Outside Brandeis
Collaborative work with faculty at Jackson State University, Texas A&M, and UT Arlington on machine learning applications in computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Mai Al Shaaban
Undergraduate Student & Researcher
High level academic, research, and industry experience in Machine Learning, Scientific Computing and Computational Neuroscience
Contact MeAbout Me
October, 2025I am a senior at Brandeis University, graduating in May 2026 with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. My academic and research journey bridges computational methods with real-world scientific challenges.
Research Interests
- Fluid Dynamics
- Scientific Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Deep Learning
- Machine Learning
- Computational Neuroscience
Current research labs I’m in
Inside Brandeis
Senior honors thesis modeling basal ganglia transitions from goal-directed to habitual learning. Using behavioral data on mice, differential-equation–based models and Reinforcment Learning tools, I aim to capture how dopamine-dependent signals couple the dynamics of the dorsomedial and dorsolateral striatum.
Current Roles
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Teaching Assistant Operating Systems (COSI 131a)
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Math UDR Undergraduate Dept. Representative
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Executive Board Member as Head Treasurer Brandeis Student Union
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Vice President (VP) Brandeis Girls Who Code
3+
Years of Academic
& Research Experience
& Research Experience
20+
Real-World Dataset Projects
(Details Restricted by Privacy & NDA)
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8+
Languages Spoken
or Programmed In
or Programmed In
Outside of academics, I enjoy jigsaw puzzles, crocheting cozy things (I’m making a blanket these days!), and getting outside on hiking trails.
Recent Highlights
Recognized as Student Leader of the Month (November 2025) by the Department of Student Engagement for excellence in service as Head Treasurer. View Newsletter
Two abstracts accepted for presentation at Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) 2026
Earned official membership in the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) View
Skills
Technical Expertise
Constructing, debugging, and running pipelines for large-scale data (e.g., RNA-seq)
100%Dimensionality reduction and projection (PCA, MDS, t-SNE)
100%Machine learning models: regression, decision trees, random forest, etc.
100%Building ML models on (numerical / text / image) data
100%Downstream data analysis
95%Data interpretation and analysis
90%Software & Programming
ML Libraries: pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, Seaborn
100%Languages: Python, Java, C/C++, R, MATLAB, LaTeX
100%Development Tools: Google Cloud Platform, VS Code, PyCharm, Eclipse
100%Visualization & Utilities: ParaView, Microsoft Office
90%Workplace Strengths
Highly effective in remote work environments
98%Strong self-accountability and time management
98%Fast and efficient task execution
98%Detail-oriented with strong organizational tracking
98%Excellent problem-solving and logical reasoning skills
98%Languages
Arabic
NativeEnglish
C1 proficiencyFrench
B2–C1 (ongoing)Classes
Algorithms
In progressProbability
In progressPhysics (Waves & Oscillations)
In progressGeneral Chemistry
In progressBig Data and Numerical Analysis
CompletedMachine Learning (including Deep Learning)
CompletedReal Analysis
CompletedFourier Analysis
CompletedData Structures
CompletedComputer Operating Systems
CompletedApplied Linear Algebra
CompletedExperience
Professional journeyAward Certificate
Coursework Toward B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE)
Aug. 2022 – Dec. 2023
B.S.
Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Brandeis University
Jan. 2024 – May 2026 (Expected)
Researcher
in Machince Learning for Computational Fluid Dynamics
Yale UniversitySummer Undergraduate Math Research (SUMRY)
June 2025 - Present
Research Fellow
in Clifford Algebra
Brandeis University Department of Mathematics Guided Reading Program (GRP)
Feb. 2024 - May 2024
Research Assistant
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE)Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA)
Jan. 2023 - Dec. 2023
Teaching Assistant
Fundamentals of Computer Systems (Operating System)
Brandeis University Michtom School of Computer Science
Aug. 2025 - Present
Teaching Assistant
Advanced Techniques in Java
Brandeis University Michtom School of Computer Science
July 2025 - August 2025 (Summer Course)
Teaching Assistant
Calculus I
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE) Department of Mathematics anf Statistics
Aug. 2023 - Dec. 2023
Data Science Intern
Juvena Therapeutics
May 2024 - Dec. 2024
Resident Assistant
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE)Housing
March 2023 - Dec. 2023
Undergraduate Departemental Representative
Brandeis University, Departemnt of Mathematics
Aug. 2025 - Present
Co-Head Treasurer
Brandeis University Student Union
June 2025 - Present
Deputy Treasurer
Brandeis University Student Union
Jan. 2024 - May 2025
Vice President
Girls Who Code (Brandeis Chapter)
May 2025 - Present
Event Coordinator
Girls Who Code (Brandeis Chapter)
Jan. 2025 - May 2025
Undergraduate Mentor
Brandeis University Department of Mathematics
Jan. 2025 - May 2025
Chapter President
SIUE The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) Chapter
June 2023 - Dec. 2023
Team Lead
Syrian Youth Empowerment (SYE)
June 2025 - Present
Student Mentor
Syrian Youth Empowerment (SYE)
June 2023 - May 2025
Poster Presenter
MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference (URTC) Cambridge, MA
Oct 2025
Abstract accepted; presenting as primary author under IEEE.
Presenter
(20 mins talk)
Young Mathematicians Conference (YMC) Ohio State University (OSU) Columbus, OH
August 2025
Presenter
(20 mins talk)
Yale University and Williams College Mini Mathematics Conference New Haven, CT
July 2025
Poster Presenter
Jane Street NYC Mathematics Day New York City, NY
July 2022
Attendee
33rd Annual Technology Conference at Harvard Business School Cambridge, MA
April 2025
Attendee
The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Annual Conference Chicago, IL
Nov 2023
Paper Presenter
The Annual Central States Communication Association (CSCA) Conference St. Louis, MO
April 2023
Publications
Research Work
Computational Analysis of Two Micro-Vortex Generator Configurations for Supersonic Boundary Layer Flow Control
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Selected talks & posters
Poster
MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference (URTC), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Cambridge, MA
Poster title: Machine Learning-Based Vortex Evolution in 3D High-Speed Flows
Mini-Symposium (Accepted)
The 10th Annual Meeting of Society of Applied and Industrial Mathematics (SIAM), Central States Section
University of Arkansas · Fayetteville, AR
Talk title: A spatiotemporal decomposition-based prediction method for High-Speed Complex Fluid Dynamics
Talk (20 mins)
Young Mathematicians Conference (YMC)
Ohio State University · Columbus, OH
Talk title: Estimating Flows of Partial Differential Equations using Time-Series Analysis
Talk (20 mins)
Mini Mathematics Conference
Yale University & Williams College · New Haven, CT
Talk title: Estimating Flows of Partial Differential Equations using Time-Series Analysis
Poster
Jane Street NYC Mathematics Day
New York, NY
Poster title: Machine Learning-Based Vortex Evolution in 3D High-Speed Flows
Talk (20 mins)
Brandeis Guided Reading Program — Cliffoid algebra
Brandeis University · Waltham, MA
Talk title: Clifford Algebra Overview
Honors & Awards
Recognitions and AchievementsDean’s List
2022–2025Maintained a top GPA throughout my studies at SIUE and Brandeis University
Math Mentor Award
2025Awarded by Brandeis Math Department for mentorship during Spring 2025
Undergraduate Research Prize (X2)
2023, 2024Awarded for two research projects completed under URCA
Bertha A. Sigilman Endowed Scholarship
2024-2025Full-ride scholarship supporting my education at Brandeis University
Student Leader Prize (x3)
2024, 2025A prize for serving as Deputy Treasurer in the Student Union.
AMY Fund Scholarship
2023-2024Scholarship awarded to 2 students only each year, to support refugees pursuing higher education
Provost’s Undergraduate Research Fund
2025Received competitive funding to present as the primary presenter at MIT URTC on Sunday, October 12th, 2025.
Student Leader of the Month
2025For outstanding leadership and service as Head Treasurer of the Brandeis Student Union, November 2025.
Membership in The Association for Women in Mathematics
2025Memebership was gifted by Joint Mathematics Meeting orgnizers
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