Purdue ECE Ph.D. student accelerates AI research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Purdue ECE Ph.D. student accelerates AI research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Akshita Kamsali, a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in Purdue University’s Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, spent her summer contributing to cutting-edge artificial intelligence research at one of the nation’s premier science and technology institutions.
As a Data Science Summer Institute intern in the Computing directorate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Kamsali focused on integrating large language models into self-driving laboratories, with an emphasis on improving the security and alignment of AI systems. Her work supports the acceleration of scientific discovery by making advanced AI tools more reliable and adaptable.
“I am deeply grateful to Purdue ECE for providing me with a platform to showcase my abilities beyond just my technical and teaching skills,” Kamsali said. “This played a crucial role in helping me secure this internship.”
Drawn to LLNL’s reputation for combining fundamental research with real-world applications, Kamsali said the lab’s collaborative culture and supportive environment reignited her passion for research. Guided by her mentor on the Advanced Robotics for Materials and Manufacturing Optimization and Research project, she gained valuable technical expertise while also developing professionally.
Kamsali’s PhD advisor is Avinash C. Kak, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Source: Meet LLNL: Three interns on what makes the Lab special