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."
"ὁ μὲν γὰρ κόσμιος καὶ σώφρων καὶ δίκαιος ἀνὴρ εὐδαίμων ἐστίν. (For the orderly soul is temperate and just, and the soul of the temperate man is happy.)"
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)
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