I am an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at San Francisco State University. My current research interests are in combinatorics and theoretical computer science, with a recent emphasis on topological graph theory.
I received my Ph.D. from Columbia University under the supervision of Xi Chen and Rocco Servedio in the Theory Group.
In my spare time, I like speedcubing (solving puzzles like Rubik's Cube quickly), badminton, and retro Nintendo games. I used to attend official speedcubing competitions, including the 2009 World Championships, where I won three bronze medals.
My Erdős number is 3.
CURRENT TEACHING (FALL 2024)
- CSC 510 - Analysis of Algorithms I, TR 12:30-1:45PM
- CSC 510 - Analysis of Algorithms I, TR 2:00-3:15PM
- CSC 810 - Analysis of Algorithms II, TR 5:00-6:15PM
CONTACT
- timothysun@sfsu.edu
- Office Hours (Class): 5-6PM WF on Zoom (see Canvas)
- Office Hours (Grad. Advising): 4-5PM F on Zoom (see Navigator)
EDUCATION
- Ph.D., Computer Science, Columbia University, 2019.
- B.S., Computer Science, magna cum laude, Columbia University, 2013.
EXPERIENCE
- Assistant Professor, San Francisco State University, 2020 - present.
- Visiting Assistant Professor, Emory University, 2019 - 2020.
- Preceptor, Columbia University, 2018.