Harshil Shah
A researcher, developer, and learner solving problems
About Me
Hi, I'm Harshil, a student from the Bay Area, passionate about AI's ability to solve challenges in science. I've researched Active Inference in autonomous navigation and am exploring the broad field of machine learning and data science. I'm also a math enthusiast, debater, tennis player, president of RISE Tennis, and avid reader. I consider myself a life-long learner because I'm constantly seeking new knowledge and skills to expand my understanding of the world.
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Latest Articles

What Freakonomics Taught Me About Incentives, Information, and the Hidden Side of Life
Explore Freakonomics by Steven Levitt & Stephen Dubner—learn how data, incentives, and curiosity uncover hidden truths about everyday life.
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Build Your Own Website (Personal Portfolio, Blog, Anything!) Using Just Cursor and GitHub — No Code Needed & 100% Free
A beginner-friendly guide to building any website (personal portfolio, blog, anything!) using only Cursor and GitHub Pages: 100% free & no coding.
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Beginner Machine Learning Project: Step-by-Step Guide to Predicting London House Prices
A comprehensive guide to building your first machine learning project.
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Active Inference
Researching autonomous navigation through active inference frameworks. Currently working on drone navigation systems that can adapt to changing environments.
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Neuroscience
My active inference research led me to deeply explore neuroscience and cognitive science principles, and now I'm excited to learn more about how the brain inspires AI systems.
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Machine Learning & Data Science
Working on various ML and data science projects, with a focus on applying these techniques to biological and scientific challenges.
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Interested in collaborating on research, discussing AI and active inference, or just want to connect? Feel free to reach out!
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