Richard Li Xu
About me
Hi, I'm Richard!
I'm currently a freshman at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), pursuing a BS in Computer Science. Here is my blog.
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Previously...
Research @ Weill Cornell Medicine Peng Lab
Summers 2023-24
Conducted medical informatics research. 1st author at IEEE ICHI 2024 conf.
Speaker @ AMIA 2023 Annual Symposium
November 2023
One of 12 high school scholars selected nationally by the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA).
A few of my projects...
FetA.I. – Fetal Health Classification
2022-23
Developed a soft voting model to classify fetal health using ensemble learning (CNN, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting).
View Link →FloodStack – SAR Flood Mapping
2023-24
Deep learning flood segmentation tool using Sentinel-1 SAR data.
ASIC Microprocessor Design @ MIT Beaver Works
Summer 2024
Designed 4-bit ALU microprocessor using Skywater 130nm PDK
View Link →Auto WebCursor
2024
Chrome extension that automates web browsing tasks using AI through text/voice inputs
View Link →Verbo Write
2024
AI writing assistant with context-aware grammar checking and rewrite suggestions for multiple languages
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Honors & Awards
Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) Finalist
May 2023
Dallas, TX
Society for Science
Sigma Xi Associate Member
May 2023
Dallas, TX
National Scientific Research Honor Society
National Merit Finalist
Feb 2025
Great Neck, NY
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
U.S. Congressional App Challenge Winner
Nov 2023
Great Neck, NY
U.S. House of Representatives
Publications
Analyzing Social Factors to Enhance Suicide Prevention Across Population Groups
2024
Published at 2024 IEEE 12th International Conference on Healthcare Informatics (ICHI)
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Extracurriculars & Volunteering
SAT Math & English Tutor
2023-24
Remote
Schoolhouse.world & College Board
- Tutored students in SAT Math and English
- Led 20+ live group sessions with students from three countries
- Earned 114+ positive ratings and recognized among top 10% of tutors
Contact
Email me at rlxu2[at]illinois[dot]edu