparation for review

Research Lead: Under the guidance of PhD candidate Michael Luo, advised by Dr. Ion Stoica

Key Contributions:

  • Integrated Brick Attention into Diffusion Transformer (DiT) models to enable near-infinite video generation
  • Implemented continuous batching techniques to significantly improve system throughput
  • Enhanced the systemโ€™s capacity for extended video generation through innovative architectural modifications

Adaptive Operations Management in Buildings: A Reinforcement Learning Approach for Operational Adaptability in Healthcare Facilities

In preparation for review

Research Supervisors: Dr. Yehuda Kalay and Dr. Davide Schaumann

Key Contributions:

  • Developed a Reinforcement Learning-based framework for adaptive operations management in healthcare facilities
  • Created an intelligent building management system for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at St. Bernardine Medical Center
  • Implemented innovative approaches to optimize spatial, social, and operational performance through coordinated resource sharing

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