Andrew Pearce is a graduate student at the University of California, San Diego, in the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute (HDSI), pursuing a Master of Science in Data Science. His work focuses on the mathematical foundations and applied deployment of machine learning systems in scientific and environmental domains.

Research Interests

Machine Learning

  • Representation Learning & Deep Models: Learning structured representations of physical and environmental systems from high-dimensional data.
  • Optimization & Learning Theory: Convergence in non-convex optimization and generalization behavior of modern ML systems.
  • Mathematical Foundations: Connections between optimization, geometry, and probabilistic modeling.

Applied Data Science

  • Statistical Modeling & Inference: Quantifying uncertainty and causal structure in real-world data.
  • 3D Computer Vision & Spatial ML: Surface reconstruction and generative modeling from LiDAR and imagery.
  • Scientific Machine Learning: Deploying scalable ML systems in environmental domains.
Currently, Andrew is studying at UCSD and working with the Battles Lab on the Burn Pile Emission Analytics project. During his free time, he enjoys spending time by the beach, visiting his dog Stanley(picture to come), and taking sporadic, weekend-long backpacking trips.