CV
You can find my personal CV here.
Basics
| Name | Zhuoran (Elara) Liu |
| Label | Graduate Student |
| elara.liu@u.northwestern.edu | |
| Url | https://www.zla.app/ |
Education
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2024.09 - 2026.07 Evanston, IL
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2020.09 - 2024.07 Irvine, CA
Bachelor of Science
University of California, Irvine
Double B.S. (Hons) in Computer Science and Informatics
- Dean’s Honor List
- ICS Honor Program
Research
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2023.10 - 2024.08 Irvine, CA
ICS Honor Program
SEPE Research Group, UC Irvine
- - Explored the impact of health and sleep data on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks using enhanced explainable AI (XAI) models.
- - Achieved 89% prediction accuracy by incorporating sleep pattern data and utilized SHAP to identify critical health indicators for CVD.
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2023.06 - 2023.09 Hong Kong
Research Assistant
Ren Lab - The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- - Optimized data analysis processes, achieving a 5% improvement in model accuracy.
- - Conducted literature reviews to strengthen the project foundation.
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2023.05 - 2023.11 Irvine, CA
Research Assistant
Shi Lab - University of California, Irvine
- - Developed Python algorithms for 'GO3D - Spatial Organization of Single-Cell Multiomic Data,' automating super-resolution imaging.
- - Advanced imaging accuracy and efficiency for single-cell data analysis.
Work
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2024.04 - 2024.07 Irvine, CA
Teaching Assistant - Consumer Health Informatics
University of California, Irvine
- - Graded homework and papers, providing timely feedback and maintaining academic standards.
- - Assisted in course instruction by addressing student inquiries and supporting learning.
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2023.09 - 2023.12 Irvine, CA
Teaching Assistant - I&C SCI 32
University of California, Irvine
- - Assisted in an advanced Python course, instructing over 50 students.
- - Provided tailored support to enhance Python programming skills.
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2019.07 - Present Remote
Founder & Executive Director
Beluga Subtitle Group
- - Founded and led a team of 130, producing 40 videos per week, reaching over 100K fans.
- - Collaborated with digital sector clients for brand visibility and engagement.
Awards
- 2024
ICS Honor Program
University of California, Irvine
Indepentently working on a research project with a faculty member.
- 2024
Skills
| Programming Languages | |
| Python | |
| JavaScript | |
| TypeScript | |
| Java | |
| Swift | |
| C++ | |
| HTML | |
| CSS | |
| PHP |
| Frameworks & Servers | |
| React | |
| Expo | |
| Next.js | |
| Express.js | |
| Hono | |
| Vitest | |
| Vue | |
| Jekyll | |
| Flask | |
| Linux |
| DevOps | |
| GitHub Actions | |
| Docker | |
| AWS (Lambda, RDS, EC2) | |
| Cloudflare (Workers, D1, KV) | |
| Firebase |
| Design & Media | |
| Figma | |
| Premiere Pro | |
| Photoshop | |
| InDesign | |
| Final Cut Pro | |
| Cinema 4D |
Languages
| English | |
| Professional working proficiency |
| Mandarin Chinese | |
| Native speaker |
| Cantonese Chinese | |
| Intermediate |
| Japanese | |
| Intermediate |
Interests
| Computer Science | |
| Machine Learning | |
| Deep Learning | |
| Explainable AI |
| Informatics | |
| Health Informatics | |
| Human-Computer Interaction |