Hi, I’m Brenna.
I’m a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) studying Electrical Engineering with a minor in Music.
My experience spans audio technology, signal processing, embedded systems, optics, and biomedical sensing, with a focus on real-world signals and designing consumer-friendly hardware.
I also have a lifelong love of photography and cameras, which inspires my work in optics and imaging systems.
Projects
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Optical Systems
Designed and built imaging, interference analysis, and material characterization systems for high-resolution optical experiements.
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Assisted Songwriting Machine
Built a real-time embedded system for recording, completing, and playing back user melodies using both AI and Markov-chain-based composition tools.
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Audio Terrain Sonification
Designed a live audio sonification system that converts any user uploaded image into a map of digitally synthesized sound.
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Biomedical RF Sensing
Designed and conducted a human research study on non-invasive biomedical sensors using a near-field RF system for heart, respiration, and speech signals.
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Holography
Captured multi-color 3D holograms using custom laser alignment, coherence control, and sequential beam exposure techniques.
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Music Compositions
A selection of original classical music I’ve written over the years for solo and ensemble settings.
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Underwater Photography
A more recent interest—taken while swimming or snorkeling. It’s been a fun challenge to work with underwater light conditions and colors.
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Landscape Photography
Some of my favorite landscape photos from over many years, taken mostly in Australia and the Northeastern U.S.
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Portrait Photography
A mix of candid and posed portraits I’ve taken over the years, some from when I worked as a freelance photographer.