Lead 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

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!
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’m also 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.

Senior Fellows

Senior Teaching Fellows are Teaching Fellows with multiple years of experience.

Isabelle Ostrowski

Isabelle Ostrowski

Senior 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

Senior Teaching Fellow

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


Fun Fact: I can do a backflip
Tracy Bu

Tracy Bu

Senior 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. :(

Teaching Fellows

Teaching Fellows lead workshops, support labs, and help keep the learning experience sharp and welcoming.

Jerry Chen

Jerry Chen

Teaching Fellow

Bio coming soon.


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!
Oscar Geerts

Oscar Geerts

Teaching Fellow

I’m a programmer, computer scientist, and mathematician, with a particular passion for C, algorithms, and systems programming! I’ve been a tutor for several years, and I love sharing any knowledge I can with others!


Fun Fact: I helped NASA discover and confirm an exoplanet about 400 light years away!

First Year Fellows

First Year Fellows run drop-in sessions in the CIS Learning Centre.

Coming soon.