Alex Aselstyne

Mila Montreal

Alex Aselstyne

M.Sc candidate researching AI for biology.

Publications

Education

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M.Sc in Computer Engineering

Mila, Polytechnique Montreal, QC

2025 - Present

Researching applications of foundation models in antimicrobial resistance, under the supervision of Prof. Sarath Chandar.

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B.CmpH in Computer Science

Queen's University, Kingston, ON

2021 - 2025

4.28 final cumulative GPA. Graduated with a degree focus in data analytics. Relevant coursework: Machine Learning, Data Structures & Algorithms, Database Systems, Software Engineering.

Work Experience

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Research Intern

Mila, Montreal, QC

S2025

Began current work under Sarath Chandar on AI for biology, focusing on the problem of antimicrobial resistance using foundation models and decision trees.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

Royal Military College, Kingston, ON

S2024 - S2025

Completed a research project on thread disentanglement in technical chat using fine-tuned large language models and graph-based clustering techniques.

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Operations & Engineering Intern

TBL Durables, Etobicoke, ON

S2023

Designed new components for product R&D, optimized internal manufacturing processes, and collaborated with executive leadership on strategic initiatives.

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Student Educational Technology Assistant

Queen's University Centre for Teaching and Learning, Kingston, ON

F2022 - S2023

Enabled faculty to effectively use digital teaching technologies through technical support, training sessions, and video resource development.

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Meat Clerk

Real Canadian Superstore, Oakville, ON

2020 - 2023

Provided excellent customer service and focused on improving department efficiency and organization.

Awards

  • Queen's Appeal Undergraduate Scholarship, Dean's Honour List2024/2025
  • Queen's Dean's Honour List with Distinction2023/2024
  • Queen's Dean's Award of Excellence, Dean's Honour List with Distinction2022/2023
  • Queen's Principal's Scholarship, Dean's Honour List with Distinction2021/2022