Hello! I am chris, an ambitious mathematics major with research interests in algebraic combinatorics, particularly in topics related to quiver mutations. I also have tangential interests in the areas of topology and analysis. I also am interested in obfuscation of Java bytecode. Some hobbies I have are throwing yo-yos (favorite style is 3A), speedcubing, playing chess, and watching anime.
Contact Info
There are a variety of ways to contact me. The best ways of reaching out to me are via [email protected] or Discord (preferrably the latter). I typically go through both for new messages frequently but sometimes forget to reply. If you don’t get a reply from me within 12 hours, feel free to resend your message to get my attention.
- GitHub: https://github.com/ItzSomebody
- Discord: itzsomebody
- Email: [email protected]
Academia
I am currently working towards my honors B.S. in mathematics with my thesis being on a connection between mutation of quivers with potential to a variant of urban renewal of dimer models.
I am also a grader, forums moderator, and teaching assistant at the Art of Problem Solving Online School. At AoPS, I have TA’d and answered questions as a forums moderator from the following courses:
- Introduction to Programming with Python
- Intermediate Programming with Python
- Introduction to Counting & Probability
- Introduction to Number Theory
- Intermediate Counting & Probability
- Precalculus
- Calculus
At my university and privately, I have also helped fellow students with the following topics:
- Single and multivariable calculus
- First courses in linear algebra
- First courses in ordinary differential equations
- Proof-writing
- First courses in real analysis
- First courses in abstract algebra
- Combinatorics I have also given lectures on complex analysis and point-set topology at my university through the math club.
Computer programming things
In my free time, I sometimes enjoy the endeavors of programming. I am most proficient with the Java and Python programming languages with some experience also in C, C++, and MATLAB. Some libraries I have regularly worked with are OW2 ASM, NumPy, SageMath, and Matplotlib.
I am also an advocate of Free and open-source software (FOSS). While we are on that subject, consider reading this blog post by Drew DeVault about why GitHub Copilot is an obnoxious disregard of FOSS licenses.
I also have an interest in security research — especially when Java and reverse-engineering are involved. During my highschool days, I enjoyed participating in Capture the Flag cybersecurity competitions with my team redpwn.
Music
I used to be a classical piano student!
Favorite pieces:
- Prelude and Fugue in C-sharp minor, BWV 849 by Bach.
- Partita No. 6 by Bach.
- Waldstein sonata by Beethoven.
- Étude Op. 25, No. 6 by Chopin.
- Le vent dans la plaine by Debussy.
- Sonata No. 3 by Prokofiev.
- Sonata No. 7 by Prokofiev.
- Sarcasms Op. 17 by Prokofiev.
- Trois mouvements de Petrouchka by Stravinsky.
TwoSetViolin fan btw. B)