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. Hanzhi Wang

Dr. Hanzhi Wang

Subject Coordinator

Subject Coordinator, 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!
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 :(
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.