CS × Physics at MIT
Medha Venkatapathy
Hi! I like ML research, AI alignment, and building useful tools. My research is advised by Morris Yau and Jacob Andreas. Long term, I want to work at a ML research lab and I will be applying to PhD programs for Fall 2027.
Currently: improving the Muon optimizer
Research / Projects
Post-training & optimization
Efficient RLHF, orthogonal/manifold methods, and speedrunning modded-nanogpt
MLTrust AI
Making a cool company about Interaction Models for workflow automation with Hannah Chung
MLGravitational-wave analysis
Coherence dashboards and analysis scripts for detector artifacts and cross-channel effects.
PhysicsPhysics in defence
Trajectory modeling and resource-allocation prototypes for Golden Dome using RL and LP algorithms.
SystemsWriting
For fun
Petting animals
Traveling
Hiking