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:

4PM Wednesdays, email for an appointment

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:

1PM Mondays, 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...

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 final year Master of Science (Physics) student with the experimental particle physics research group, working on the Belle II experiment. This is my fourth year working as a computing tutor and 6th semester tutoring COMP10002. Outside of studies I spend my time indulging in Melbourne food and coffee, doing some baking, and working with the University of Melbourne Postgraduate Physics Society (PPSS).


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

Hello, world! I’m Tom. I have a Master’s of Engineering in Mechatronics. I’ve been a part of ALEX at UoM working on an exoskeleton, I am interested in researching robotics application in agricultural science. I’ve been tutoring various computing and information systems subjects at UoM since 2018. In my spare time, I love to play basketball and a surprising fact is I can jump really really high!


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’m studying Bachelor of Science majoring in Computing and Software Systems. This is my third semester tutoring Foundations of Algorithms. I’ve had two software engineering internships throughout my degree and in my spare time, I enjoy playing volleyball and drawing.


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

I’m currently a second year student majoring in Computing and Software Systems and a black belt Taekwon-do player (but sort of retired haha)!
I love all creative stuff – programming, maths, cooking and handicraft!


Fun Fact: The difference between me and my brother's birthday is exactly 1 year 1 month 1 day.
Stephanie Brook

Stephanie Brook

Hey! My name is Stephanie and I’m excited to be involved in COMP10002 for this semester. I graduated from Melbourne uni in 2020 with a bachelors in computer science and since then have been working full time as a software engineer. Looking forward to meeting you all!


Fun Fact: I've travelled to 20 different countries

I am a third year student studying a Bachelor of Science in Data Science. I’m passionate about machine learning and finance, and in my free time I like to read and make origami.


Fun Fact: My fun fact is that I have been to Obama's favourite beach.

Hello! I am in my fourth undergraduate year, studying Mathematics and Computing. I am passionate about all things computer science, and have substantial industry experience at leading tech firms. I can’t wait to share my knowledge and excitement with aspiring computer scientists.


Fun Fact: I have lived in 5 different countries!