Volume 6 • 2024

Abstracts submitted by the Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program cohort of 2024. Each describes an 8-week project conducted under faculty mentorship at George Mason University that was publically presented at our in-person or remote research symposiums in August 2024. Congratulations interns on your completion of the program, and thank you for your hard work!

(Note: Not every ASSIP 2024 abstract may posted publically. Some projects are the subject of an invention disclosure, are undergoing double-blind peer review as part of a scientific manuscript, or describe findings that are part of a grant submission.)

College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Computer Science

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Revolutionizing Inefficient Scheduling Systems by Adapting Offline Programming Techniques to Function in an Online Algorithm within a Python Application

• Jude Caldwell,
• Minjun Cho,
• Bobby Chab
• and Fei Li

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Computer Science

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Improved Classical and Quantum Algorithms for the Shipment Rerouting Problems

• Max Zhao,
• Arul Mazumder
• and Fei Li

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Computer Science

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Creating Complex Math Question Test Sets for LLMs to Train With

• Himagnya Elaprolu,
• Jie Hao
• and Mingrui Liu

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Computer Science

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Assessing the performance of Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks in preventing catastrophic forgetting on continual learning tasks

• Justin Lee,
• Michael Crawshaw
• and Mingrui Liu

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Computer Science

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Deploying mmWave distance sensing to Jackal UGV for more accurate navigation in hazardous environments

• Vrishak Vemuri,
• Evin Mathen,
• Isabel Joseph,
• Rezoan Ahmed Nazib,
• Ahmad Kamari
• and Parth Pathak

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Computer Science

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Integrating Machine Learning and Motion Planning Techniques for Multi-Object Search in Unknown Household Environments

• Akansha Bagga,
• Ansh Malhotra,
• Vennela Mandava,
• Yogeshwar Yehamadram Sridhar,
• Abhish Khanal,
• Raihan Arnob
• and Abhishek Paudel

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Computer Science

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Using Motion Capture Technology to Learn 6-DoF Vehicle Kinodynamics for Autonomous Navigation on Vertically Challenging Terrain

• Matthew Choulas,
• Harry Yu,
• Claire Chen,
• Aniket Datar,
• Chenhui Pan
• and Xuesu Xiao

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Computer Science

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Cross-Generation Reliability Study of NVIDIA Volta and Ampere GPUs on Supercomputers: Similarities and Differences

• Dhatri Parakal,
• Zhu Zhu
• and Lishan Yang

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Computer Science

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Enhancing Digital Interactions with AI Agents for Greater Convenience and Efficiency

• Mengtong Xiang
• and Ziyu Yao

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Computer Science

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An Analysis of Generative AI Agents in Automatic Task Completion in Interactive Web Environments

• Sarah Li
• and Ziyu Yao

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Computer Science

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Keylogging in Virtual Reality: Assessing Data Vulnerabilities via Motion-Position Sensors

• Brian Ho
• and Xiaokuan Zhang

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Computer Science

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Training Deep Learning Models on Virtual Reality Spatial Motion Data for Implicit User Identification

• Eliana Wang
• and Xiaokuan Zhang

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Computer Science

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Detection Tools in Smart Contracts: Reevaluating the Effectiveness of Reentrant Detection Methods Through Replication

• Patrick Lee
• and Xiaokuan Zhang

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Computer Science

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Implementation of Learning to Enhance Cost Reduction in Object Search

• Vennela Mandava,
• Yogeshwar Yehamadram Sridhar,
• Ansh Malhotra,
• Akansha Bagga,
• Abhish Khanal,
• Raihan Arnob,
• Abhishek Paudel
• and Gregory J. Stein

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Computer Science

College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Cybersecurity Engineering

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Signaling storming attack detection and mitigation in open radio access networks

• Adithya Kapoor,
• Abiodun Ganiyu
• and Vijay K. Shah

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Cybersecurity Engineering

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Optimizing Beamforming for Efficient User Equipment Association with Base Stations within an Open RAN Compliant Network

• Nikhil Nair,
• Abiodun Ganiyu,
• Sayanta Seth
• and Vijay Shah

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Cybersecurity Engineering

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Automating Labeling of ML Clusters using KPM Data for Interference Detection

• Rachel Chan,
• Nathan Stephenson
• and Vijay Shah

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Cybersecurity Engineering

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Dynamic Time-Expanded Topology Design for LEO Satellite Network

