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General Information
Full Name | Foad Namjoo |
Languages | English, Kurdi, Persian |
Education
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2023 - 2028 Ph.D. in Computer Science
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States - Working on Geometric Data Analysis, Spatial Statistics advised by Prof. Jeff Phillips.
- Relevant coursework:
- Machine Learning
- Probabilistic Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Data Mining
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2018 - 2022 M.Sc. in Computer Science
University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran - Major in Algorithms and Computation
- CGPA 17.74/20 (3.65/4.0)
- Thesis: Assess the Australian 2020 Bushfire propagation using Graph Theory.
- Relevant coursework:
- Advanced Algorithms
- Approximation Algorithms
- Randomized Algorithms
- Quantum Algorithms and Computations
- Graph and Network Algorithms
- Internet Algorithms
- Distributed Systems
Projects
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2023-now MotionPI
- Development of a mobile application using Flutter and Dart for collecting real-time motion, location, and biometric data from wearable devices.
- Designed robust backend using Node.js and MongoDB, ensuring secure data storage and efficient retrieval while handling large-scale, real-time data transmissions.
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2023-2024 PyScan
- Providing theoretical insights into spatial discrepancy and anomaly detection using large scale real-world datasets.
- Assisted in testing, debugging, and providing theoretical insights
Skills
Programming Languages | Python, JavaScript, Dart and C++ |
Container Orchestration | Docker and Podman |
Database Technologies | MongoDB |
Web/Application Development | Express.js, and Flutter |
Operating Systems | Linux-based operating systems |
Project Management | Git |
Honors and Awards
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2023 Recipient of Graduate Assistantship
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States -
2020 -2022 Scholarship
University of Tehran, Iran - Scholarship granted to the top talented students based on a GPA of top 85%