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I'm CHAD LOH,
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Machine Learning Scientist who blends engineering background with data science/machine learning skills to solve complex problems. Passionate about machine learning and communicating business insights through compelling visualizations. Skilled in data, statistics, graphic design, logical thinking, and communication.
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ABOUT ME

Professional Experience

Sep 22-Current

Arena
Data Scientist βˆ™ Machine Learning Scientist

New York, NY

  • Arena empowers businesses across industries to make high frequency, critical path decisions fully autonomous.
  • Develop machine learning systems to solve real-world problems faced by our customers in the CPG space.
  • Build quick exploratory/experimental models, APIs and products.

Arena Website

Apr 22-Jun 22

NYC Data Science Academy
Data Science Fellow

New York, NY

  • Designed ML solutions that accurately estimate device locations with satellite data (reduced GPS error by 42.0%). Developed an advanced Kalman filter technique that combines Weighted Least Squares optimization, Kalman filter, and boosting.
    Python Google Decimeter Challenge:Advanced Kalman Filter
  • Performed exploratory data analysis of NYC building data using SQL and Python. Identified urban development trends and visualized how neighborhoods bloomed during each construction boom.
    SQL Python New York City: Booms and Blooms
  • Applied statistical analysis and ML techniques to investigate the effects of competition and monopoly on airfare for the top 10 airlines. Identified different pricing models for regular and low-cost carriers.
    R Competition and Monopoly in the US Airline Industry
  • Constructed price prediction models and developed an interactive dashboard (R shiny) in order to increase customer engagement. Estimated the geographic value by performing 2D-Gaussian surface fitting.
    Python R Improving Client Experience with Machine Learning

Apr 21-Mar 22

Black Buffalo 3D
Research Scientist

New York, NY

  • Developed 3D print path generation software and reduced the preparation time by ~95% and the print time by ~13%.
  • Analyzed material test data and developed new 3D printing materials meeting international standards.
  • Led technical training on CNC coding, machine operation, and material science for employees and customers.

Education

Sep 16-Aug 21

MIT
Ph.D., CEE

Cambridge, MA
GPA 5.0/5.0

Merits
MIT Schoettler Graduate Fellowship, Top National Scholarship, WiTec Paper Award 2022 GOLD πŸ₯‡

  • Analyzed high-dimensional chemical data with MATLAB and Python (PCA βˆ™ n-point correlation function βˆ™ signal processing βˆ™ curve fitting) to identify, classify, and characterize materials.
    Key Publication Time-Space-Resolved Chemical Deconvolution of Cementitious Systems using Raman
    Key Publication Nacre Toughening due to Cooperative Deformation of Aragonite Platelets
  • Built an interactive webpage for investigating the impact of COVID-19 on socially vulnerable youth.
  • Published 9 journal papers through collaborations with interdisciplinary research groups at MIT, Harvard, Cornell, etc.
  • Founded and co-led department's Communication Lab - coached peers on writing/speaking/visual communication skills.
  • Supervised and instructed undergraduate and graduate students for 5 semesters.

Feb 10-Aug 15

KAIST
B.S., summa cum laude, CEE

Daejeon, Korea
GPA 3.95/4.0

Merits
Dean's List, Honor Student, Merit Scholarship, Korean National Scholarship, Top National Scholarship

Skills

Computer Science

Python SQL R MATLAB AWS NLP Database Machine Learning Time-Series Analysis Signal Processing

Visualization & Design

Illustrator Photoshop Figma Web Design Tableau AutoCAD Rhinoceros 3D

Science & Engineering

Numerical Simulation Optimization Finite Element Analysis Analytical Chemistry 3D Printing CNC

