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With an M.S. in Computational Design from Carnegie Mellon University, Isaac is actively engaged in research labs and industry collaborations, utilizing parametric design workflows, neural visualization techniques, and fabrication-aware computational methods.
His expertise spans deep learning for design optimization, material-driven generative systems, and digital twin simulations - integrating emerging technologies into scalable design solutions.
Meet me:
Master of Science in Computational Design
Carnegie Mellon University spring '25
| Focus in Computer Science |
| Focus in Machine Learning |
| Focus in Physical Fabrication |
Bachelor of Architecture
University of Oregon spring '22
| Minor in Art History |
| Minor in Landscape Architecture |
| Minor in Interior Architecture |
Associate of the Arts
Portland CC spring '17
| Focus in Maths |
Exploring Load-Bearing Applications of Compressed HempWood® Panels using Kerf Bending & CNC
Role: Physical production of a full-scale proof-of-concept column, and documentation of the technical process from simulation to fabrication. Worked directly with the manufacturer of hemp panels to understand their physical capacity and to design a pipeline that embraces hemp’s capabilities while downplaying less desirable traits.
Predicting TCR-Epitope Binding with Fine-Tuned Protein Language Models and Contrastive Learning (11785 IDL)
Role: Reimplemented a contrastive machine learning paper called CLEAN for Google cloud training. Explored various training techniques to extend CLEAN for the use in TCR-Epitope binding, and ran ablation studies to find efficient and accurate hyperparameters. Documented and produced mathematical graphics and tables for publication.
Deep Time Architectural Data - Leveraging Computational Techniques for Historical Preservation
Role: Data capture, processing, and visualization co-lead for a multi-term academic research project, and subsequent literature. Worked in a small team to edit, write, and distribute iterative explanations of computational techniques, data capture strategies, and exhibition-ready artifacts from the project in an informative and engaging living document.
Patterns for Health - A Parametric Tool for Creating Healthy and Habitable Spaces
Role: Computational and visual lead. Designed a pipeline for gathering open-source data to produce custom CFD simulations and visualizations based on user-provided structural geometry. Worked closely with the VELUX Corporation to provide resources based on the tool for their Build For Life exhibition at the World Capital of Architecture.
SARS-CoV-2 Multimodal Detection and Outbreak Tracking in Buildings
Role: Created spatial and temporal 3D animation visualizations for academic papers and an accompanying video publication. Assisted in data analysis, scripting, and documentation.
‘Build for Life’ - VELUX Corporation
Role: Design lead for an exhibition adapted from a research endeavor with the VELUX Corporation. Created visualizations, ad copy, and video clips for a client exhibit.
Prompt: Rethinking how buildings can help resolve global climate & health challenges through sustainability.
‘Transpecies Design’ - University Submission
Role: Part of a small team working out of the Institute for Health in the Built Environment, tasked with design / build of a gallery-quality wooden model and 2D graphics.
Prompt: Departmental initiative connecting design and the greater biological world.
‘Ignition’ - Presented by Fuel Ladder
Role: Design / build of several art pieces included in the show - working closely with the Fuller Center for Productive Landscapes and other Fuel Ladder members.
Prompt: Investigating climate change through the lens of historic wildfire prevention.
‘Ghost Forests’
Role: Construction of several wooden shields included in the show - working closely with visiting professor David B. Borden and the Fuller Center for Productive Landscapes.
Prompt: Examining the dying forest ecosystems of North America and our response.
focus areas
Machine Learning
Static & Motion Graphics
Rapid Prototyping
Architectural Design