Lab director
Dr. Christof Teuscher, Professor
Christof Teuscher is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). Dr. Teuscher obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree in computer science from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) in 2000 and 2004 respectively.
- Contact
- More info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christofteuscher
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=qUpC6TEAAAAJ
Current team
Artem Arefev
Artem Arefev is a rising senior at Early College High School. He is passionate about finding practical solutions and using them to benefit others. To do this, Artem plans to study physics and electrical engineering. He also has an interest in quantum computing and nanosensors. Outside of school, he enjoys running, reading non-fiction, and flying drones.
Tanay Arora
Tanay is a rising sophomore at Jesuit High. He has been interested in machine learning since he was 9 and has kept up with much of the most prominent research since. Recently, he has taken a deep dive into LLM compression. He enjoys all type of computer science, basketball, Catan, and dal chaval.
Edwin Chen is a sophomore at Lincoln High School. He’s interested in programming in general and is versed in a variety of frameworks and libraries. He is also 2000 rated on codeforces and therefore inherited a massive ego(jk). He doesn’t have a phone and never uses social media, and his favorite hobby is programming.
Kristian Cooper
Kris Cooper is an undergraduate student at Portland State University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Before studying computer science, Kris attended Kansas City Art Institute, where they majored in animation. With a passion for both technology and artistry, Kris aims to specialize in rendering engine processes, leveraging Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. As a second-generation college student Raised in Cincinnati, OH, and Bentonville, AR, Kris draws inspiration from personal experiences to advocate for greater representation of people of color in the tech industry. Combining their love of artistic expression and technology, Kris plans to pursue a master’s degree after graduation to expand their expertise. Through their work, they seek to lead by example for young Black queer and trans individuals, demonstrating that the world is full of possibilities for creative expression and inclusion.
Haranadh Chintapalli is a continuing grad student at PSU pursuing PhD in ECE. After finishing MS from PSU, He has gained industrial knowledge and is experienced in a wide range of skills in Hardware Design, driving with passion towards research in Artificial Intelligence. He did his Bachelors from NIT Calicut in ECE. He loves to explore new places, tasting different food, playing chess and cricket, and is interested in the concept of Mind Palace.
Byron Gregg (right in photo) is an Design Automation Engineer for Intel and a continuing Graduate student at Portland State pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Byron’s professional background has included 8 years working in Semiconductor Fabrication, Fault Isolation, Failure Analysis, Automation, and most recently DFT Design Methodology (all at Intel). Byron previously attended PSU 2018-2019, completing his MS in ECE focusing on Digital IC Design, Test, and Validation. Over the years, Byron has maintained a wide breadth of interest in various STEM topics. These include Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, Computer Architecture, Adiabatic Computing, Thermodynamic Computing, Semi-Conductor Device Fabrication, Superconductivity, and more. In his free time, Byron likes to travel with his family, read, and play guitar.
Kaj Hansteen Izora is a Senior attending Portland State University studying Social Science and Data Science. He is passionate about applying a multi-disciplinary approach to complex social problems and building machine learning and AI applications. In his spare time, he enjoys playing music and photography.
Aparna Kamath
Aparna Kamath is a rising freshman who will be attending Westview High School. She is interested in the intersection of computer science and medicine. In her free time, she likes to swim, read, play piano and do karate.
Tucker Mastin
Tucker is an Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate student. After obtaining undergraduate degrees in Applied Physics and Computer Science, he gained industry experience in semiconductor manufacturing before joining a patent law firm as a scientific / technical consultant. His research interests lie in complex, emergent dynamics found at the intersection of computational neuroscience, statistical mechanics, and neuromorphic computing. Outside of school and work, Tucker can be found playing upright bass in various bands and hanging out with his wife and their big orange cat.
Sai Siddharth Nalamalpu
Siddharth Nalamalpu is a junior at Sunset High School. Siddharth is committed to leveraging cutting-edge technologies like machine learning and historical insights to create a positive global impact. Outside of academics, Siddharth enjoys biking, playing cricket, and writing poetry.
Sonia Nath is a student at Portland State University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics. Throughout her educational journey, she has pursued opportunities to explore her interests within the field of CS. Sonia is a member of the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Research Scholar Program, where she gained experience working on projects related to accessible software design in the 2023 – 2024 cohort. She was reaccepted into the 2024 – 2025 cohort where she is eager to join the teuscher.:Lab to gain practical experience in research and continue to learn and apply skills. Her true passion is to continuously learn and adapt which is why she chose to pursue computer science – a field that is always advancing. Beyond her academic life, Sonia is committed to bridging the digital gap and using her knowledge to contribute to a better, more equitable future.
Angelina Patterson
Angelina Patterson is an undergraduate student at Portland State University, pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. Her interests lie in biomedical engineering, and she has gained experience in biochemistry and biology labs, which have contributed to her understanding of the field. She seeks to expand her skills and understanding of biomedical engineering by applying her major.
Kristi Rahman
Kristi completed her B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) from Bangladesh University Of Engineering and technology (BUET) in April 2019 and joined Siemens Industrial Limited as a Design Engineer. She completed her MS in ECE from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in 2023. Currently, she is a member of the teuscher.:Lab at Portland State University and pursuing her PhD degree in ECE from Fall’24.
Anne-Caroline (Annie) Rupp
Anne-Caroline (Annie) Rupp is an undergraduate student at Portland State University, where they are studying Mathematics and Computer Science. Their research interests focus on formal mathematical proof methods in the field of Theoretical Computer Science regarding Computation Complexity, Graph Theory, and Matrix Algebra.
John Yang
John Yang is a undergraduate student at Portland State University studying Computer Engineering. Due to the rise of popularity of ML, he has developed an interest in researching and interacting with ML. His other interests include software design, hardware design and human interface device (HID) design.
