We are very happy to welcome a new MCL member, Qi Cao. Here is a quick interview with Qi:
1. Could you briefly introduce yourself and your research interests?
My name is Qi Cao, and I’m currently a PhD student in the ECE department at USC. I joined the MCL at the end of 2024. My research interests span machine learning, computer vision, and time-series analysis. Since joining MCL, I’ve been eager to contribute to ongoing projects, collaborate with lab members who have diverse technical backgrounds, and continue refining my skills through both hands-on experiments and regular discussions.
2. What is your impression of MCL and USC?
MCL comes across as a supportive, close-knit lab where the collaborative atmosphere helps make challenging projects feel manageable. USC strikes me as the kind of campus that buzzes with energy—entrepreneurial, diverse, and always open to new perspectives.
3. What is your future expectation and plan in MCL?
I’m looking forward to collaborating closely with everyone in MCL, sharing ideas during group meetings, and learning from the lab’s diverse expertise. I hope to contribute actively to interesting projects by participating in regular discussions and offering support whenever it’s needed. I aim to both grow my own skills and help the whole team move our research forward.