• Roshni Daruvuri,
• Sebastian Kwakye
• and Vijay Shah

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Cybersecurity Engineering

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Generating a Robust Dataset for Radar Detection in the CBRS Band

• Yashasvi Banka,
• Nathan Stephenson
• and Vijay K. Shah

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Cybersecurity Engineering

College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Laser-induced Graphene for Emerging Quantum and Energy Applications

• Risha Krishnan,
• Anusha Agarwal,
• Diego Lobo,
• Virginia Nardell,
• Kang Kang
• and Ethan Ahn

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Enhancing Human-Robot Collaboration Through Robotic Eye Gaze: A Study on External Stimuli and Predictive Cues in Interaction

• Adam Bhatti,
• Rajul Kumar
• and Ningshi Yao

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Developing an ultra-lightweight capturing solution for organic, compliant bodies.

• Sahana Senthil,
• John Wu,
• Dikshya Kandel,
• Heaven Asnake,
• Laghima Pandey,
• Yojan Gautam
• and Ningshi Yao

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Information Sciences and Technology

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Quantitative analysis of feedback received from Claude 3.5 Sonnet on mathematical programming problems using a multi-dimensional rubric framework

• Joel Raj,
• Ashwath Muppa,
• Achyut Dipukumar,
• Rhea Nirmal,
• Aarush Laddha,
• Teo Kamath,
• Sophie Hong,
• Meghana Potla
• and Mihai Boicu

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Information Sciences and Technology

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Assessing the Consistency of Open-Source Large Language Models for Algorithm Evaluation

• Ava Moazzez,
• Aditya Barman,
• Achyut Nuli,
• Kashi Kamat,
• Vibhav Katikaneni,
• Sarah Liang,
• Vineel Kandala
• and Mihai Boicu

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Information Sciences and Technology

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SugarNet: Personalized Blood Glucose Forecast for Diabetic Patients with Joint Time-Frequency Learning

• Bryan Zhu
• and Mihai Boicu

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Information Sciences and Technology

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Early Signs as Effective Indicators of Long-term Procrastination using Machine Learning

• Aanika Tangirala
• and Mihai Boicu

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Information Sciences and Technology

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Optimizing Positional and Rotational Data Collection and Transmission in VR Headsets to Observe Disruption of Internal Sensors

• Charlie Hsu,
• Wenda Shao
• and Zhisheng Yan

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Information Sciences and Technology

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How reliable is disability-related information on social media? Exploring the prevalence of disability misinformation and assessing fact-checking tools.

• Angela Sidhu,
• Ian Prazak,
• Leah Padovani,
• Mayuko Karakawa,
• Yool Lim,
• Julia Hsu
• and Myeong Lee

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Information Sciences and Technology

College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Life Cycle Assessment Comparison of LiFePO4 and Li-NMC batteries and Transportation Methods for Electric Vehicle Applications

• Tiyam Estaki,
• Stella Chang,
• Siyuan Wang
• and Pei Dong

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Engineering and Computing: Department of Mechanical Engineering

College of Public Health

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Presence of bacterial proteins in Human Breast Milk detected through Western Blot Techniques

• Sahar Omari,
• Veronica Sanchez,
• Virginia Espina
• and Amira Albert Roess

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Public Health

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Prevalence and Risk Factor Analysis of Campylobacter in Rural Bangladesh

• Babiha Bakshi,
• Nikkon Sarker,
• Bilal Djeghout,
• Nafiz Ahsan,
• Hafizur Rahman,
• Jibon Hossain,
• Nusrat Alam,
• Thanh Le-Viet,
• Alison E. Mather,
• John Wain,
• Samir K Saha,
• Senjuti Saha,
• Nicol Janecko
• and Amira Roess

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Public Health

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Detection and Quantification of Nile Red Stained Microplastic Particulates in Breastmilk using Fiji

• Niranjana Marri,
• Veronica Sanchez,
• Virginia Espina
• and Amira Roess

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• College of Public Health

Institute for Digital Innovation

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Innovating and prototyping an AI-powered chatbot to track governance policies in the Space Force: Wingman

• Avery Miller,
• Mitra Manikandan,
• Rohan Master,
• Srihith Layagala,
• Riti Lahoti,
• Rhea Bhadange,
• Neev Naguboyina,
• Tejas Ravipati,
• Shrihan Bathula,
• Arjun Rao,
• Rohan Bhadange,
• Afrah Nazneen,
• Sergeant Jeremiah Grenfell,
• Caitlin Bowers,
• Mihai Boicu
• and Kamaljeet Sanghera

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Institute for Digital Innovation

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FlightList: Automating Self-Assessment Checklists for Optimal Compliance and Efficiency in Air Force Units

• Deepthi Kumar,
• Shivam Papneja,
• Vineel Kandala,
• Elizabeth Onafuwa,
• Tharun Kumar Reddy Kallaru,
• Mihai Boicu
• and Kamaljeet Sanghera

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Institute for Digital Innovation

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ReqFusion: Use of Natural Language Processing to Automate the Integration of Legacy and New Requirements for the United States Air Operations Command.

