Senior Staff

Dr. Shaanan Cohney

Dr. Shaanan Cohney

Principal Coordinator

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


Office Hours:

Private and Zoom Consultations Available by Appointment

Dr. Jianzhong Qi

Dr. Jianzhong Qi

Subject Coordinator

Associate Professor
School of Computing and Information Systems


Office Hours:

Private and Zoom Consultations Available by Appointment

Dr. Sasha Soraine

Dr. Sasha Soraine

Subject Coordinator

Research Fellow, School of Computing and Information Systems


Office Hours:

Private and Zoom Consultations Available by Appointment

Rithik Rakesh

Rithik Rakesh

Production Associate

Hey! I am a second year MSc student in Physics with the Experimental Particle Physics research group. When I’m not manipulating equations I’m usually manipulating videos - I am passionate about cinematography and have also been doing VFX, editing and 3D animation for a few years now. I also am a committee member of the Filmmakers Collaborative at Unimelb.


Fun Fact: I have a different bone structure in my right hand which causes my right thumb to fold inwards in an odd way - I am incapable of making a perfect C shape with the index finger and thumb on my right hand.
Kacie Beckett

Kacie Beckett

Head Teaching Fellow

Hello World! I’m Kacie, a BSc student in Electrical Engineering. I am passionate about embedded systems from both a software and hardware perspective. I am also quite involved with the engineering student clubs, so you might see me around, feel free to say hi! I hope you enjoy the subject!


Fun Fact: The C Programming Language was originally called "New B" after the B Programming Language!

Fellows

Isabelle Ostrowski

Isabelle Ostrowski

Teaching Fellow

I am a second year PhD student in Physics with the experimental particle physics research group, working on the Belle II experiment. This is my sixth year working as a computing tutor and 8th 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: I skipped the Taylor Swift concert despite having a ticket! I also passed on Billy Eilish.
Lenny Bloom

Lenny Bloom

Teaching Fellow

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
Maria Bulychev

Maria Bulychev

Teaching Fellow

Hi everyone! I completed my MSc in Mathematics in 2024 and am currently a second year PhD student researching Security and Robustness of AI and Adversarial Learning. This is my second semester tutoring for Foundations of Algorithms, and I hope that together we can turn it into one of your favourite subjects! In my free time, I enjoy aerial dance. So, most of the time, you’ll find me spinning upside down on a hoop or hammock.


Fun Fact: Despite having two degrees in Mathematics, I'm still not great with numbers. Better don't trust me with any basic arithmetic. Calculators exist for a reason!
Enda Han

Enda Han

Teaching Fellow

I’m currently a third year student majoring in Pure Maths with a Diploma in Computing. In my spare time I like to play tennis, game, and sleep (which I’m putting off because of this - whoops). Looking forward to meeting you!


Fun Fact: I'm lactose intolerant but addicted to bubble tea.
Tracy Bu

Tracy Bu

Teaching Fellow

I (on the left) am a second year PhD student in Electrical Engineering and Physics in the OzGrav and Opinion Dynamics groups, studying gravitational waves and modelling opinions physically. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking fancy meals, running long slow distances, brewing and consuming coffee, playing Zelda, and playing fetch with Nano (on the right).


Fun Fact: My best friend ditched me and missed the Taylor swift concert despite having a ticket :(
Charlie Doan

Charlie Doan

Teaching Fellow

Hi! I am a fourth year undergrad majoring in Data Science. In my free time I scroll Reddit and cook. Currently working on perfecting my Vietnamese dishes! Hope you guys find FoA to be pho-nomenal!


Fun Fact: Most people have more than the average number of arms.
Violet Zheng

Violet Zheng

Teaching Fellow

Hi! I’m a third year undergrad student majoring in computing & software systems. This is my first semester teaching FoA. Besides that, I love playing guitar and travelling!


Fun Fact: I have a dog named after Percy Jackson.
Patrick Bellamy

Patrick Bellamy

Teaching Fellow

Hello! I’m Patrick, a third-year B-SCI student majoring in Mathematical Physics with a Concurrent Diploma in Computing. My hobbies include programming simulations and embedded systems on the university team’s rocket, pursuing my interest in quantitative finance, and automating even the most menial tasks. Chances are, if you spot me around campus, I’ll be programming!


Fun Fact: I am currently team lead of the university's rocketry team.
Veronika Sevastyanova

Veronika Sevastyanova

First Year Fellow

Hello all! My name is Veronika, and I am a fourth year student majoring in Statistics, with a Diploma in Computing. In my free time I enjoy baking, board games, and Brazilian jiu jitsu! I am from New Zealand, and I have a little corgi back home called Lyra. 


Fun Fact: I code in light mode
Taher Mohamed

Taher Mohamed

First Year Fellow

Hi! I’m Taher, a third-year BSc student majoring in Computing and Software Systems and taking breadth in Finance. In my spare time, I enjoy playing board games, modded Minecraft, and automating any and every task! I also run the university’s Robotics, Engineering & Competition Society (RECS), competing in the VEX Robotics Competition under the team name EMU5.  


Fun Fact: I completed the Computing and Software Systems Major in two years without overloading or intensives, and you can too!
Sharan Krishnan

Sharan Krishnan

First Year Fellow

Hello! My name is Sharan, I’m a final year master of computer science student working on a year long research project in quantum computing. My favourite algorithms are quick sort for classical computers and Grover’s search for quantum computers, and my hobbies are volleyball, hiking and copious procrastination. 


Fun Fact: My favourite fantasy series is The Stormlight Archive and I’m currently on my third read through.