I'm a passionate PhD student with a background in robotics, mechatronics, and electrical engineering. I specialize in leveraging machine learning and data analysis to solve complex problems and drive innovation. My work spans across synthetic data generation, IIoT, and time series data analytics. As your resident hippie-nerd, I’m always exploring new ways to blend technology and sustainability to create a positive impact.

🌱 Currently learning:
I’m currently exploring the world of explainable AI and AI for cybersecurity to better understand complex datasets and improve model transparency. Additionally, I’m researching applications of AI to enhance cybersecurity defenses.

💻 What I do best:

• Build and optimize ML models for predictive analysis and decision support.
• Explore automated solutions to enhance system efficiency and reduce human error.
• Analyze data to uncover meaningful patterns and insights that drive strategy.

📝 Projects & Research:
I'm always working on something exciting. Here are a few highlights:

• A Comprehensive Approach to Evaluating Usability and Hyperparameter Selection for Synthetic Data Generation: A deep dive into synthetic data quality analysis using GANs.
• Renewable Energy Modelling: Exploring the impacts of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 on renewable energy consumption.
• (In Progress) Time-Series Tune-Up: Securing Time-Series Models with Unlearning: Analyzing the effectiveness of AI-based defenses in cybersecurity.
• (In Progress) Explainable Anomaly Detection for Cryptocurrency Graph Data: A cute little stack of AD, XAI and maybe some other things.

🎯 Long-term goals:
I’m committed to applying my skills to create ML-driven solutions that make systems more efficient, safe, and sustainable. As I continue to grow my expertise, I aim to contribute to advancements in ML ethics, sustainability, and cybersecurity.

✨ When I’m not considering dropping my computer into a lake or reading the never-ending steam of new research articles, I enjoy running marathons, dancing, and experimenting with new vegan recipes.

📖 Book Recomendations: Here are some books I recomend for anyone looking for something a bit less technical to fill their free time:

• The Pine Barrens John McPhee
• Travels with Charley in Search of America John Steinbeck
• Everyone Loves You When You're Dead Neil Strauss
• The Power Broker Robert Caro

Let’s connect!

• 📫 Reach me at: [watso213@purdue.edu]
• 🌐 Check out my personal website: [www.watsonadriana.com]

Technologies I Love