Lauren Li

Hi! I'm a junior from Troy High School in Fullerton, CA. I'm exploring the applications of audio analysis and machine learning to non-invasive diagnostics and assistive healthcare, especially through data-driven medical screening. I'm also a nationally-ranked figure skater and classical musician.

Projects

Active

Acoustic Voice Analysis for Parkinson’s Detection

Developing a non-invasive acoustic screening framework designed to identify early-stage neurodegenerative speech degradation through vocal signal analysis. By extracting micro-level acoustic perturbation metrics (jitter, shimmer, and HNR) and applying targeted noise-cancellation algorithms, the system trains a Random Forest ensemble model to achieve high-accuracy classification between healthy control samples and early Parkinsonian vocal patterns.

PythonMachine LearningDigital Signal ProcessingIndependent ML Researcher

Completed

Neoadjuvant Clinical Trial Optimization @ CWRU

Engineered a predictive data pipeline that synthesizes published clinical trial literature to model tumor response kinetics for neoadjuvant CDK 4/6 inhibitors. Identified optimal therapeutic windows for targeted HR+/HER2- breast cancer patient cohorts to refine clinical trial design and maximize treatment efficacy.

Clinical Data AnalysisStatistical ModelingPythonResearch Intern

Completed

Assistive Wheelchair Hardware Prototype @ UCSD

Building a sensor-integrated hardware prototype to enhance mobility and safety for wheelchair users through real-time obstacle detection and automatic illumination system. The system utilizes multidirectional ultrasonic range finders for comprehensive object detection, a photo-resistor for nighttime activation, and toggles for user control.

C++ / MicrocontrollersEmbedded SystemsMaxMSPStudent Researcher

Completed

Quantum Architecture & Compilation Research

Collaborated on multi-paper quantum computing research focusing on QPU scheduling optimization, quantum compilation wire-cutting techniques, and QAOA parameter initialization. Assisted with technical review, proofreading, and manuscript preparation for IEEE QCE submissions.

QCE 2026: InterQ: Communication-Aware Scheduling Across Modular QPUs
QCE 2026: Non-Separable Wire Cutting: Enhancing Quantum Compilation
QCE 2025: CVAE-Guided QAOA Parameter Initialization and Dynamic Injection

Quantum ComputingQCEIEEECo-author

Music

Piano

I've been a classically trained pianist for over 10 years. Throughout the years, I've won international piano competitions including the Golden Classical Music Awards and Global Philharmonic Music Competitions, earning me invitations to perform at Carnegie Hall and Walt Disney Hall. Beyond competing, I'm also a MTAC Certificate of Merit Advanced Panel State Finalist, an achievement earned through multiple rounds of professional adjudication.

Chopin – Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23

ROMANTIC

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Beethoven – Sonata No.10 in G Major

CLASSICAL

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Bolcom – The Serpent's Kiss

CONTEMPORARY

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Figure Skating

Accomplishments

Figure skating has been a huge part of my life for over a decade. Through years of early-morning trainings, I’ve competed in senior-level programs, completed U.S. Figure Skating testing milestones, and mastered double jumps. Outside of my own training, I've volunteered at local competitions to help keep events running smoothly.

Nationally Ranked Competitor in Excel Senior Women

2X U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist

Community

World Relief Chamber Music

Co-organized holiday orchestra concerts across regional senior centers and a World Vision benefit performance, raising funds for youth affected by the Sudanese Civil War.

Music Therapy Volunteer @ St. Jude

Performed live piano selections weekly in hospital lobbies and waiting areas to foster a calming, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and healthcare staff.

150+

Volunteer Hours

$14K

Raised for Humanitarian Causes

20+

Musicians Led @ Senior Center Performances

Awards

2X U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist

Passed the highest national testing standards in Skating Skills & Singles (Freeskate) under professional judging panels.

MTAC Certificate of Merit Advanced Panel State Finalist

Selected among California's top classical musicians in the highest-level state evaluation track

Recital Soloist

Performer at Carnegie Hall and Walt Disney Hall as international piano competition winner.

Bruce Davis Award

Highest scoring student at OCACS First-Year Chemistry Competition among 200+ county-wide competitors after selection as 1 of 8 school representatives.

PVSA Gold Award

Recognized by the U.S. President for 100+ hours of community service.

NCWIT Regional Affiliate Winner

Selected by the National Center for Women & Information Technology for leadership and impact in computing.