Caroline Zhang

About. I am a computer science (B.S.) and mathematics (B.S.) undergraduate student at Duke University, where I conduct research with Prof. Brandon Fain on AI alignment and Prof. Emily Wenger on AI/ML security and privacy. I also research AI for math under Prof. Anima Anandkumar at Caltech, where I explore open problems in combinatorial group theory.

Overall, my research aims to advance AI along two complementary directions: developing AI systems capable of making discoveries in mathematics and science, and ensuring that these systems are secure, reliable, and aligned with human values. My current work across AI, security and privacy, and alignment reflects my broader research vision.

Research Interests. AI for math and science, AI security/privacy, AI alignment and safety, reinforcement learning, neuro-symbolic reasoning.

Funding. I am supported by the national Goldwater Scholarship and the Caltech SURF Research Fellowship.