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General Information

Full Name Anya Chaturvedi
Current Position Ph.D. Student at Arizona State University
LinkedIn anyachaturvedi
Institute Email firstName.lastName@asu.edu
Personal Email firstName.lastName27@gmail.com
Research Areas Distributed Algorithms, Randomized Algorithms, Combinatorial Algorithms, Approximation Algorithms
Ph.D. Advisor Andréa W. Richa
Research Lab Webpage Self-Organizing Particle Systems (SOPS)

Education

  • 2022 - Present
    Ph.D. in Computer Science
    Arizona State Unveristy, Tempe, Arizona
  • 2018 - 2020
    M.S. in Computer Science
    Arizona State Unveristy, Tempe, Arizona
  • 2014 - 2018
    B.Tech. in Information Technology
    Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, India

Industry Experience

  • 2020 - 2022
    Automation Software Engineer
    Intel Corporation
    • Developed and tested software solutions for factory automation systems.
    • Contributed to improving automation workflows by implementing reliable and scalable code.
    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate analytics with automation tools.
    • Ensured high-quality deployment through rigorous testing and debugging processes.
  • Summer 2019
    Automation Intern
    Intel Corporation
    • Designed and developed a cross-platform web application for managing conference reviews.
    • Ensured compatibility across major browsers and operating systems for a seamless user experience.
    • Applied optimization techniques to improve performance and responsiveness.
    • Implemented testing procedures to validate functionality across diverse environments.

Academic Experience

  • Fall 2022 - Present
    Graduate Research Assistant
    Arizona State University
    Advisor: Dr. Andréa W. Richa
    • Conduct research in distributed computing with a focus on randomized and combinatorial optimization algorithms.
    • Explore innovative bio-inspired approaches to solve complex distributed system problems.
  • Spring 2026
    Graduate Teaching Assistant
    Arizona State University
    Advisor: Dr. Joshua J. Daymude
    • Teaching assistant for CSE 450 (Foundations of Algorithms).
    • Hold office hours to support students’ understanding of core algorithmic concepts.
    • Assist with grading, project design, and course material preparation as required by the instructor.
  • Summer 2023
    Visiting Scholar
    Purdue University
    Advisor: Dr. Ananth Grama
    • Studied the impact of noise and faults on neural network performance.
    • Evaluated neural networks’ robustness to simulated faults.
  • Spring 2019
    Spring 2020
    Fall 2024
    Graduate Teaching Assistant
    Arizona State University
    Advisor: Dr. Andréa W. Richa
    • Teaching assistant for CSE 551 (Graduate Foundations of Algorithms) and CSE 450 (Undergraduate Foundations of Algorithms).
    • Conducted doubt-clearing sessions to support students’ understanding of core algorithmic concepts.
    • Designed assignments and developed detailed solutions for both online and in-person course offerings at ASU and Coursera.
    • Assisted the instructor in managing coursework and addressing student queries throughout the semester.
  • Summer 2017
    Summer Undergraduate Research Internship
    Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
    Advisor: Dr. Surender Baswana
    • Explored efficient randomized algorithms for the Smallest Enclosing Circle and Minimum Spanning Tree problems.
    • Applied novel algorithmic ideas to improve runtime performance on large inputs.
    • Validated correctness and scalability on datasets with over 1 million nodes.
  • Summer 2016
    Summer Undergraduate Research Internship
    Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
    Advisor: Dr. Naveen Garg
    • Explored approximation strategies for the NP-hard Capacitated 𝑘-Center problem.
    • Designed and analyzed algorithms under capacity constraints to improve solution quality.
    • Developed a deeper understanding of the importance of counterexamples in identifying flaws in algorithm design and correctness proofs.

Publications

Extracurricular Involvement

  • Leadership Roles
    • Vice President of External Affairs, Graduate Student Government, ASU
    • Director of Accessibility and Inclusion, Graduate Student Government, ASU
    • Research and Travel Award Reviewer, GPSA Awards Committee, ASU
    • International Student Affairs Committee, University Boards and Committees, ASU
  • Honors & Fellowships
    • Outstanding Research Award, Graduate Student Government, ASU
    • Outstanding Mentorship Award, Graduate Student Government, ASU
    • Catalyst Student Award, Committee for Campus Inclusion, ASU
    • Doctoral Student Spotlight, School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, ASU
    • Fulton Fellowship Award, ASU
    • Graduate Student Government Travel Grant, ASU
    • Graduate College Travel Award, ASU
  • Professional Memberships
    • Association for Computing Machinery
    • Women in Computer Science, ASU
    • Software Developers’ Association, ASU
    • Graduate Women Association, ASU