About
I'm a sophomore at Rice University studying mathematics and computer science. I'm interested in graph theory, combinatorics, and theoretical computer science - particularly how structural properties of discrete objects interact with algorithmic efficiency.
"Thinking is learning all over again how to see, directing one's consciousness, making of every image a privileged place."
Projects
Graft: Interactive Graph Theory Sandbox
JavaScript, SVG | January 2026 - Present
A Desmos-style web application for building and exploring graphs through an intuitive visual interface. Features real-time computation of graph properties including degree sequences, connectivity, bipartiteness, and chromatic number. Designed for students testing constructions, instructors creating examples, and researchers prototyping conjectures.
r2a: RISC-V Disassembler
Python, RISC-V | Fall 2025
Developed a formal specification for RISC-V instruction decoding using decision-tree optimization. Built a testing pipeline verifying binary equivalence between assembly and machine code.
Epidemiological Transmission Mapping
Python | Fall 2025
Modeled bacterial infection spread as a complete weighted directed graph using genetic (Hamming distance) and epidemiological data. Implemented greedy algorithms to infer a rooted directed minimum spanning tree (RDMST) representing likely transmission pathways.
Future Work
Research publications and presentations will be listed here as they become available.
CV
Download my full CV: CV (PDF)
Education
Rice University | Houston, TX | August 2024 - May 2028
B.A. in Mathematics & B.S. in Computer Science
GPA: 3.74/4.00
Relevant Coursework:
- Graduate: General Topology (current)
- Undergraduate: Honors Linear Algebra (current), Number Theory (current), Potpourri in Extremal Graph Theory (current), Honors Ordinary Differential Equations, Honors Statistics, Algorithmic Thinking
Honors & Awards
Trustee Distinguished Academic Scholarship | Rice University | $80,000
Merit-based scholarship awarded to incoming students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement.
President's Honor Roll | Rice University | Fall 2025
Recognition awarded to students in the top 30% of undergraduates based on semester GPA.
Experience
Teaching Assistant - Algorithmic Thinking (COMP182) | Rice University | January 2026 - Present
Supporting students in algorithm design, asymptotic analysis, and correctness reasoning.
Teaching Assistant - Computational Thinking (COMP140) | Rice University | August 2025 - December 2025
Led weekly lab sessions for 20+ students and hosted office hours with 100+ student interactions. Coordinated a campus-wide scavenger hunt event for 200+ attendees featuring A* search algorithm implementation.
Technical Skills
Languages: Python, C, Java, JavaScript, RISC-V Assembly, x86-64 Assembly
Tools: LaTeX, Git & GitHub, Docker, Linux Shell
Readings & Solutions
I'm working through foundational texts in mathematics and theoretical computer science. Solutions are provided freely to help others learning these subjects.
Current
- How to Prove It: A Structured Approach by Daniel J. Velleman - Solutions (PDF)
Upcoming
Future readings will be added as I progress through them.
Contact
I'm interested in conversations about graph theory, combinatorics, and theoretical computer science.
Email: [email protected]
GitHub: github.com/anthony-schurle
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anthony-schurle