Robert Robere

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I am a graduate student in the in the DCS Theory Group at the University of Toronto, where I am grateful to be supervised by Stephen Cook and Toni Pitassi. My interests lie in different aspects of computational complexity and algorithms, with a particular interest in lower bounds in various computation models, approximation algorithms, and combinatorics. I am also interested in interdisciplinary work. In the past, I have worked in cognitive science with Todd Wareham, applying concepts in computational complexity to metaphor and re-representation in cognition.

Teaching

Winter 2013

TA for CSC263 - Data Structures and Analysis.
TA for CSC373 - Algorithm Design and Analysis.

2012

TA for CSC2420 - Algorithm Design, Analysis, and Theory (Graduate).
TA for CSC373 - Algorithm Design and Analysis.
TA for CSC165 - Mathematical Expression and Reasoning for Computer Science.

Publications and Projects

Education

Ph.D in Computer Science (2013-Present)
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Advisors: Stephen Cook and Toniann Pitassi

Master of Science in Computer Science (2012-2013)
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Advisors: Stephen Cook and Toniann Pitassi

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science (2007-2012)
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, Canada
Minor: Mathematics
Graduated with First Class Distinction
Awarded the Medal for Academic Excellence in Computer Science.

Other

When not doing math I enjoy improv. While in Newfoundland I was a member of the group Stanley Braxton. I have been a trainer with the Canadian Improv Games since 2008. I also love to write. My favorite physical pastime is running, although I'm also partial to swimming, hiking and juggling. I don't really use the Facebook, but I love Twitter. I also maintain a website with three other idiots.

This is my favorite picture.