CV
Education
- PhD, Computer Science — University of Toronto (expected 2029)
- Supervisor: Dr. Babak Taati
- MMath, Combinatorics & Optimization — University of Waterloo (2025)
- Supervisor: Dr. Karen Yeats
- Thesis: Combinatorial Aspects of Feynman Integrals and Causal Set Theory
- GPA: 4.0/4.0
- BMath, Combinatorics & Optimization and Computing — University of Waterloo (2023)
- Dean’s Honours
- GPA: 3.9/4.0
- Selected coursework: CS680, CS794, CO630, CS370
Research Experience
- Faculty Affiliate Researcher, Vector Institute (Fall 2025–Present)
- Conduct research in computer vision and machine learning for healthcare as part of my PhD work at the University of Toronto.
- Research Appointee, University Health Network (UHN) (Fall 2025–Present)
- Ambient Project; affiliated with the KITE [Aging Team] (https://kite-uhn.com/team/portfolio/aging) and the Intelligent Assistive Technology and Systems Lab ([IATSL])(https://iatsl.org/people/kshaban.html).
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on research deliverables (method development/evaluation, analysis, and documentation) supporting aging-related healthcare applications.
- NSERC Undergraduate Research Assistant, Faculty of Mathematics, University of Waterloo — with Prof. Oliver Pechenik (Spring 2022)
- Applied reinforcement learning to study Conjecture 1.3 on the strongly Sperner property of finite Coxeter groups (paper).
- Implemented deep Q-learning to search for large antichains in Coxeter groups (types A, B, D, E).
- Found evidence consistent with 1-Sperner behavior in selected cases (e.g., (D_5), (D_6), (E_6)).
- Undergraduate Research Assistant, Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo — with Prof. Ewa Niechqiej-Szwedo (Spring 2019)
- Conducted experiments on sensorimotor and cognitive function following brain injury with control and affected participants.
- Filtered eye-tracking recordings for quality (e.g., tracking loss/artifacts) to ensure reliable statistical analysis.
- Analyzed visuomotor and binocular vision measures for statistical significance.
- Used DataViewer to detect saccades and compare participant response times.
Awards & Scholarships
- Canada Graduate Scholarship — Doctoral (CGS-D), University of Toronto (Fall 2025–Winter 2028) — $40,000/year
- Combinatorics & Optimization Outstanding TA Award, University of Waterloo (Spring 2024)
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science & Technology (QEII-GSST) (declined; awarded 2024) — $15,000
- Canada Graduate Scholarship — Master’s (CGS-M), NSERC (Spring 2024–Winter 2025) — $27,000
- President’s Graduate Scholarship, University of Waterloo (2024–2025) — $10,000
- Sinclair Graduate Scholarship, University of Waterloo (Winter 2023–2024) — $1,000
- C&O Graduate Award, University of Waterloo (Winter 2023–2024) — $3,000
- Math Domestic Graduate Student Award, University of Waterloo (Winter 2023–2024) — $6,000
- Undergraduate Student Research Award, NSERC (Spring 2022) — $6,000
- President’s Scholarship, University of Waterloo (Fall 2018) — $2,000
- Ontario Student Trustee Award, Waterloo Region District School Board (Spring 2018) — $2,500
- Certificate of International Experience, Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute (Spring 2018)
Publications
Talks
An introduction to Coxeter groups and the properties of their weak order
Talk at Canadian Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec
Coxeter groups and the properties of their weak order
Talk at University of Waterloo, Combinatorics & Optimization Undergraduate Research Seminar, Waterloo, Ontario
An introduction to Coxeter groups and the properties of their weak order
Talk at Algebraic Combinatorics and Enumation Seminar, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
Post-Quantum Merkle Puzzles
Talk at Cryptography Research Seminar, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
Predicting Feynman Periods with Machine Learning
Poster at Physics Poster Session, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
Predicting Feynman Periods with Machine Learning
Poster at Math & Computing Research Discovery Day, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
Predicting Feynman Periods with Machine Learning
Poster at Mid-Atlantic Algebra, Geometry & Combinatorics Workshop, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
Teaching
Mentoring and Outreach Experience
- Mentor, Directed Reading Program — Research, University of Waterloo (2025)
- Mentored six students (with Tiadora Ruza and Ian George) exploring patterns in past–future invariants.
- Co-led weekly meetings; assigned research and coding tasks to develop tools for locally finite partially ordered sets.
- Mentor, Directed Reading Program — Research, University of Waterloo (2024)
- Mentored four students (with Tiadora Ruza) on automating combinatorial exploration for chord diagrams.
- Co-led weekly meetings; coordinated research tasks and progress.
- CS Escape Facilitator, The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, University of Waterloo (2025)
- Facilitated weekly online sessions introducing programming fundamentals; provided Piazza support for homework.
- Math Circles Host, The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, University of Waterloo (2024)
- Delivered an introduction to partially ordered sets for Grades 11–12.
- Worked through examples constructing locally finite posets from lightcone diagrams.
Work Experience
- Student Ambassador, Marketing and Undergraduate Recruitment Team, University of Waterloo (2019–2021)
- Managed and trained 150+ faculty coordinators and volunteers for recruitment events.
- Evaluated tour leaders and delivered feedback to improve presentation quality.
- Organized knowledge-transfer workshops to share effective outreach and leadership practices.
- Medical Assistant, Boardwalk Medical Center, Waterloo, Canada
- Recorded patient medical histories and vital signs using triage guidelines.
- Filed test results in patient charts using PS Suite EMR.
- Student Trustee, Waterloo Region District School Board, Waterloo, Canada (2017–2018)
- Elected as parliamentarian for the Student Senate committee; chaired student-led initiatives across the region.
- Served as the student representative on the WRDSB Equity and Inclusion Team supporting equitable environments for ~64,000 students.
- Board member, WRDSB Committee of the Whole.
Volunteering
- Math Orientation Head Pink Tie, University of Waterloo (2022)
- Supported real-time coordination for orientation week; helped keep leaders aligned with scheduling and logistics.
- Science Society Board of Directors Chair, University of Waterloo (2018–2021)
- Served as parliamentarian under Robert’s Rules of Order across departmental clubs and the Science student body.
- Tutor/Volunteer, Launch STEAM (2021)
- Delivered synchronous remote STEAM programming for students aged 12–13 during the pandemic, including at-home experiments.
- Orientation Coordinator, University of Waterloo (2020)
- Built action plans and coordinated scheduling for Faculty of Science orientation (1,500+ students), including virtual contingency planning.
- Ran Microsoft Teams and WebEx events for up to 200+ students during orientation week.
- Grand River Cancer Centre, Grand River Hospital (2018–2020)
- Assisted with patient check-in and comfort; supported file organization and clinic operations.
- Let’s Talk Science, University of Waterloo (2016–2020)
- Participated in outreach activities teaching youth ages 4–18 about science in everyday life.
- Waterloo Region District School Board Student Senate Co-Chair (2017–2018)
- Helped lead the Student Senate and promote student initiatives across WRDSB schools.
- Federation of Canadian Secondary Students Ambassador (2017–2018)
- Promoted student leadership opportunities and scholarships; supported event outreach.
- WRDSB Equity and Inclusion Team Member (2017–2018)
- Served on the WRDSB Equity and Inclusion Team supporting an equitable environment for ~64,000 students.