Hello! I'm Heon, a junior at Brown University studying Computer Science and Mathematics.
My main interests are in theoretical computer science. More specifically, I do high-dimensional statistics and optimization. I also have a strong interest in related fields such as algebra and topology.
At Brown, I've served on the Outreach Committee and have introduced Brown to incoming first-years as a Meiklejohn. I have also been a head TA for Fairness in Automated Decision Making (CSCI1951z), and a TA for Graph Theory (MATH1230) and Design and Analysis of Algorithms (CSCI1570).
I'm currently spending the summer researching at Brown. I'm engaged in nonconvex optimization with Professor Pedro Felzenszwalb, focusing on iterated linear optimization and semidefinite programming. Additionally, I'm collaborating with Professor Youngtak Sohn on optimal recovery in stochastic block models.
My passion for tackling complex problems drives my pursuit of computer science and mathematics. I love the challenge of diving into difficult math problems, whether I find them online or through friends. Recently, I'm fascinated by the interplay between geometry and algebra, a connection that's become even more exciting as I frequently find it important in my current research!
Feel free to connect via email (heon_lee at brown.edu).