Meet your teaching staff

Foundations of Algorithms wouldn't be the same without them!
Dr. Jianzhong Qi

Dr. Jianzhong Qi

Subject Coordinator and Lecturer

Senior Lecturer
School of Computing and Information Systems


Office Hours:

Tuesday 3:00PM-4:00PM, Access via Zoom

Dr. Shaanan Cohney

Dr. Shaanan Cohney

Co-Lecturer

Lecturer, School of Computing and Information Systems
PhD, Master in Law, Piano player, mischief maker.


Office Hours:

Tuesday 2:15PM-2:45PM, Melbourne Connect, Superfloor (M)

Currently a Master of Computer Science student at Unimelb with interests in Machine Learning and Programming Languages.

4th semester tutoring Foundations of Algorithms.

I enjoy meeting new students and seeing what gets them ticking (hopefully, C & Algorithms!).

Also studying Chinese, but I’m not very good at it.


Fun Fact: I enjoy coke, but I haven't had any for 5 years...

Hey there! I’m Alec and I am in my final year of my Computing and Software Systems undergrad here at Unimelb. This will be my fourth semester working alongside Jianzhong as a tutor, and my second semester teaching this subject. Tutoring at university has been one of the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences in my life. The moment where a student finally understands a difficult concept is a feeling that keeps me motivated to tutor.


Fun Fact: My surprising fact is… I own a Venus flytrap!

Hey! My name is Kuoyuan Li and it’s really exciting to see you all. I am a Master of Computer Science Student at the Uni. My interests are around AI and machine learning which heavily rely on a good algorithm foundation. Best wishes for your journey on studying!


Fun Fact: I can remember 32 digits of pi. (I used to remember more but forgot a lot :(

I studied a bachelor degree of science with a major in Electronic Engineering at Melbourne University in 2012. I currently work as a professional tutor and tour guide of Melbourne. I look forward to teaching you programming.


Fun Fact: I can do a backflip
Isabelle Ostrowski

Isabelle Ostrowski

I am a new Master of Science (Physics) student with the experimental particle physics research group, working on the Belle II experiment. This is my third year working as a tutor and 4th semester tutoring COMP10002. Outside of studies I spend time singing classical music with the Melbourne University Choral Society (MUCS).


Fun Fact: My surprising fact is… The five people in my family were born across four different countries (Australia, The US, France, The Netherlands).
Thomas Minuzzo

Thomas Minuzzo

I am studying a Master’s of Mechatronics Engineering, currently working on an exoskeleton for people with paraplegia. I have tutored at UoM in Computer Science for four years. In my spare time, I love to play basketball.”


Fun Fact: The largest magnitude English word you can write in hexadecimal if "effaced" which has a decimal value of 251, 636, 973.

Hi, I’m Stella. I am studying a Bachelor of Science majoring in Computing and Software Systems.
I am currently in the 4th year of my degree because I spent last year as a full-time software development intern.”


Fun Fact: I play volleyball with the university state league team (in the lowest division).

I’m super passionate about both computing and teaching! I’ve been tutoring at UniMelb since 2015, and among other research roles, have been a designer/developer of the Quantum User Interface (QUI) project.
I completed my MSc (Computer Science) in 2020.
My thesis focused on the utility of Virtual Reality in Quantum Computing education.
Outside of work I’m into health and fitness, travel, and am somewhat of a rollercoaster fanatic!


Fun Fact: I love rollercoasters so much I once travelled through Ohio USA specifically to visit a renowned theme park called Cedar Point! (And if you're wondering, it was well worth the detour!)

Hi all! I am a Tasmanian BSci student going into my fourth year and final semester. My major is discrete mathematics and operations research and I’m also doing a concurrent Diploma in Computing.


Fun Fact: My favourite thing I own is a digital ski coach device which analyses your skiing technique when inserted into your boots! I haven’t used it yet thanks to our good friend Covid, but you best believe I’m excited to!

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