Languages

Korean Native Mandarin Intermediate

  • Biomineralogical signatures of breast microcalcifications
    J. A. M. R. Kunitake, D. Sudilovsky, L. M. Johnson, H.-C. Loh, S. Choi, P. G. Morris, M. S. Jochelson, N. M. Iyengar, M. Morrow, A. Masic, C. Fischbach, L. A. Estroff
    Science Advances 2023 9(8), 1-20
  • Black Drum Fish Teeth: Built for Crushing Mollusk Shells
    Z. Deng, H.-C. Loh, Z. Jia, C. A. Stifler, A. Masic, P. U. P. A. Gilbert, R. Shahar, L. Li
    Acta Biomaterialia 2022 137, 147-161
  • Time-Space-Resolved Chemical Deconvolution of Cementitious Colloidal Systems Using Raman Spectroscopy
    H.-C. Loh, H.J. Kim, F.-J. Ulm, A. Masic
    Langmuir 2021 37(23), 7019-7031
  • Nacre Toughening due to Cooperative Plastic Deformation of Stacks of Co-oriented Aragonite Platelets
    H.-C. Loh, T. Divoux, B. Gludovatz, P. U. P. A. Gilbert, R. O. Ritchie, F.-J. Ulm, A. Masic
    Communication Materials 2020 1(77), 1-10
  • Probing the Role of Bone Lamellar Patterns Through Collagen Micro‐Architecture Mapping, Numerical Modeling, and 3D-Printing
    G. Grezzana, H.-C. Loh, Z. Qin, M. J. Buehler, A. Masic, F. Libonati
    Advanced Engineering Materials 2020 22 (2000387), 1-9
  • Exploration of Biomass-derived Activated Carbons for Use in Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries
    C. T.-C. Wan, D. L. Barreiro, A. Forner-Cuenca, J.-W. Barotta, M. Hawker, G. Han, H.-C. Loh, A. Masic, D. L. Kaplan, Y.-M. Chiang, F. R. Brushett, F. J. Martin-Martinez, M. J. Buehler
    ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2020 8 (25), 9472-9482
  • Mapping and Profiling Lipid Distribution in a 3D Model of Breast Cancer Progression
    N. Vidavsky, J. A. M. R. Kunitake, M. E. Diaz-Rubio, A. E. Chiou, H.-C. Loh, S. Zhang, A. Masic, C. Fischbach, L. A. Estroff
    ACS Central Science 2019 5 (5), 768-780
  • Anti-fatigue-fracture Hydrogels
    S. Lin, X. Liu, J. Liu, H. Yuk, H.-C. Loh, G. A. Parada, C. Settens, J. Song, A. Masic, G. H. McKinley, X. Zhao
    Science Advances 2019 5 (1)
  • Multiscale Characterization of the Mineral Phase at Skeletal Sites of Breast Cancer Metastasis
    F. He, A. E. Chiou, H.-C. Loh, M. Lynch, B. R. Seo, Y. H. Song, M. J. Lee, R. Hoerth, E. L. Bortel, B. M. Willie, G. N. Duda, L. A. Estroff, A. Masic, W. Wagermaier, P. Fratzl, C. Fischbach
    PNAS 2017 114 (40) 10542-10547
  • In-situ Raman spectroscopy of sulfate phases in early-stage OPC hydration
    H.J. Kim*, H.-C. Loh, A. Masic
    Materials Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting 2021
  • Designing Modern Concrete using CFBC Ash By-Products: In-Situ and Operando Tracking of Hydration Products
    H.J. Kim*, H.-C. Loh, A. Masic
    Gordon Research Conference: Advanced Materials for Sustainable Infrastructure Development 2020
  • Contribution of Aragonite Columns to the Mechanical Performance of Nacre
    H.-C. Loh, T. Divoux, F.-J. Ulm, A. Masic*
    Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissue 2019
  • Tree Growth Simulation using Iterative Optimization for Maximized Sunlight Exposure
    H.-C. Loh*, J. V. Carstensen C. T. Mueller
    IASS Annual Symposium 2019
  • In-situ Submicron Raman Tracking of the Ordinary Portland Cement Hydration Process
    H.-C. Loh*, A. Masic
    Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2019
  • In-situ Raman Imaging of Early Stage Cement Hydration
    H.-C. Loh*, A. Masic
    Gordon Research Conference: Advanced Materials for Sustainable Infrastructure Development 2018
  • In-vivo Raman Tracking of Cement Deposition in Barnacles
    H.-C. Loh*, S. Kolle, J. Aizenberg, A. Masic
    International Materials Research Congress 2017

PROJECTS

New York City: Booms and Blooms

New York City neighborhoods bloomed through five construction booms. How did each neighborhood develop, and what is the new trend in NYC construction?

Nacre characterization

How are seashells so strong? This research reveals a new strengthening mechanism of seashells.

Google Decimeter Challenge: Advanced Kalman Filter

Can we enhance the accuracy of the GPS on our phones? Maybe down to a decimeter accuracy?

A geographic approach to housing price prediction

The neighborhood is an important factor when you look for a house. How can we evaluate the geographic value?

COVID through the Lens of Vulnerable Youth

Was NYC prepared for this unprecedented social disaster?

Competition and Monopoly in the US Airline Industry

Airline sector is a competitive industry. A pricing model is tested through multiple linear regression with three parameters: customers, routes, and hubs.

3D Concrete Printing

3DCP is an emerging technology that offers the potential to transform the construction industry and contribute to the sustainability of the industry.

Cement Hydration Monitoring

Despite its ubiquity, we still do not fully understand how concrete sets and gains its strength. This real-time visualization of the setting process gives us new insights.

My food is alive

"Please don't eat me!" This is a food doodle series I drew with an iPad.
Check out my instagram too!

Inforgraphics as a hobby

NERD ALERT! These are some inforgraphics that I made as a hobby.

LET'S CONNECT!

I always enjoy quick chats with people from diverse industries. Let me know if you're interested in swapping stories sometime.