Welcome

I’m Rick and this is my website. I describe myself belonging and thinking through Western Reformed Tradition, of Tamil Descent with Cosmopolitan outlook. My Ancestors are from Tamil Nadu, India.

I graduated with a Ph.D. in Computer and Information Science, focusing on Machine Learning, under the advising of Dr. Xiaowei Xu. I graduated with a M.S in Computer Science, writing my thesis titled, "Kodai: A Software Architecture and Implementation for Segmentation", under Dr. Joan Peckham. My Master's Degree is from the University of Rhode Island, USA. I cherish books.

I've breathed in Rhode Island, Florida, Ohio, Virginia, D.C., Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, India.
I've been adventurous and blessed abundantly with travel experiences.

My Mom describes me as being thorough in my thoughts.

I consider myself to be a "Readers's Reader"

I'm drawn to real world problems, where research can directly improve products, services and people's lives. For my future, I desire to build institutions that outlast me - rooted in principles.

My friends describe me as intellectual, friendly, caring, faithful, committed, visionary and good listener. I'm trilingual. I speak English, Tamil and Hindi. In my spare time -- I delight in reading, writing, meeting new people and taking walks.

Working with International students from China, Sri Lanka, Middle East, Thailand, Japan, Brazil, UK, and fellow Americans has expanded my view of the world. My curiousity drives me to thirst for better understanding of the world around me. I especially enjoy cultures and explaining cross-cultural differences. My favorite scientists are Alexander Graham Bell, for his work ethic and R.A. Fisher, for his original contributions in statistics. If you had met me, you would find me gravitating towards discussing industries, complex-ideas, inter-disciplinary topics related to History, Engineering, Philosophy, Business, Real estate, Cultures, Theology, Computer-Science.

Education

University of Rhode Island
M.S Computer Science (17')
Software Engineering (Thesis)