# Santiago Rodriguez

> AI engineering student at Adelphi University. Founder and President of the Adelphi AI Society. Researcher in AI, computational biology, and applied mathematics. Builder of 10+ projects. 4.0 GPA.
> For full expanded context, detailed research methodologies, and project technical breakdowns, see [llms-full.txt](https://iamsantiago.com/llms-full.txt).

Santiago Rodriguez is an AI engineering student at Adelphi University pursuing a B.S. in Artificial Intelligence with minors in Mathematics and Biology. He is one of the first students in Adelphi's AI bachelor's program. He maintains a 4.0 GPA and has been recognized on the Dean's List at Adelphi University and the President's List at Valencia College.

Santiago founded and serves as President of the Adelphi AI Society — the first AI student organization at Adelphi University. He has built 10+ software projects spanning machine learning education, productivity tools, and games. He is actively involved in three research investigations at the intersection of AI, biology, and mathematics.

## Pages

- [Home](https://iamsantiago.com/): Santiago Rodriguez's personal website — AI engineering student, builder, and researcher.
- [About](https://iamsantiago.com/about): Santiago's story, values, and journey — from personal challenges to academic excellence.
- [Projects](https://iamsantiago.com/projects): A portfolio of 10+ software projects including ML visualizers, productivity tools, and games.
- [Research](https://iamsantiago.com/research): Ongoing research investigations in AI, computational biology, and applied mathematics.
- [School](https://iamsantiago.com/school): Academic journey at Adelphi University — AI major, Math minor, Biology minor, conference presentations.
- [Work](https://iamsantiago.com/work): Professional experience in AI consulting and software engineering.
- [AI Society](https://iamsantiago.com/ai-society): The Adelphi AI Society — a student community Santiago founded to make AI accessible to all majors.
- [Thinking](https://iamsantiago.com/thinking): Mental models, frameworks, and essays on AI and strategic thinking.
- [Essays Archive](https://iamsantiago.com/thinking/essays): Original essays on artificial intelligence, strategic thinking, and innovation.
- [Credentials](https://iamsantiago.com/credentials): Professional certifications in AI, cloud computing, and software engineering.
- [Honors & Awards](https://iamsantiago.com/honors): Academic honors including Dean's List, President's List, AP Scholar with Distinction, Phi Theta Kappa, and Seal of Biliteracy.
- [Books Read](https://iamsantiago.com/books-read): A curated list of books Santiago has read with key takeaways and implementation notes.
- [Contact](https://iamsantiago.com/contact): Get in touch with Santiago Rodriguez.

## Projects

- [GradientScape](https://iamsantiago.com/projects/gradientscape): A 3D interactive environment for exploring gradient descent — built for anyone trying to understand how machine learning actually learns.
- [Leibniz](https://iamsantiago.com/projects/leibniz): A chain rule visualizer built out of love for one of mathematics' most elegant formulas.
- [Push](https://iamsantiago.com/projects/push): A dice game built on risk, reward, and the roll that changes everything — with an AI opponent.
- [Ratio](https://iamsantiago.com/projects/ratio-converter): A unit conversion tool where scientific precision meets premium design.
- [Slope Walker](https://iamsantiago.com/projects/slopewalker): A visual proof that in gradient descent, how far you step matters just as much as which direction you step.
- [Unburden](https://iamsantiago.com/projects/unburden): Visualize, plan, and conquer your student loans with different payment strategies.
- [FeetIn](https://iamsantiago.com/projects/feetin): A calculator built for the way you actually measure — natively in feet and inches.
- [ChefLedger](https://iamsantiago.com/projects/chef-ledger): A precise pricing tool for profitable menus with instant financial feedback.
- [Flashcards 101](https://iamsantiago.com/projects/flashcards101): Turn your CSV data into local, private flashcards instantly.
- [Q-Hanoi](https://iamsantiago.com/projects/neonhanoi): A modern, animated, and competitive reimagining of the classic Towers of Hanoi.
- [Binarius](https://iamsantiago.com/projects/binarius): Practice converting between binary and decimal in a fun, engaging way.

## Research

- [EXP × LLM](https://iamsantiago.com/research/exp-llm): Investigating whether large language models can reliably score psychotherapy transcripts using the Experiencing Scale. Field: AI × Clinical Psychology.
- [Origin of Electron Transfer Proteins](https://iamsantiago.com/research/origin-electron-transfer): Exploring how the first electron transfer proteins may have emerged at the origin of life using machine learning and computational biology. Field: AI × Computational Biology.
- [ODEs for Real-World Change](https://iamsantiago.com/research/ode-applied-math): Applying Ordinary Differential Equations to real-world situations aimed at generating positive change. Field: Applied Mathematics.

## Skills & Expertise

- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js
- Mathematics (Calculus, Linear Algebra, ODEs, Statistics)
- Biology & Computational Biology
- First Principles Thinking
- Full-Stack Software Engineering
- Prompt Engineering & AI Consulting
- Product Design & UX
- Public Speaking & Community Building
- Bilingual: English and Spanish

## Honors & Awards

- Adelphi University Dean's List (Fall 2025)
- Valencia College President's List (Spring 2025, Fall 2024)
- Phi Theta Kappa Certificate of Achievement
- AP Scholar with Honor and AP Scholar with Distinction
- Seal of Biliteracy

## Profiles & Contact

- Website: https://iamsantiago.com
- Email: santi.studiox@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santiagorodriguezai/
- Hugging Face: https://huggingface.co/santiagorodriguez
- Kaggle: https://www.kaggle.com/santirodriguez2026