A Systematic Analysis of Machine Learning Pipelines for Robust Antimicrobial Resistance Prediction
Alex Aselstyne, Enamundram Naga Karthik, Meriem El Azami, Romain Pogorelcnik, Quentin Fournier, Sarath Chandar
bioRxiv, 2026
Publications
Revisiting Thread Disentanglement in Technical Chat with Fine-Tuned LLMs and Graph-Based Clustering
Alex Aselstyne, Mariam El Mezouar
IEEE CASCON, 2025
Education
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meat Clerk
Real Canadian Superstore, Oakville, ON
2020 - 2023
Provided excellent customer service and focused on improving department efficiency and organization.
Awards
- NSERC Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master's2026/2027
- 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