Research Experience
Undergraduate Researcher | Stockton University (Feb 2022 – Present)
- Conducted advanced research under Professor Bradley Forrest on graph theory, focusing on the mathematical properties and universal solvability of the "Lights Out" game on nearly complete graphs.
- Developed and optimized algorithms simulating complex graph configurations, employing high-level linear algebra, combinatorics, and probabilistic analysis.
Researcher | Health Analytics Research Team, Stockton University (Feb 2022 – Present)
- Designed AI-driven methodologies to improve physician-patient communication, targeting Alzheimer's disease, mental health, and aging populations.
- Co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications; contributed to health informatics solutions with measurable clinical and research impact.
- Developed a platform for the Stockton Center for Successful Aging to facilitate research and community engagement.
CASE Intern | Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Scripps College (Summer 2024)
- Applied AI for institutional advancement, analyzing philanthropic strategies across 30 peer institutions.
- Generated actionable insights for optimizing advancement operations through data-driven research and strategic reporting.
NJ Governor STEM Scholars Program | Stockton University (Sep 2024 – May 2025)
- Served as Team Lead, coordinating research on STEM outreach and community impact programs.
- Built a platform called GridLink.help – AI-Powered Renewable Energy Interconnection Platform which simplifies the process of connecting new renewable energy projects to the power grid.
Publications
- Wei, D., Elmasri, J., Hernandez, B., Goyal, R., & Burdick, D. (2024, Nov 9–13). Google Gemini-assisted scoping review of generative AI and large language models in ADRD research. Presented at American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) Annual Symposium, San Francisco, CA.
- Wei, D. H., Prakash, S., Goyal, R., & Zhang, R. (2023). Does COVID-19 affect mental health and substance use in young adults? Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 12, 108. Link
- Wei, D., Elmasri, J., Hernandez, B., Goyal, R., & Burdick, D. (2024). Exploring the landscape of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Research. Accepted for GSA Annual Scientific Meeting, Seattle, WA, Nov 13–16, 2024.
- Wei, D., Elmasri, J., Hernandez, B., Goyal, R., & Burdick, D. (2025). GenAI Outperforms Human Reviewers in Classifying Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Research. Accepted for presentation at GSA Annual Scientific Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov 12–15, 2025.
- Wei, D., Goyal, R., Prakash, S., & Zhang, R. (2025). A Systematic Approach to Building High-Impact Aging Datasets for Researchers. Accepted for presentation at GSA Annual Scientific Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov 12–15, 2025.
- Forrest, B., Goyal, R. (2025). Lights Out on Nearly Complete Graphs. arXiv preprint. Investigates probability of solvability in the generalized "Lights Out" game on graphs.