Johns Hopkins University / Class of 2030

Guanbo (Gabriel)
Wang.

Research, engineer, and serve.

I’m an undergraduate at Johns Hopkins University. I have previously worked with biomedical data at MIT Media Lab, researched on AI assisted ADHD diagnosis, and developed software for animal conservation. Beyond research, I’ve led peer tutoring, designed stage lighting, and volunteered in the Boston community.

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Research

MIT Media Lab

Aug to Sep 2025

Research Assistant

Biomedical research with wearable sensors and patient sleep data.

  • Designed experimental protocols, configured research devices, and scripted data collection workflows for biomedical studies. Participated in weekly lab meetings to discuss progress and findings.
  • Processed and annotated patient sleep datasets collected from wearable sensors to improve their usability for analysis.
  • Helped reorganize the lab’s sleep study database and coordinated with the National Data Archive (NDA) to submit a public dataset.

Wearable sensors / Sleep data / Experimental protocols / Data annotation

ACTive Minds

Oct 2023 to May 2026

Research Initiator & Lead

Exploring AI assisted ADHD diagnosis through public neuroimaging datasets.

  • Initiated research on deep learning analysis of public neuroimaging datasets for ADHD diagnosis.
  • Trained models, gathered user feedback, and iterated on the supporting app and startup concept.
  • Received Honorable Mention at the 2025 Massachusetts Science Fair and the 2024 Model Entrepreneurship Competition.

Deep learning / Neuroimaging / Model training / User feedback

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Education

Johns Hopkins University

Expected May 2030

Undergraduate Student

Boston Trinity Academy

Sep 2023 to Jun 2026

High School Diploma

GPA 3.93 / 4.00 · SAT 1590

Advanced coursework AP Calculus BC; AP Physics C: Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism; AP Biology; AP Chemistry; AP Statistics.

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Projects & entrepreneurship

Sequi

Jul 2024 to present

Co-Founder & CTO

An animal conservation donation startup connecting donors with GPS tagged animals.

  • Co-developed an iOS app and backend systems using AWS APIs and SwiftUI, bringing together donations, animal tracking, and gamification.
  • Partnered with conservation nonprofits, including MarAlliance, for tracking data. Directed 30% of revenue to partner organizations and led promotion through Kickstarter and Instagram.

University of Pennsylvania

Jul 2025

Management & Technology Summer Institute

Engineering design, entrepreneurship, and a prototype for finding friends in crowded spaces.

  • Selected for a competitive program with approximately 6% acceptance. Completed intensive coursework for credit in entrepreneurship and engineering design under Penn faculty guidance.
  • Built an app and firmware prototype with a team of five. Produced the marketing video that received the Best Video Award.
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Leadership & service

Boston Trinity Academy

Aug 2025 to Jun 2026

Academic Prefect & Ad Ludum Honor Society

  • Directed schoolwide tutoring, trained peer tutors, managed tutor and student pairings, and organized SAT preparation and exam reviews.
  • Chaired Academic Council meetings and interviewed Honor Society candidates. Organized faculty lectures, alumni talks, academic chapel, cultural visits, and concerts with school leadership.

School Drama Club

Aug 2023 to Jun 2026

Lighting Designer & Director

  • Led lighting design and direction for drama productions, working with directors to develop atmospheres around scripts and character moods.
  • Operated lighting for culture shows, choir nights, award ceremonies, and the annual donation dinner.

Boston Cares

Jun 2024 to present

Volunteer

  • Assisted blind students at prom at Perkins School for the Blind. Supported promotion for the Asian Music Festival and organized The Starting Point charity art show.
  • Completed verified service across community projects in Greater Boston, including tutoring at X-cel Education.
Outside the lab: photography
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Selected honors

  • Robert H. Bradley Award

    2026
  • Harvard Book Prize

    2025
  • Math Department Awards & Headmaster’s List

    2024 to 2026
  • John Locke Essay Competition

    Commendation

    2024
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Skills & languages

Programming
Python · Swift / SwiftUI · Java · C++ · TypeScript
Tools & platforms
Git / GitHub · Linux · Xcode · Visual Studio Code · Jupyter Notebook · LaTeX · API development · AWS · Oracle Cloud
Languages
Mandarin · native / English · proficient / Spanish · conversational
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Get in touch

For research, collaborations, or a conversation.