STUDENT & RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Fridalí Gaias

Soon-to-be BSc Computer Science graduate from the University of Westminster, currently predicted for First-Class (1st) Honours, with a deep-seated passion for the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and human-centric Design & Development.

Experience

Research Assistant

University of Westminster

02 2026-Present
  • Project: AI for Better Learning: Automating Organisation of Learning Concept Maps to Improve Student Understanding.
  • Develop and evaluate a conversational AI system chat bot for academic knowledge modelling and student learning support.
  • Work with LLM pipelines and graph-based methods to structure and validate complex content.

Selected Projects

Grade: 91

Autonomous Robot Navigation

Implemented a Q-learning algorithm (Python/NumPy) for autonomous navigation in unknown environments. Evaluated performance against an MLP model, analysing limitations of supervised learning.

GitHub
Grade: 89.75

Risk-Aware Pedestrian Navigation

Built a custom A* search algorithm in Python to optimise walking routes based on distance and safety risk. Integrated OpenStreetMap data with 1M+ Police.uk crime records using efficient spatial indexing.

GitHub
Grade: 92

Dynamic Control System Modelling

Modeled a non-linear two-tank fluid system using MATLAB and Simulink. Designed a closed-loop PID controller for autonomous level regulation and conducted stability analysis using Bode and step response methods.

GitHub

Medical Survival Prediction System

Built classification and regression models (k-NN, Logistic Regression, Decision Trees) to predict patient mortality and survival time. Applied rigorous preprocessing, GridSearchCV optimisation, and validation.

GitHub

SKY Health Check Django App

Developed a responsive, user-focused full-stack platform using Python and Django. Implemented core user flows, enhancing usability, and took a leading role in planning, organisation, and UX/UI design.

GitHub

Skills

Tools & Languages

TF.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, Git, Java, Node.js, SQL, Postman, Jupyter Notebook, MATLAB, Simulink, Kali Linux tools, Tkinter

AI, Systems & Security

Model Integrations, LLMs, Machine Learning techniques, AI Methodologies & Ethics, OOP, Database Management, Software Development Principles, UX/UI Design, Cybersecurity Principles

Communication

English, Spanish, Italian

Education & Recognition

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

University of Westminster (2022-2026)

Thesis: Engineering a Security-First SPA: Implementing Edge-Based Defensive AI for a Female-Centric Platform

Predicted 1st Class

AI Pathways Scholarship

Cognizant

Winner of a fully funded place on the APMG Artificial Intelligence Practitioner course. The program includes a Tech4Good placement with Cloud Crew to deliver pro-bono solutions for charities.

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