Weihang Guo
- Email: weihang.guo2001@gmail.com | wg25@rice.edu
- Phone: 3467040401
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Master of Computer Science
- Rice University, Houston, 09/2023 - Present
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Bachelor of Science, Double Major in Computer Science and Mathematics
- Lehigh University, Bethlehem, 09/2019 - 05/2023
- GPA: 3.86/4.0
- Honors and Awards:
- Dean’s List in Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, and Fall 2020
- Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Academic Achievement: University Honors Convocation
- Donald J. Hillman Memorial Award: Given annually to a senior whose accomplishment in AI is judged to be most outstanding
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- Robotics Engineer Intern, Assembly Intelligence Division in Baosight Software Co., Ltd, Shanghai, China, 06/2023 – 08/2023
- Designed a simulated automated pipeline for a rolling mill finishing unit using RobotStudio, enhancing the assembly line efficiency
- Debugged an OpenCV based edge detection systems containing ABB IRB 6700 robot arm in a factory setting
- Data Analysis Research Assistant, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, 05/2022 – 08/2022
- Analyzed 21,000 field data files using MATLAB to determine the optimal frequency-domain detection method, contributing to a deeper understanding of marine life and potentially improving data precision by 15%
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Autonomous Underwater Robotics Development, 07/2021 – 05/2023
- Led a team of 14 focusing on object detection and path planning for the underwater robotics
- Improved object detection accuracy and efficiency by transitioning from YOLO v3 to YOLO v8
- Integrated the system on Jetson AGX Orin with Ubuntu 20 and ROS2 Foxy, optimizing performance by replacing Jetson Xavier NX with Ubuntu 18 and ROS Melodic
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Slang Interpreter, 08/2022 – 12/2022
- Coded a scanner, parser, and interpreter for Slang, a subset of Scheme programming language, in Python and Java
- Generated and utilized test cases to validate the robustness and accuracy of the compiler, ensuring consistent outputs
- Collaborated with a team utilizing Git for version control, underscoring teamwork and the ability to manage collaborative software projects
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Autonomous Driving and Robotic Racing, 01/2022 – 06/2022
- Refined a custom implementation of the pure pursuit algorithm in Python and C++ to boost the path-tracking precision
- Designed a MATLAB tool for streamlined addition and editing of map waypoints .
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Smart Drifter for Real-Time In-Water Data Collection, 01/2022 – 05/2022
- Engineered a compact and robust streamlined hardware configuration that integrated a Raspberry Pi, Cellular IoT shield, and detection sensors
- Designed and deployed a solution for real-time transmission of sensor and GPS data to the cloud via LTE using Bash scripts and Python
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- Personal Blog (whguo.me), 07/2021 - Present
- Developed and maintained a personal blog on Vercel using Hugo template
- Coded a plugin template JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for video playback from Bilibili, a Chinese video-sharing platform
- Managed and organized the blog content using Git, with all articles authored in Markdown format for ease of editing
- Robotics Team Website, 07/2021 - 05/2023
- Deployed the website on Microsoft Azure using a Hugo template, with customized CSS and HTML modules
- Contributed to raising $3,000 in funding through the website’s promotional effort
- Social Media Platform: The Buzz, 01/2022 - 05/2022
- Designed a database schema using PostgreSQL to effectively manage the user information, posts, comments, and votes
- Developed a command line backend admin interface using Java and Oracle JDBC
- Crafted a interactive frontend UI from scratch using HTML, CSS and TypeScript, integrating Google OAuth, and AWS file uploads
- Gaming Website, 01/2022 - 05/2022
- Designed and deployed a responsive and interactive gaming platform using React for the frontend interface on Heroku
- Developed a real-time gameplay and user interactions backend system in Node.js, integrating MongoDB to store and manage player information and game scores
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Teaching Assistant, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Lehigh University | Fall 2022
- Course: ENGR 005: Autonomous Driving and Robotic Racing
- Design labs and class discussions about hardware-related issues of the racing vehicle, automatons emergency break, and the wall following algorithm
- Mentor freshman students in Linux, ROS, python, and hardware
- Install the Ubuntu 18.04 and ROS on Nvidia Jetson TX2, Create the Workspace for students and check the hardware of the racing vehicle including testing battary, lidar and wheel calibration.
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Teaching Assistant, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Lehigh University | Spring 2023
- Course: ECE 350/450-016: Internet of Things
- Guided students through the setup and operation of IoT systems using platforms like U3810A and BeagleBone, with a focus on integrating hardware and software components.
- Instructed students on controlling hardware peripherals (GPIO, PWM, and LCD) through software commands, fostering understanding of microcontroller operations.
- Facilitated learning of I2C, SPI, Zigbee, and Bluetooth LE communication, highlighting the relationship between signal strength and packet error rates.
- Supervised a hands-on project that involved developing temperature alarms and machine condition monitoring systems, reinforcing practical application of IoT concepts.
- Taught students about LoRa design, signal analysis, and compliance testing, providing insight into long-range, low-power wireless communication.
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Class Grader, Lehigh University
- CSE140: Foundations of Discrete Structures and Algorithms: Spring & Fall 2022, Spring 2023
- CSE202: Computer Organization and Architecture: Spring 2022
Publications Link to heading
- W. Guo and Y.R. Zheng, “Trade off Between the Probability of Detection and False Alarm Rate in Fish Tag,” MST/IEEE OCEANS, Virginia Beach, VA, Oct. 17-20, 2022 pp. 1-4.
- W. Guo, B. Li, H. Zhou, C. Zhang, X. Wang and C. Ni, " Construction and characterization of a bio-detector for inflammatory bowel disease". Chinese Journal of Biotechnology,2018,34(12):1906-1914