Sang Bin Moon
PhD Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering
moon182@purdue.edu
B.S. (2014) Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Mechanical Engineering
B.S. (2014) Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Business and Technology Management
M.S. (2016) Columbia University, Computer Science
Sang Bin is an Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD student at Purdue University where he is co-advised by professors Abolfazl Hashemi (ECE) and Jan-Anders Mansson (MSE/ChE). He joined the Manufacturing Design Lab in November 2022. He will work on cost modeling of novel manufacturing process using machine learning methodologies. His research interests are in reinforcement learning, online learning, cost modeling and data synthesis. Previously, he worked as a Game AI researcher at NCSOFT in South Korea, working on reinforcement learning research and AI development for proprietary games and automatic financial execution. In his free time, he likes to exercise, travel or study random things on the Internet.
Daniel Castro
PhD Student, Computer Science
dcastrom@purdue.edu
B.S. Statistics, National University of Colombia (2022)
Daniel is a Computer Science PhD student with a background in Statistics from the National University of Colombia, where he graduated in November 2022. His passion for sports, both as a spectator and a participant, led him to focus on Sports Analytics. His current research centers on developing predictive tools for soccer, using computational methods to manage athlete’s time and space on the field. Daniel gained valuable experience in this field, as an intern in the Data & Analytics department of the International Olympic Committee. In his free time, Daniel enjoys sports, indulging his love for movies, and exploring new destinations, all while being a dedicated cat person.
Adeline Ripberger
PhD Student, Materials Engineering
aripberg@purdue.edu
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Rutgers (2023)
Adeline is a PhD student in Materials Engineering who joined the Ray Ewry Sports Engineering Center in August 2023. She received her Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Rutgers University. Her research focuses on tuning sports equipment in order to optimize feel and control for athletes. She is currently investigating the mechanical behavior of tennis rackets to study relationships among physical properties and players’ preferences. Outside of the lab Adeline enjoys cycling, hiking, and watching college basketball.