Research
Algebra ⟶ non-linear statistics and applications in social sciences
I build statistical models for discrete relational data that capture more complex behavior than traditional models, study them through the algebrogeometric lens, prove their interpretability in practice, and develop scalable model/data fit testing methodologies using a blend of combinatorial, algebraic, probabilistic, and Bayesian algorithms.
Randomness ⟶ non-linear algebra and applications in optimization
I study randomized algorithm approaches to computational algebra problems whose expected runtimes are much lower then the well-known worst-case complexity bounds, develop probabilistic models to study average and extreme behavior of algebraic objects, and use machine learning to predict and improve behavior of algebraic computations.
Randomized algorithms for solving massive discrete optimization problems
Information coming soon.
Sponsors:
DOE Office of Science, Randomized Algorithms for Scientific Computing, Award number 1010629. Joint with Argonne National Laboratory (2022-2025). Full list of awards can be found here.
Algebraic statistics for network models
Non-asymptotic goodness-of-fit tests based on Markov bases;
Existence and complexity of MLE;
Dynamic combinatorially-inspired data-oriented algorithms for model fitting;
Application to (large) sparse network data;
Time-evolving networks.
Sponsors:
DARPA FA9550-12-1-0392 (2012-2013), AFOSR FA9550-14-1-0141 (2014-2017).
Simons Foundation, through a Travel Support for Mathematicians Gift 854770 (2022-2026).
Randomness and learning for non-linear algebra
Stochastic non-linear algebra;
Solving systems of multivariate equations;
Fast randomized algorithms for large structured systems;
Randomized structures in algebra with applications;
Machine learning for computational algebra.
Sponsors:
NSF DMS-1522662 (2015-2019) joint with UCDavis.
Simons Foundation, through a Collaboration Grant for Mathematicians 854770 (2021-2022) and a Travel Support for Mathematicians Gift (2022-2026).
Statistical models in human sciences
Computational challenges in occupational health psychology:
using statistics to model dynamic worker well-being.
Sponsors:
2018 CISC seed grant with Mahima Saxena, formerly with IIT Psychology, and Lulu Kang, IIT Applied Math.
Curious? Check out research summary slides from April 2017.
