Information Retrieval, AI, and Robotics
Exploring information retrieval, TF-IDF, PageRank, artificial intelligence definitions, sub-fields, and autonomous surveillance robot challenges.
Research Log
Weekly Updates
Exploring distributed systems, algorithms, and computer science concepts week by week.
Multimodal Learning and Embodied AI
Exploring data modalities, multimodal fusion in self-driving cars, embodied AI feedback loops, and vision-language-action (VLA) models.
When One Computer Is Not Enough: The Fascinating World of Distributed Systems
Exploring the compute, memory, and reliability walls, Amdahl's Law, consensus algorithms (Paxos & Raft), Byzantine fault tolerance, and the CAP theorem.
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Fundamentals
Examining multidisciplinary HCI foundations, usability heuristics, utility versus usability, prototyping, and user testing methodologies.
Decidability and the P vs NP Problem
Exploring decision problems, decidability, Turing's Halting Problem, the classes P and NP, and the Millennium Prize context.
The History and Purpose of Programming Languages
Tracing the evolution from punch cards to modern high-level languages, domain specificity, language tradeoffs, and design principles.
Randy Pausch: Time Management Talk Summary
Key takeaways on prioritization, quadrant to-do lists, managing interruptions, and delegation inspired by Randy Pausch's legendary lecture.