Hi, my name is Aiqi Zhang.
I'm a fourth-year undergraduate student in Engineering Science (Major Engineering Physics, Minor Artificial Intelligence) at the University of Toronto.
I am passionate about developing engineering tools that reveal hidden patterns in the physical world and advancing our understanding of complex systems through data analysis and modeling.
My name is roughly pronouced as I-key.
Research Interest
- Atmospheric and carbon cycle modeling across diverse spatial and temporal scales
- Remote sensing and time-series data processing integrated with machine learning–driven analysis
- Urban environmental systems and their impact on climate and carbon dynamics
- Experimental physics with a focus on data-driven pattern analysis and modeling
Experience & Past Projects
As an Engineering Science student, I have gained experience in both engineering design and scientific research through coursework, labs, and summer programs.
In the first two years of the program, I focused on building core engineering skills through coursework, design projects, and hackathons. In the summer after my second year, I conducted research at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), gaining international academic and laboratory experience. Entering the Engineering Physics program in third year, I engaged in advanced physics topics and laboratory research. During the summer, I worked as a student researcher in the Atmospheric Physics Group under Prof. Debra Wunch and as a lab technician in the Advanced Undergraduate Laboratory, where I contributed to setting up new experiments while continuing my own research.
Tools I Reach For
Programming: Python, MATLAB, C, C++, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Assembly, Linux
Hardware & CAD Design: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Fusion 360, SolidWorks
Photography & Video Editing: Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom
General Interests
I first discovered nature photography as a teenager, and it has remained a lasting passion. Each photo captures a fleeting moment with the creatures I’ve been fortunate to encounter, and I've put together a small gallery for you to explore.
