Roy Tell, University of Toronto

Research

theoretical computer science computational complexity theory randomness in computation pseudorandomness and derandomization circuit complexity targeted pseudorandom generators circuit-analysis algorithms explicit constructions

Latest funding

New approaches for studying the BPP = P conjecture, and their broad implications
NSERC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$36,000
New approaches for studying the BPP = P conjecture, and their broad implications
NSERC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$12,500

All 2 grants and awards

New approaches for studying the BPP = P conjecture, and their broad implications

Principal investigatorNSERC2024Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Tell, Roy

Keywords: theoretical computer science; computational complexity theory; randomness in computation; pseudorandomness and derandomization; circuit complexity; targeted pseudorandom generators; circuit-analysis algorithms; explicit constructions

$36,000

New approaches for studying the BPP = P conjecture, and their broad implications

Principal investigatorNSERC2024Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Tell, Roy

Keywords: theoretical computer science; computational complexity theory; randomness in computation; pseudorandomness and derandomization; circuit complexity; targeted pseudorandom generators; circuit-analysis algorithms; explicit constructions

$12,500

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: theoretical computer science Dear Professor Tell, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on theoretical computer science connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "New approaches for studying the BPP = P conjecture, and their broad implications" (2024), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]