I am a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science at Columbia University. I am also affiliated with the Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition team at Los Alamos National Laboratory where I learn a ton and have loads of fun.

Education

• Ph.D. Applied Mathematics, Johns Hopkins University, 2000.
  
• M.A. Applied Mathematics, Johns Hopkins University, 1997.
  
• M.S. Aerospace Engineering, University of California Los Angeles, 1994.
  
• B.S. Aerospace Engineering, University of California Los Angeles, 1991.

Current research interests are in:

Machine Learning
Statistical Pattern Recognition
Approximation Algorithms
Randomized Agorithms

Spring 2008:

Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Java COMS W1004
Introduction to Computers COMS W1001 (See courseworks for more information.)

Office hours: Mondays and Tuesdays 10:00AM - 12:00PM.