Background

Prior to my doctorate, I received my Masters of Science in Informatics (2019) from Indiana University, a Master of Science in Computer Science (2017) as well as a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Computer Science (2016) both from the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering.

During my time at University of Southern California (USC), I worked closely with Michael Shindler and David Kempe on producing course content for the courses Data Structures and Object Oriented Design, Introduction to Algorithms and Theory of Computation, and Introduction to Operating Systems. In addition to working as a course producer at USC, I was also interested in algorithms, theory of computation, and programming langauages. I took Shang-Hua Teng's Advanced Analysis of Algorithms, Aaron Cote's Theory of Computation, and Michael Shindler's Programming Languages, all of which inspired me to pursue a career in research and teaching.

Prior to university, I had my K - 12 education from International School of Beijing (ISB). I completed my International Baccalaureate Diploma in 2012. My extra-curriculars were mainly Wushu (Chinese martial arts) and Boy Scouts of America, of which I received my Eagle Scout Award in 2010. I am originally from Taiwan, but never received formal education there.

Interests

I used to play the violin, but regretfully stopped in 2010 after passing the ABRSM Violin Grade 8 exam. In my free time I like to cook, make coffee, listen and search for new music artists, and video games (current top picks are Nier Automata, 13 Sentinels, and Transistor).