Ali Tavakoli

• Teaching Assistant (Theory Focus): Served as Head Teaching Assistant for Graph Theory (2 semesters) and Fundamentals of Combinatorics, directing weekly problem sessions for 40+ students. Also TA for Design & Analysis of Algorithms, Data Structures, and Linear Algebra.
• Competitive Programming: Reached a maximum rating of 2007 (Candidate Master) on Codeforces and 1437 on AtCoder, across 112 rated contests combined (97 on Codeforces, 15 on AtCoder). Particularly strong in graph algorithms and algorithmic problem solving, with additional experience in dynamic programming and number theory.
• National Olympiads: National Finalist and recipient of the Diploma of Honor in the Iranian National Olympiad in Informatics (INOI). Later served as an official Grader for INOI (Summer 2024).
• University Entrance Exam: Ranked in the Top 0.5% in the National University Entrance Exam (Konkur) among 100,000+ candidates in Mathematics and Engineering.
• Summer Schools: Accepted into the Probability in Turkey 2026 Summer School at Nesin Mathematics Village (Aug 2026), a fully-funded program. Participated in the IPM Summer Mathematics School focusing on random graphs and analytic number theory (Summer 2023).