Anthony Ha-Anh Pham

Graduate Student, Engineer, & Teacher

M.S. Engineering Technology · Texas A&M University

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I am pursuing a Masters of Science in Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University. My passions are in creating innovative solutions that blend software and hardware to transform education.

I use several technologies, including...

Python

Flutter

discord.py

Arduino

TensorFlow

NumPy

pandas

Projects & Designs

Blood Glucose Monitor

August 2024 – May 2025

Lead software developer for a senior-year capstone project on non-invasive blood glucose monitoring using millimeter-wave sensing.

Designed an Android app with Bluetooth Low Energy, wrote ESP32 firmware to interface with a NANO VNA, and built an XGBoost model to estimate glucose levels from RF signal data.

Gesture

February 2025

A web app that teaches sign language in real time using computer vision, built with a team of four during TAMUhack 2025, a 24-hour hackathon.

Responsible for the full ML pipeline: collecting and labeling a custom dataset with MediaPipe hand landmarks, then training a TensorFlow classifier that recognizes ASL gestures live via webcam.

Bacon Hunter

March 2024 – April 2024

An autonomous target-seeking SCUTTLE robot built by a team of four for MXET 300 (Mechatronics I).

Designed and implemented the dynamic obstacle avoidance algorithm, the autonomous navigation logic, and real-time target detection using HSV color filtering in OpenCV.

TAO Bot

August 2023 – Present

Creator and lead maintainer of the Discord bot managing the ENGR TA Organization server at Texas A&M.

Serves 5,000+ faculty, TAs, and students with custom commands, automated role and membership management, and moderation tools.

ASL Detection Model

February 2023 – April 2023

Lead developer for my group in AI4ALL Apply AI's Spring 2023 cohort, building recurrent neural networks to recognize five American Sign Language words from video sequences.

Iterated on six LSTM variants with different hyperparameters, trained on the Kaggle ASL Signs Challenge dataset.

Research Experience

Machine Learning for mmWave-Based Pest Detection

Texas A&M University

MiWiRa Lab

January 2024 - Present

Python XGBoost mmWave Radar Deep Learning

Project & Thesis Overview

I currently am working on my Master's thesis, which is an exploration of using deep learning models to analyze mmWave radar data to detect pests in cattle. I am also working in the fine-tuning of an XGBoost model to compare against the deep learning models.

As an undergraduate researcher, I assisted in researching alternative ways of analyzing millimeter wave radar data, particularly the back-projection algorithm (BPA) and the Range Migration Algorithm (RMA).

Contributions

▸ Developing and training deep learning models to monitor performance with different parameter setups
▸ Fine-tuning XGBoost model to support lower-end hardware and lack of available data
▸ Developing and implementing data collection tools for mmWave radar dataset

Generative AI in Qualitative Research and Engineering Education

Texas A&M University

ENQUIRE Lab

August 2024 - Present

Engineering Education Machine Learning LLMs Qualitative Research

Project Overview

I develop tools and pipelines that utilize generative AI to analyze engineering curricula data to better understand the decision processes behind curricula development and their motivations.

Contributions

▸ Implemented a RAG pipeline with a PDF parser to allow users to query inputted curricula data
▸ Developing three-stage LLM pipeline using small, local LLMs to better adapt human text for LLM usage in an accessible fashion

Children's Achievement Attitudes and Beliefs

Texas A&M University

BEAM Lab

January 2022 - February 2023

Children Psychology Data Collection

Project Overview

I was tasked with collecting data from children through surveys and interviews for future analysis in this study. I also did literature review and analysis to learn more about related topics.

Contributions

▸ Organized and conducted interviews with children
▸ Participated in literature review and analysis

Teaching & Mentorship

Graduate Assistant Teacher - Canvas Manager

Masters of Industrial Distribution @ Texas A&M

January 2026 - Present

Assistant in creating course frameworks and updating course materials on Canvas for the Masters of Industrial Distribution program. Also, I ensured that all course materials were fully compliant with accessibility standards.

Canvas Accessibility Course Development

Freshman Engineering Peer Teacher

Texas A&M First Year Engineering

August 2022 - May 2025

Peer teacher for four different courses (ENGR 102, PHYS 216, CLEN 261, CLEN 181). I helped students with their coursework and prepared them for their futures as engineers and as students. I provided office hours, created supplemental learning materials, and managed a Discord server for the courses.

Python Physics Teaching

SEAS Peer Mentor

Student Excellence and Academic Success @ Texas A&M

August 2024 - May 2025

Peer mentor for current first-year, first-generation engineering students. I provided guidance and support to help them succeed in their first year at Texas A&M academically, socially, and emotionally.

Engineering First-Year Students Mentorship

ESBP Peer Mentor

Engineering Summer Bridge Program @ Texas A&M

Summer 2023, Summer 2024

Peer mentor for incoming engineering students through the Engineering Summer Bridge Program. I assisted them with preparation for their Math Placement Exam and for their first year at Texas A&M with a focus on academic success and work-life balance.

Pre-Calculus Life on Campus Mentorship

VIP Peer Mentor

Virtual Introduction to Python @ Texas A&M

Summer 2023, Summer 2024

Peer mentor for incoming engineering students. I assisted them with getting a solid foundation in Python in preparation for one of their core first-year courses, ENGR 102.

Python Mentorship

YouTube Series

ENGR 102 Review Series

Comprehensive exam reviews for ENGR 102. Consists mostly of solving problem sets provided by the professors.

6 videos Watch Series →

ESBP 2024 - Pre-Calculus Series

Mini lecture series for key pre-calculus concepts, tailored for ESBP students.

19 videos Watch Series →