Rafael Mendes de Oliveira, University of Waterloo

Research

algebraic complexity alternating minimization computational complexity geodesically convex optimization hyperbolicity cones invariant theory moment polytopes operator scaling

Latest funding

Optimization, Complexity, Algebra and Invariant Theory
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$200,000
Optimization, Complexity, Algebra and Invariant Theory
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$12,500

All 2 grants and awards

Optimization, Complexity, Algebra and Invariant Theory

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Mendes de Oliveira, Rafael

Keywords: algebraic complexity; operator scaling; computational complexity; geodesically convex optimization; alternating minimization; hyperbolicity cones; rank methods; invariant theory; moment polytopes

$200,000

Optimization, Complexity, Algebra and Invariant Theory

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Mendes de Oliveira, Rafael

$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: algebraic complexity Dear Professor Mendes de Oliveira, 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 algebraic complexity 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 "Optimization, Complexity, Algebra and Invariant Theory" (2020), 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]