Openings
Postdoctoral Scholar:
The search for a Postdoctoral Scholar is now concluded. If you are interested in our group, please check this website again around August, 2026Graduate students:
Our team is continuously in search of students who demonstrate exceptional self-motivation and possess a robust background in applied mathematics.Qualified students should have a strong preparation in applied mathematics. In particular, familiarity with the following topics is expected:
- Matrix calculus
- Iterative solvers
- Low-rank and sparse representations
- Gradient-based and other descent algorithms
- Techniques for nonconvex and constrained optimization
At RPI, these topics are covered in MATH 6800 (Computational Linear Algebra) and MATP 6610 (Computational Optimization).
A solid background in coding is also essential. Students are expected to complete CSCI 1100 (Computer Science I) and CSCI 1200 (Data Structures), or have equivalent experience.
In addition, students should have a strong foundation in quantum theory and modern quantum many-body systems, including:
- The Hilbert space formalism
- The Schrödinger equation
- Operator methods at the level of Sakurai's Modern Quantum Mechanics or Griffiths' Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
At RPI, these topics are taught in PHYS 6510 (Quantum Mechanics I) and MATH 6890 (Mathematical Foundations of Modern Quantum Many-Body Theory).
If you want to learn more about the group's research or are interested in joining the team send me an email!Undergraduate summer internships:
All positions for summer 2025 have been filled. We invite you to check back after 8/2025 for opportunities for summer 2026.Current Group members
| Name | Role | Department | University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kangbo Li | Postdoctoral Scholar | Mathematics | RPI |
| Jerry Huang | Postdoctoral Scholar (co-mentored with Stefan T. Radev) | Mathematics/Cognitive Science | RPI |
| Chanaka Mapa Mudiyanselage | Graduate student | Mathematics | RPI |
| Muhammad Talha Aziz | Graduate student | Mathematics | RPI |
| Alex Weiss | Undergraduate student | Physics | RPI |
| Paul Bruzzi | Undergraduate student | Computer Science | RPI |
| Luka Petervarsy | Undergraduate student | Computer Science | RPI |
Former Group members
| Name | Role | Department | University | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Abdulazeez | Graduate student | Mathematics | RPI | Summer '24 - Spring '25 |
| Francis Appiah | Graduate student | Mathematics | RPI | Summer '24 |
| Gabriel Loza | Undergraduate student | Mathematics | RPI | Fall '24 |