The assembly, development, and implementation of Compact Integrated Neurons (COIN) opens opportunities into a field of optical computing that is associated with neural networks – an important sub-field of machine learning. The goal is to make a compact device that uses light as a medium that transports and computes data.

“SuperUROP emulates an academic environment similar to the one that is awaiting me in my career. Thus, I hope to adapt to the independent research that is found in research groups in graduate schools.”