About me
I'm an AI Research Engineer working at the intersection of multimodal learning, combining computer vision and large language models to solve complex problems. My research spans remote sensing, biomedical NLP, machine unlearning, and sports analytics, with hands-on experience in dataset curation, evaluation design, and reproducible ML experimentation using PyTorch and HuggingFace.
Currently conducting research at the University of Malaya on multimodal pipelines for sports talent acquisition, I've previously contributed to applied research at ISRO on satellite image super-resolution and worked on small language models for medical domains at IIT Madras. My work includes designing experiments that outperform state-of-the-art baselines, building automated data curation pipelines, and preparing research manuscripts for peer-reviewed venues.
Beyond research, I contribute to open-source AI projects, serve as the President of the Student Council, lead our Music Club, and perform at intercollege competitions. Whether it's writing, mentoring, or podcasting about the cosmos, I'm driven by curiosity and a desire to push the boundaries of what's possible with intelligent systems.
Expertise
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Artificial Intelligence
I build production AI—Agentic systems, RAG and vision—optimized for accuracy, safety and low latency.
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Web Design
I craft fast, accessible web apps—clean UX, responsive UI and Core Web Vitals solidly in the green.
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Research
I turn questions into prototypes and papers—LLM evals, finetunes and multimodal reasoning that ship.
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Business
I turn ideas into sustainable ventures—strategy, monetization, and execution to ship products that grow.
Testimonials
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Dr. Sanjan Gupta
Richard demonstrates exceptional expertise in machine learning research and a remarkable work ethic that sets him apart. His deep technical knowledge, combined with meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving approach, makes him an outstanding collaborator. He consistently delivers high-quality work on schedule, communicates clearly, and takes ownership of complex challenges with dedication and professionalism. His ability to bridge theoretical concepts with practical implementation, along with his commitment to excellence, makes him an invaluable research partner.
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Dr. Anil Kumar
Richard completed his Advanced Remote Sensing and Image Analysis Internship at ISRO's Indian Institute of Remote Sensing. He developed a comprehensive image processing pipeline for super-resolution and enhancement of multi-spectral satellite imagery from Sentinel-2 and PlanetScope sensors, achieving significant improvements in image quality metrics while maintaining spectral integrity. We found him intelligent, independent, sincere, and hardworking throughout his internship period.
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Dr. P Ashok Babu
Richard has been an exceptional research collaborator, co-authoring multiple papers on machine unlearning and remote sensing. His work on adaptive SISA-Distill achieved 98.70% accuracy on MNIST, and his remote sensing classification pipeline delivered a 40% accuracy improvement. His rigorous methodology, attention to detail, and ability to translate complex research concepts into publishable results make him an invaluable research partner.
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Dr. Jakeer Hussain
Richard demonstrates exceptional ability to transform cutting-edge research concepts into production-ready implementations. His work consistently bridges the gap between theoretical innovation and practical deployment, delivering solutions that are both academically rigorous and commercially viable. His technical depth, problem-solving skills, and commitment to excellence make him an outstanding collaborator for both research and industry projects.
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