Rishi Cherukuri
San Jose,CA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Lab of Experimental Mathematics at Maryland
College Park, MD
03.2024 - Current
- Working with Dr. Goldman in studying different properties of cubic surfaces.
- Using Mathematica and Python elements to create visualizations of important surface properties.
Optical Depth Problem Lead
USA Young Physicists Tournament
San Jose, CA
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Led a team in research pertaining to optical depth.
- Learned and researched theory pertaining to light passing through various mediums.
- Conducted experimentation to test against the theory.
- Created models to corroborate with experimentation results.
- Presented findings at a high school physics research tournament.
Independent Project
NBA Machine Learning Algorithm
San Jose, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Created a framework in C++ to predict future NBA superstars and make comparisons between current players.
- Made use of machine learning algorithms such as K-clustering and Agglomerative clustering.
- Used the algorithm to analyze best lineups for NBA teams in various situations.
Student Researcher
Berkeley BioEHSC
Berkeley, CA
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked in a team of 5 members to create a novel solution to the problem of atherosclerosis.
- Presented findings at a conference at UC Berkeley.
- Specialized in theory and prototype models for the project.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Math; Cumulative GPA: 3.952
University of Maryland, College Park
Relevant Coursework
- PHYS171 - Mechanics and Relativity (A-)
- PHYS272 - Introductory Fields (A)
- PHYS275 - Experimental Physics I (A)
- MATH340 - Honors Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations I (A)
- MATH341 - Honors Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations II (A)
- MATH463 - Complex Variables for Scientists and Engineers (A)
- MATH464 - Transform Methods (A)
- CMSC250 - Discrete Structures (A)
Accomplishments
- USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) Platinum Division
- Codeforces Candidate Master Rank.
- American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) 4x Qualifier
- USA Young Physicists Tournament Swartz Award Winner
- Google Foobar Full Completion
Affiliations
- Society of Physics Students
- UMD Table Tennis
- Jammin' At Maryland
- UMD Competitive Programming Club
Timeline
Research Assistant
Lab of Experimental Mathematics at Maryland
03.2024 - Current
Independent Project
NBA Machine Learning Algorithm
06.2022 - 08.2022
Optical Depth Problem Lead
USA Young Physicists Tournament
03.2022 - 01.2023
Student Researcher
Berkeley BioEHSC
12.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Math; Cumulative GPA: 3.952
University of Maryland, College Park
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