CV
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Education
- Ph.D in Pure Mathematics, Florida State University, 2024 (expected)
- Thesis title: Simplicial Methods in Graph Machine Learning
- Advisor: Dr. Tyler Foster
- M.Phil in Pure Mathematics, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, 2016
- Thesis title: Operator Algebras the Foundations of Quantum Mechnaics
- Advisor: Dr. Tayyab Kamran
- B.S. in Mathematics, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, 2012
- Thesis title: Engineering Deutsch-Jozsa Algorithm in Cavity QED via Bragg Regime
- Advisor: Dr. Tasawar Abbas
Work experience
- August 2020 – Present : Teaching Assistant
- Florida State University. Teaching Advisor: Dr. Penelope Kirby
- Spring 2024 : Calculus III Solo Instructor
- Fall 2023 : Calculus III Solo Instructor
- Summer 2023 : Calculus II Solo Instructor
- Spring 2023 : Grader for “Introduction to Advanced Mathematics” (Set Theory and logic course)
- Fall 2022 : Calculus I Solo Instructor
- Summer 2022 : Calculus I Solo Instructor
- Spring 2022 : Lab Instructor
- Fall 2021 : Grader for “Discrete Math” & Course Content creation for Pre-Calculus
- Summer 2021 : Lab Instructor
- Spring 2021 : Lab Instructor
- Fall 2020 : Grader for “Ordinary Differential Equations”
- August 2017 – December 2017: In Charge
- Office of Hybrid Learning, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Virtual Campus. Supervisor: Dr. Sajjad A. Madani
- Lead a team of Content Experts, an Instructional Design Professional, Computer Graphics experts, IT Specialists and Supplementary Instruction Leaders.
- Responsible for making arrangements for faculty development
- Responsible for identifying gaps in student ICT literacy and making appropriate recommendations.
- Oversaw refinement of courseware
- Analyzed existing practices, and gauged them against successful ones.
- March 2013 – August 2017: Research Associate
- COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Virtual Campus. Supervisor: Dr. Bilal Zaka
- Moderated the following math courses:
- Analytical Number Theory, Measure Theory, Operations Research, Introduction to Hilbert Spaces, Functional Analysis, Business Mathematics, Partial Differential Equations, Mathematical Statistics, Business Mathematics and Statistics, Statistical Inference, Algebra, Real Analysis
- MSc Math undergraduate projects supervised:
- Theorem of Maria Pia Soler, Non-exhaustive Properties of Multiplicative Groups of Matrices, Axiom of Choice: Equivalents and Implications, Current trends in Quantum Logic, Summing the Divergent, Language of the Universe: The Mathematics of Thermodynamics, A Comparison of Set Theories, Physics by SU(2), Automorphisms of General Linear Group, An Overview of Intuitionistic Logic, Extensions of Real Numbers, Constructive Calculus
- Trained as Master Trainer in Pakistan Higher Education Commission’s 29th Master Trainers Faculty Professional Development Program
- October 2012 – November 2012: Subeditor (Intern)
- Pakistan Council for Science and Technology. Supervisor: Dr. Saima Nasir
- Chiefly appointed as subeditor for PCST’s journal Science, Technology and Development
- Verification of data in Directory of Productive Scientists of Pakistan 2012
- Organised opening ceremony for Science and Innovation Policy, Pakistan, 2012
- March 2011 – September 2012: Subeditor
- UTrade (Pvt.) Ltd. Supervisor: Shaista Asif
- Subeditor for trade magazine UTrade
- Responsible for all magazine-related gamut, from writing assignments to final print
- December 2009 – June 2010: Teaching Assistant
- COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad. Supervisor: Saadia Aziz
- TA for Introduction to Programming (Language: C++)
- April 2009 – February 2012: Chief Editor
- Synergy (campus) magazine: COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Skills
- Coding
- Python
- Mathematica
- LaTeX
- C++
Awards and Honors
- Outstanding Instructor Award (Fall 2022)
- Dwight B Goodner Fellowship recepient (Spring 2023)
- Fulbright Fellowship for PhD (2017 cohort)
- MPhil Merit Scholarship
- Recepient of Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme (Fall 2014)
- Best Teacher Award (Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Spring 2016)
- Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Talent Scholarship (Spring 08 – Spring 12)
Publications
Malik, A.N. Engineering Deutsch-Jozsa Algorithm in Cavity QED via Bragg Regime. Diss. COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, 2012.
Malik, A.N. Non-isometric, involutive antiautomorphisms. arXiv:1603.08498, 2016
Malik, A.N. Operator Algebras and Foundations of Quantum Mechanics. Diss. Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, 2016
Malik, A.N., Kamran, T. Orthomodularity and the incompatibility of relativity and quantum mechanics. Quantum Stud.: Math. Found. 4, 171–179 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40509-016-0092-8
Xing, Y. H., Farooq, M. U., & Malik, A. N. Effects of Gender on the Performance of Microenterprises in Pakistan. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 5(11). 2017
Behzad, M.; Adnan, N.; Malik, A.N..; Merchant, S.A. Technology-Embedded Hybrid Learning. Preprints 2018, 2018030229. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201803.0229.v2
Talks
August 17, 2011
Seminar Talk at Islamabad, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad
August 04, 2012
Conference Talk at International Conference and Workshop on Nanoscience and Technology 2012, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
November 22, 2013
Seminar Talk at Islamabad, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Virtual Campus
January 01, 2014
Seminar Talk at Islamabad, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Virtual Campus
August 17, 2014
Seminar Talk at Islamabad, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Virtual Campus
August 24, 2014
Seminar Talk at Islamabad, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Virtual Campus
March 12, 2015
Seminar Talk at Islamabad, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Virtual Campus
August 12, 2015
Seminar Talk at Islamabad, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Virtual Campus
December 03, 2015
Seminar Talk at Islamabad, Quaid-e-Azam University
March 27, 2017
3rd National Conference on Mathematical Physics, at International Islamic University, Islamabad
April 23, 2018
Class Project at Dover, Delaware, Delaware State University
March 12, 2019
Graduate Student Seminar Talk at LOV201, Florida State University
April 22, 2020
Candidacy Exam Talk at Zoom, Florida State University
October 21, 2021
Algebra Seminar Talk at Zoom, Florida State University
October 11, 2022
Topology Seminar Talk at LOV103, Florida State University
October 19, 2022
Research Sharing Luncheon at Honors, Scholars and Fellows Society, Florida State University
November 04, 2022
Graduate Student Seminar Talk at LOV103, Florida State University
April 14, 2023
Poster Presentation at Math Honors Day, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
October 27, 2023
Machine Learning Seminar Talk at LOV103, Florida State University
March 23, 2024
49th Annual New York State Regional Graduate Mathematics Conference at Carnegie Library, Syracuse University, NY
April 15, 2024
Colloquium Talk at Hilles 109, Haverford College
Service and leadership
- Mentored an undergrad Ayotuntosimi Loye. Project: Simplicial Sets are Chu Spaces
- Started reading group on Applied Category Theory.
- Gardening, The Spring Gardens, Spring 2018 @ Fulbright Enrichment Seminar
- Math Fun Day @ FSU, January 2019, January 2020
- Logistics Support for Research Sharing Luncheon @ Honors, Scholars Fellows Society, Fall 2019
- Waiter, Pakistan Day @ FSU, Fall 2019
- Interview tips for the Fulbright
Interests
- Fixing cars, Science Journalism, Hiking, Swimming, Movies, Music
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