About

I am a Research Assistant interested in all things Machine Learning. Specifically, am looking at applications of Geometric Deep Learning to problem domains that are highly symmetric and intersect with science. These include Neural Algorithmic Reasoning, and ML for String Theory.

Education

  • PhD in Computer Science
    2024 – 2028
    University of Cambridge, Trinity College
    • "Supervised by Dr C. Mishra and Prof P. Liò

  • MEng (Hons) in Computer Science
    2022 – 2023
    University of Cambridge, Trinity College
    • "Latent Space Representations of Neural Algorithmic Reasoners" with Dr P. Veličković and Prof P. Liò
    • Best Dissertation Award
    • Graduated with Disctinction

  • BA (Hons) in Computer Science
    2019 – 2022
    University of Cambridge, Trinity College
    • "A Secure USB Port" with Prof F. Stajano
    • 1st Class Honours

Work Experience

  • Research Assistant
    Oct 2023 – Sept 2024
    University of Cambridge
    • Created a novel ML approach to discovering formulas for Ricci-flat metrics on Calabi-Yau manifolds
    • Uncovered new patterns and approximations for the flat metric on highly symmetric K3 manifolds

  • Software Engineering Intern
    July–Sept 2021
    Microsoft Development Center Serbia
    • Developed proof-of-concept for an Azure SQL C++ backend issue that had been outstanding for 3 years
    • Decreased migration downtime from on-premises to Premium tier databases down to 3-5 minutes

Teaching Experience

  • Multiple Roles
    Jan 2024 – Present
    University of Cambridge, Department of Computer Science and Technology
    • Undergraduate course supervisor: mentoring students in Discrete Maths, Algorithms I, Algorithms II
    • Project supervisor for L65 Geometric Deep Learning Course: designed a course research project in Neural Algorithmic Reasoning and mentored master's students on it over 8 weeks
    • Teaching Assistant for L65 Geometric Deep Learning
    • Team coach for ICPC and regional competitions, organizer for subregional UKIEPC qualifiers at Cambridge
  • Tutorial Lead for Geometric Deep Learning
    July 2024
    EEML 2024
    • Created a PyTorch tutorial to teach basics of Graph Neural Networks and GDL
    • Led the GDL workshop, where I presented problems and model solutions to the students
    • Coordinated with teaching assistants to provide live assistance and Q&A
  • Lecturer at the Computer Science Week 6
    Apr 2021
    Mathematical Grammar School, Serbia
    • Presenter at Science Through Entertainment Exhibition
      Sept 2017
      Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts & University of Stuttgart

      Publications

      Projects

      Honours and Awards

      • IAIFI Summer School Hackathon WinnerMIT, Boston MA
        Aug 2024
        • Internal Graudate StudentshipTrinity College, Cambridge
          July 2024
          • PhD tuition studentship
        • Highly Commended MEng Project (1/27)University of Cambridge
          June 2023
          • Awarded for the highest scoring master's dissertation
        • Dositeja AwardFund for Young Talents of Serbia
          Dec 2022
          • Contribution toward master's tuition scholarship
        • Senior ScholarTrinity College, Cambridge
          July 2021
          • Elected due to high performance in Part IB of the Computer Science Tripos
          • Re-elected in July 2022 and Dec 2023 due to high performance in Parts II and III
        • Best Part IB Group Project (1/21)University of Cambridge
          Apr 2021
          • Voted the most technically impressive project by faculty and students
        • Bronze Medal60th International Mathematical Olympiad
          July 2019
          • Bronze Medal36th Balkan Mathematical Olympiad
            June 2019
            • Best Final Year Project in the Area of AstronomyMathematical Grammar School
              June 2019
              • Henry VIII BursaryTrinity College, Cambridge
                Mar 2019
                • Four-year tuition scholarship
              • 99th Percentile (1520/1600)SAT
                Oct 2018
                • English Proficiency (7.5/9)IELTS
                  Aug 2018
                  • English Proficiency (112/120)TOEFL
                    Aug 2018
                    • Honourable Mention35th Balkan Mathematical Olympiad
                      May 2018
                      • Dositeja AwardFund for Young Talents of Serbia
                        2016 – 2020
                        • High School and University Performance Based Stipend