About
January 14, 2025My name is Xianzhi Wang. I am a Graduate student in Mathematics at Texas A&M University with a strong foundation in applied mathematics, optimization, and software development. I am passionate about leveraging my analytical skills and programming expertise to solve complex problems in data science and software engineering.
SKILLS
- Programming Languages: Python, C++, MATLAB
- Technologies & Frameworks: Git, deal.II, ParaView, MOSEK, PyTorch, Docker, NumPy, SymPy, Linux/Ubuntu
- Core Competencies: Bayesian Statistics, Minimax Theory, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Probability Theory, Optimal Recovery, Optimization, Numerical Methods, Finite Element Methods, Algorithm Design
EDUCATION
- PhD in Mathematics | Texas A&M University | Expected Spring 2028
- Master of Science in Mathematics | Texas A&M University | 2025 | GPA: 3.785
- Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics | Middlebury College | Aug 2023 | Summa Cum Laude
- Study Abroad | Budapest Semesters in Mathematics | Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 | Highest Honors
EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant | Middlebury College & Budapest Semesters in Mathematics | May 2021 - May 2023
- Conducted advanced research in Graph Theory, Extremal Graph Theory, and Geometric Measure Theory, culminating in three academic preprints.
- Applied the Combinatorial Nullstellensatz to optimization and theoretical problems, including Martin Gardner’s minimum no-3-in-a-line problem.
- Investigated epidemiological-economic (epi-econ) compartmental disease models, utilizing dynamic programming and optimal control to compare decentralized systems with social planner approaches.
- Utilized mathematical modeling, optimization, and rigorous analytical techniques to solve complex theoretical and applied problems.
Teaching Assistant & Grader | Texas A&M University | Fall 2023 - Present
- Instructed and mentored undergraduate students in Engineering Mathematics I & II and Linear Algebra.
- Led weekly labs and recitation sections, bridging the gap between theoretical mathematical concepts and practical engineering applications.
Mathematics Tutor | Middlebury Center for Teaching Learning and Research | Sep 2022 - May 2023
- Held weekly tutoring sessions for Linear Algebra, demonstrating the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
PREPRINTS & PUBLICATIONS
- Repeatedly applying the Combinatorial Nullstellensatz for Zero-sum Grids to Martin Gardner’s minimum no-3-in-a-line problem. Coauthors: Seunghwan Oh, John R. Schmitt. (ArXiv: 2401.03119)
- Extremal planar graphs with no cycles of particular lengths. Coauthors: Ervin Győri, Zeyu Zheng. (ArXiv: 2208.13477)
- Large sets avoiding infinite arithmetic / geometric progressions. Real Analysis Exchange. Coauthors: Alex Burgin, Samuel Goldberg, Tamás Keleti, Connor MacMahon. (ArXiv: 2210.09284)
HONORS & AWARDS
- Dr. Francis D. Parker ‘39 Mathematics Prize, Middlebury College Math Department (2024)
- Highest Honor, Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (Summer 2022)
- High Honor, Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (Spring 2022)