Kira Phan | Medical Note Classification | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Kira Phan | Medical Note Classification | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Kira Phan | Medical Note Classification | Undergraduate Student at California State University | United States

Medical Note Classification is a core focus of Ms. Kira Phan, an emerging computer science researcher and undergraduate scholar pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering at California State University, San Bernardino, with an expected graduation in May 2028. Ms. Kira Phan has developed a strong academic foundation in computational thinking, software development, and applied machine learning through rigorous coursework and hands-on research. As a Research Assistant in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Ms. Kira Phan has played a key role in preprocessing datasets, creating data frames, and developing a machine learning program designed to classify medical notes into distinct medical categories, where she also fine-tuned model performance, improved accuracy, built the first functional prototype, and presented the work at a peer and faculty research conference. Her professional experience further includes teaching and tutoring with the Fontana Unified School District, where Ms. Kira Phan provided individualized instruction in U.S. History, mathematics, and Earth Science, demonstrating strong communication and mentoring skills. Her research interests center on medical note classification, applied machine learning, healthcare data analysis, and ethical AI systems. Ms. Kira Phan’s research skills include proficiency in Python, C++, Google Colab, data preprocessing, model optimization, collaborative development, and technical documentation. Her awards and honors include the Mojave Desert Gem and Mineral Society Scholarship, Middle Class Scholarship, College Corps Program, and participation in the PATHS Summer Research Program. In conclusion, Ms. Kira Phan represents a promising future researcher whose interdisciplinary skills, academic excellence, and commitment to impactful healthcare-driven computing position her for continued success in advanced research and innovation.

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Featured Publications


Comparative Study of Machine Learning Models for Textual Medical Note Classification

Computers, 2025  |  Journal Article

DOI: 10.3390/computers15010007  |  ISSN: 2073-431X

Author: Kira Phan