On the many faces of matrix multiplication

It’s no exaggeration to say that our world runs on linear algebra. In fact, much of machine learning, at least the parts used most often, is essentially just a series of matrix multiplications. Read more...

On the messiness of data

For a data analyst, a large datasets can be a double-edge sword. When used properly, they can yield powerful insights and leave you with a deeper understaning of the world around you. However, in the absence of good data organisation skills, you are only left with wasted effort and confusion. I encountered this challenge firsthand during my PhD. Read more...

My PhD project

For my PhD, I studied how the invertebrate visual system guides locomotion; in simpler terms, how do fruit flies see and walk. Yes, I am aware of the irony of studying how fruit”flies” walk.

On closedloop visual experiments

To study the visual system, I built a closed-loop behavioral setup that allowed us to present visual stimuli to a walking fruit fly and update the stimulus in real time based on the fly’s position and orientation. Stripping away the scientific context, the goal was essentially to display a pinwheel disc to the fly. Read more...