I am Ted Lu, a 17-year-old student and researcher based in Taipei, Taiwan, with a strong focus on data science, medical informatics, and neuroscience. My academic and professional interests revolve around advancing methodologies in medical image analysis and exploring the intersection of digital governance, policy advocacy, and technology. I actively seek opportunities to contribute to fields such as medical informatics and computer vision.
Through self-directed learning and hands-on research, I have cultivated expertise in medical informatics and participated in projects involving diverse imaging modalities, including MRI, CT, EEG, X-ray, and OCT. My recent work has centered on imaging studies of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders such as glioma, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s, and Huntington’s disease. These experiences have honed my skills in Python, data processing frameworks, and imaging analytics.
Beyond the medical domain, I bring technical proficiency in hardware development, including sensor engineering and wireless communication. From 2018 to 2020, I focused on enhancing ESP8266/ESP32 communication frameworks and optimizing edge computing systems. This background has equipped me with robust programming skills in Python, C/C++, JavaScript, Linux, and database management systems.
In addition to technical pursuits, I am deeply engaged in digital governance and policy advocacy, focusing on issues such as open data, digital rights, and internet governance. I have worked with organizations like the Open Culture Foundation and contributed to national policy discussions as a Committee Member of the Youth Advisory Committee for the K-12 Education Administration, addressing topics like educational privacy and inclusion. I also actively participate in open-source communities such as g0v.tw, where I apply my skills in issue analysis and project management to collaborative initiatives.
- Taiwanese: Native proficiency
- Mandarin: Native proficiency
- English: Professional working proficiency (TOEIC 800, 2019)
- Spanish: Limited working proficiency
- Committee Member | Digital & AI Governance Subcommittee, Youth Advisory Committee, Taipei City Government | Jan 2025 - Present
- Conducted research on digital services regulation for urban development.
- Provided suggestions on AI & data governance policies to departments of city government.
- Scientist Intern | Appier Inc. | Nov 2023 - Present
- Re-implemented generative AI methods and imaging analysis algorithms, conducting feasibility research for integration into marketing products.
- Collaborated with the data scientist team to create proof-of-concept demos, showcasing the potential of advanced AI methods in enhancing marketing services.
- Transitioned to supporting campaign algorithms and optimizing model training to improve system performance and effectiveness post-Oct. 2024.
- Research Student | Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), Academia Sinica | Jun 2023 - Present
- Proficiently conducted data science and in-depth analysis of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data, with a specific focus on brain connectome research.
- Development of cutting-edge analysis software, and cloud computing infrastructure deployment to optimize data storage and accessibility.
- Actively engaged in advanced studies encompassing neuroimaging, biomedical sciences, and neurosciences, consistently staying abreast of the latest research and breakthroughs in these fields.
- Research Assistant | Department of Computer Science & Information Engineering, National Taiwan University (NTU CSIE) | Sep 2022 - Present
- Actively participated in research projects upon developing advanced algorithms for medical image analysis, specializing in neuroimaging scans.
- Conducted experiments to optimize machine learning and deep learning models, notably improving accuracy and efficiency through techniques such as hyperparameter tuning, model design, and data augmentation.
- Proficiently preprocessed and augmented medical imaging datasets to bolster model robustness, employing methods such as image normalization, noise reduction, and data augmentation to ensure high-quality input data.
- Committee Member | Youth Advisory Committee, K-12 Education Administration | Ministry of Education | Apr 2024 - Mar 2025
- Conducted research on education legislation, focusing on digital rights, educational privacy, and inclusion in education.
- Provided policy consulting to support the development and implementation of equitable and innovative educational policies.
- Advocated for legislative advancements to strengthen privacy protections and promote inclusive education initiatives.
- Consultant & Professional Proofreader | Youth News, Public Television Service Foundation | Jul 2024 - Oct 2024
- Conducted technical content reviews and provided strategic recommendations.
- Offered program planning guidance, focusing on in-depth analysis of technical methodologies and ethical considerations.
- Consultant & Lecturer | National Taiwan University Artificial Intelligence Research Club | Jan 2024 - Jun 2024
- Guided several mentees to build generative AI project.
- Professional mentoring on computer vision approach optimization.
- Tech Contributor | Digital Law Taskforce, Judicial Reform Foundation | Oct 2024 - Present
- Founder & Data Engineer | Taiwan Open Education Develop Unit | Jun 2024 - Present
- Volunteer | Open Culture Foundation | May 2022 - Present
- Lecturer & Community Volunteer | g0v Taiwan Community | May 2021 - Present
- General Coordinator & Co-founder | CISCON (Computer Informatics Students Conference) 2023
- Agenda Team | HITCON (Hacks in Taiwan Conference) | 2023 - 2024
- General Coordinator | COSCUP Open Education Track | 2023 - 2024
- Conference Streaming | COSCUP (Conference for Open Source Coders, Users & Promoters) | 2021
- Podcast Producer | Init KaoBei Engineer | October 2021 - May 2022
- Taipei Digital Experimental High School (T-school) | 2023-2026 (expected)
- Previous Semester Overall GPA: 4.3 / 4.3
- Chairman of Student Union
- Public Relations Manager of Art and Literature Club
- Lecturer & Education Manager of Photography Club
- New Taipei Municipal Yonghe Junior High School | 2020-2023
- Graduation Overall GPA: 4.0 / 4.3
- Valedictorian of 53rd graduates with highest achievement.
- Class president of Gifted and Talented Science program.
- Elected as the school president for the academic year 2023.
- Website: https://tedlu-tw.github.io
- Email: [email protected]
- LinkedIn: @hao-tian-lu
- Instagram: @ted.lu.tw
- Twitter: @ted_lu_tw
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