• Grace Amartuvshin,
• Vivek Kakarla,
• Aayan Repala,
• Saifullah Mahmood,
• Ishika Chelpati,
• Sreeram Bangaru
• and Kamaljeet Sanghera

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Institute for Digital Innovation

Costello College of Business: Department of Finance

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Analyzing the Impact of Funding and Governance Models on GitHub Development Activities in OSS Projects

• Lalitendra Boyapati,
• Jiasun Li
• and Mariia Petryk

• 24 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Costello College of Business: Department of Finance

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Market Dynamics in Response to AI Breakthroughs: (Early) Evidence from ChatGPT

• Prudhvi Kodali
• and Lei Gao

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Costello College of Business: Department of Finance

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AI-Powered ETFs: A Quantitative Analysis of Performance, Risk, and Volatility in Financial Markets

• Maria Soldatova,
• Claire Yan
• and Lei Gao

• 13 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Costello College of Business: Department of Finance

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Evaluating the Impact of Different Funding and Governance Models on GitHub Activity of OSS Projects

• Agasthya Kansal,
• Jiasun Li
• and Mariia Petryk

• 24 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Costello College of Business: Department of Finance

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Analyzing the Impact of Different Funding and Governance Models on an OSS Project’s Success

• Alex Gan,
• Mariia Petryk
• and Jiasun Li

• 24 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Costello College of Business: Department of Finance

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How Blockchain Open Source Software (OSS) Projects Succeed

• Aniketh Malipeddi,
• Mariia Petryk
• and Jiasun Li

• 24 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Costello College of Business: Department of Finance

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Analyzing Open-Source Software (OSS) GitHub Projects to Determine the Correlation Between Funding/Governance Models and GitHub Development Activities

• Atharv Joshi,
• Milan Shah,
• Siddha Bambardekar,
• Mariia Petryk
• and Jiasun Li

• 24 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Costello College of Business: Department of Finance

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Investigation on predictors of an open-source software project’s success through GitHub archive

• Caleb Hurwitz,
• Mariia Petryk
• and Jiasun Li

• 24 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Costello College of Business: Department of Finance

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The Impact of Funding and Governance on Open-Source Development Activity

• Dhwani Sheth,
• Mariia Petryk
• and Jiasun Li

• 24 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Costello College of Business: Department of Finance

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Analyzing the Connection Between GitHub Activity of Open Source Software Projects and Relevant Funding & Governance Models

• Dmitry Kornilov,
• Mariia Petryk
• and Jiasun Li

• 24 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Costello College of Business: Department of Finance

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Evaluating the Impact of Governance and Funding Models on Open Source Software Success: A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis

• Han Yue Yang,
• Maria Petryk
• and Jiasun Li

• 24 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Costello College of Business: Department of Finance

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Distributions of Funding Models, Application Types, and Governance Models in Blockchain OSS Projects (2013 - 2024)

• Robert-Luca Girbovan,
• Yuyu (Winnie) Wei,
• Dhruv Chandna,
• Suhas Adavelly,
• Mohit Nair,
• Mariia Petryk
• and Jiasun Li

• 24 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Costello College of Business: Department of Finance

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Analyzing the Relationship Between Project Success and Project Type for Open Source, Decentralized Finance and Web 3.0 Projects

• Hengyi Wu,
• Mariia Petryk
• and Jiasun Li

• 24 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Costello College of Business: Department of Finance

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Exploring the Relationship Between the GitHub Development Activities of an OSS and its Funding/Governance Model

• Jaise Sanjith,
• Mariia Petryk
• and Jiasun Li

• 24 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Costello College of Business: Department of Finance

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Investigating Governance of Decentralized Projects Through GitHub Archive

• Jonathan Ramachandran,
• Jiasun Li
• and Mariia Petryk

• 24 October 2024
• Volume 6 • 2024
• Costello College of Business: Department of Finance