Tom Han Chongye

Interests

Computational Biology , Computer Vision , Machine Learning/AI , Vinyl Collection

Skills

Languages and Frameworks: Python, R, bash/zsh scripting, Swift/SwiftUI, Java, C/C++, SQL

Software: Git, Docker, Jupyter Notebook, LLDB/GDB, XCode

Data Science: NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, tidyverse, ggplot2, Matplotlib

Machine Learning: PyTorch, TensorFlow with Keras

Wet Lab: Molecular Cloning, qPCR, Next Generation Sequencing, Western Blot

Education

Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME

B.A., Molecular and Cellular Biology, Computer Science

  • MATH 3606 - Advanced Bayesian Statistics
  • CSCI 3250 - Computational Geometry
  • CSCI 3465 - Financial Machine Learning
  • CSCI 3485 - Deep Learning for Computer Vision
  • CSCI 2400 - Artificial Intelligence
  • CSCI 2335 - Software Engineering
  • BIOL 3333 - Advanced Molecular and Cellular Biology
  • BIOL 2557 - Immunology
  • NEUR 2504 - Cellular Signalling
  • NEUR 2510 - Neuropharmacology

2021 - 2025

Work

Research Assistant II, Salk Institute for Biological Studies

www.salk.edu

Joint position in Dr. Talmo Pereira and Dr. Eiman Azim's labs.

2025 - Present

Research Assistant, Bowdoin College Neuroscience Department

github.com/HorchLab

Honors Student for Dr. Hadley Horch

  • Created a novel analysis pipeline for flight behavior in G. bimaculatus from data collection to analysis report.
  • Conducted full time original research to understand the basis of adaptive behaviors and plasticity in adult crickets.
  • Processed over 100+ GB of high throughput pose estimation data, reduced analysis runtime by 50%

2023 - 2025

Learning Assistant and Grader, Bowdoin College Center for Learning and Teaching

bowdoin.edu/baldwin-center

Assisting in the teaching of undergraduate courses in computer science and mathematics.

  • I was learning assistant and/or grader for the following class:
  • Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Professor Jeova Farias (2025 Spring)
  • Artificial Intelligence with Professor Jeova Farias (2025 Spring)
  • Foundations of Computer Systems with Professor Sean Barker and Stephen Houser (2024 Spring/Fall)
  • Intro to Data Science with Professor Jack O'Brien (2024 Fall)
  • Data Structures and Algorithms with Professor Dave Byrd (2023 Spring/Fall)

2023 - 2025

ETS Student Technician, Bowdoin College Information Technology

bowdoin.edu/it

Campus IT services

  • Assist in event production and provide technical support for various campus events, such as commencement, guest lecturers, and student-led plays.
  • Used TeamDynamix ITSM to generate/maintain detailed ticket records and update documentation
  • Mentored and trained new technicians alongside the Event Production Coordinator

2022 - 2025

Activities

President and Co-founder, Chinese Student Association, Bowdoin College

Co-founded the first affinity group at Bowdoin College for Chinese and Chinese American students. Organizing cultural events, engaging on average 150+ participants for 10 events per semester, fostering a supportive and strong community for Chinese students and faculties at Bowdoin College.

2022 - 2025

Awards

CS Senior Book Award, Bowdoin College CS Department

Awarded to Senior in CS major demonstrated excellence in coursework and incorpated concepts in CS in their research works.

2025-03-15

Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholar, Bowdoin College

Similar to Dean's List, Awarded for academic excellence.

2024

References

Available upon request