ABOUT ME
INTRO
I am Deng Pan, a PhD Candidate at the Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Toronto (UofT), under the supervision of Prof. Anthony Chan Carusone. My research interests are in the fields of optimization theory, probabilistic learning, and theoretical computer science. I am highly enthusiastic in integrating different methods from mathematics and statistical sciences to develop highly accurate and fast algorithms and inference accelerators for machine learning problems. During my graduate study at UofT, I had the privilege of working with world-class researchers in the fields of electrical and computer engineering, and engaged in two internships overseas where I developed computational models for soft robotics and intelligent sensory applications. Apart from research and teaching, I also enjoy swimming and trumpet playing while being a member of the UofT Data Science Club and Blue Sky Solar Racing Team.
EDUCATION
● Ph.D. Candidate - Electrical and Computer Engineering 2017 - 2022
Univeristy of Toronto, MILA - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute
● B.A.Sc in Engineering Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering Option 2013 - 2017
Univeristy of Toronto
WORK AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
● University of Toronto 2017 - present
Research Assistant
● MILA - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute Jan - May 2019
Deep Learning Intern
● Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Summer 2016
Electrical Engineering Intern
● National University of Singapore Summer 2015
Soft Robotics Research Intern
● Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, CA Summer 2014
Data Analysis Assistant
TEACHING
● Undergraduate Engineering Research Day (UnERD) - University of Toronto August 2018
Judging committee member for evaluating summer student research in the area of applied machine learning
● ECE302: Probability and Applications Winter 2017
PASSIONS AND HOBBIES
● Swimming
● Hiking
● Trumpet Playing
● Calligraphy
● Environmental Geography
