Shalev Ben David, University of Waterloo

Research

Boolean Functions Communication Complexity Complexity Theory Lower Bounds Quantum Algorithms Quantum Computing Query Complexity

Latest funding

The Nature of Quantum Speedups
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$168,000
The Nature of Quantum Speedups
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$12,500

All 2 grants and awards

The Nature of Quantum Speedups

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Ben David, Shalev

Keywords: quantum computing; complexity theory; lower bounds; query complexity; communication complexity; quantum algorithms; boolean functions

$168,000

The Nature of Quantum Speedups

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: BenDavid, Shalev

$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: Boolean Functions Dear Professor Ben David, 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 boolean functions 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 "The Nature of Quantum Speedups" (2019), 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]