MSc(Computer Science), University of Texas at Austin. Graduated in Dec 2001 with GPA 3.90 on 4.0 scale Classes taken: CS375 Compilers, CS380D Distributed Computing I, CS380L Advanced Operating Systems, CS381K Artificial Intelligence, CS384G Computer Graphics, CS384V Introduction to VLSI Design, CS388G Algorithms Theory and Practice, CS388L Introduction to Mathematical Logic, CS395T Dependable Computing Systems, CS395T Intelligent Robotics, CS395T Large Scale Data Mining, CS395T Real-Time Systems, CS389R Recursion and Induction I, AST383D Stellar Structure and Evolution, CS396 Research Practice and Experience, CS396M Advanced Networking Protocols
BEng(Computer Engineering), University of Hong Kong. Graduated in Jun 2000 with First Class Honour.
850 / 990 (96%) in GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Computer Science Subject Test in Nov 1999
2060 in GRE General Test in Oct 1999 Verbal: 460 / 800 (47%), Quantitative: 800 / 800 (99%), Analytical: 800 / 800 (99%)
630 in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) in Aug 1999 Listening Comprehension: 56 / 68, Structure and Written Expression: 68 / 68, Reading Comprehension: 65 / 68, Test of Written English: 4.0 / 6.0
3A1C in GCE A-level in Jun 1997 AL Pure Mathematics: A(a), AL Physics: A(a), AL Chemistry: A(a), AL Mechanics: C(c)
4A1C in HKALE (Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination) in Apr 1997 AL Pure Mathematics: A(01), AL Physics: A(02), AL Chemistry: A(02), AS Use of English: A(02), AS Chinese Language and Culture: C(05)
7A3B in HKCEE (Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination) in May 1995 Physics: A(01), Mathematics: A(01), Computer Science: A(01), Economics: A(01), English Language: A(02), Chemistry: A(02), Religious Studies: A(02), Additional Mathematics: B(03), Biology: B(03), Chinese Language: B(04)
Teaching Assistant (part time) on CS378 Best Practices in High Quality Software for Prof. Herb Krasner in Department of Computer Sciences, University of Texas at Austin (Jan 2003 to May 2003)
Teaching Assistant (part time) on CS328 Abstract Data Types for Prof. Bill Young in Department of Computer Sciences, University of Texas at Austin (Sep 2002 to Jan 2003)
Research Assistant (part time) for Prof. Al Mok (Sep 2001 to May 2003)
Research Assistant (full time) on Time Triggered Architecture (TTA) for Prof. Al Mok in Department of Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin (Jun 2001 to Aug 2001)
Actual work is carried out at Stanford Research Institute (SRI) International, Menlo Park, California under the supervision of Dr. John Rushby
Embedded Real-Time Logic (RTL) into Protocol Verification System (PVS) for automatic mechanical verification of schedules
Teaching Assistant (part time) on CS352 Computer Systems Architecture for Prof. H. Schwetman in Department of Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin (Sep 2000 to May 2001)
Research Assistant (full time) on Gigabit Networking for Dr. C. L. Wang in Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, University of Hong Kong (Jun 2000 to Jul 2000)
Tested the performance of DP-2 (Directed Point 2) when ported from Fast Ethernet to Gigabit Ethernet and compared it to the Japanese implementation of GigaEPM-2.
Research Assistant (part time) on Classroom Surveying at the Centre for Advancement of University Teachings, University of Hong Kong (Jun 1999)
Exploring Document Relevancy with Connotation of Query (CS395T Data Mining, Spring 2001)
Second Best Project Award in the class
Developed a two-hops approach with consideration to query word positions for query matching over a large collection of documents. Our implementation gives good precision and recall over the TREC data set.
(CS384V Introduction to VLSI Designs, Spring 2001)
Designed a multicycle datapath implementation for the LC2 processor from functional level down to transistor level using the CAD tools Magic, Cadence, PSpice, Gemini and Verilog.
Gigabit Networking (Final Year Project, 1999-2000)
Implemented a low-overhead user-space flow control layer on top of an industrial standard Virtual Interface Architecture (VIA) and achieved low latency and high bandwidth. The layer delivers a BSD-socket compatible interface to the programmers on top of it.
Resolved race condition while trying to implement a multi-threaded sliding window protocol to replace the go-back-N protocol.
Final project presentation was done using Flash instead of PowerPoint
Ray Tracing (Computer Graphics, Spring 2000)
Among the best 3 projects in the class
Implemented a ray tracing exercise with consideration to affine transformation, multiple light sources, shadowing, specular and ambient light, colours, multiple reflection, refraction and total internal reflection, texture mapping, anti-aliasing, etc. Everything were calculated myself and OpenGL is called only at the end to put the individual pixels onto the window.
(Introduction to Database Management System class, Spring 2000)
Implemented a parser that takes an arbitrary SQL statement, breaks it into many SQL statements each of which could be understood by mySQL
(Multimedia Computing and Applications class, Fall 1999)
Created and edited a film using Premiere. Added some cartoon effects; sampled and blended some sound clips
Created CAL (Computer Assisted Learning) homepage using Director. Wrote Lingo scripts for some special effects
Information Technology Student Ambassadors (ITSA) Program (Mar 1998 to May 1999)
Founder of the program
Wrote and presented proposals to various departments, vice-chancellors, alumni association of the university as well as representatives from IBM, and finally got funding from the university and other supports from IBM to carry out the proposal
Selected a group of students from all faculties and arranged training sessions for them
Setup a help desk in the K K Leung Concourse that helped students and staff with computer problems. The help desk was well received by our clients
Wrote final report and evaluated the program with suggestions for improvement. Arranged successor to lead the program in the next academic year
Apple Browning (Hong Kong Secondary School Chemistry Olympiad, Fall 1996)
One of the 6 Finalists
Designed and carried out experiments that study the causes of Apple Browning. Wrote the investigation report with supporting theory, video-taped our experiments and presented the whole project in front of the judging panel in the Hong Kong Science Museum.
Multi-purpose Card (Joint School Science Exhibition, Summer 1995)
Overall First-runner Up
Led a team of classmates to perform the metalwork and woodwork to build a ping-pong ball vending machine as part of our exhibit
Implemented a DOS TSR (Terminate Stay Resident) program that background controls a custom-built electronic circuit in the vending machine via the 8255 I/O card.
School Representative in ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest Asian Regional Division in Taipei, Taiwan in Nov 1998, HK-Macau Division in Hong Kong in Jun 1999
Participant of (Chinese name of a cultural exchange program to Beijing) (1998)
Member of the Organizing Committee of the Computer Engineering Orientation Camp (1998)
Student Helper for the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in HKU JUPAS Open Day (1997); demonstrator for the Computer Centre in HKU Open Day (1998)
Lecturer of Mathematics Society, Electronics and Computer Society, Mandarin Club (1995-1996, F.6)
Floor Debater of the Chinese Debating School Team (1995-1996, F.6)
Student Advisor of Science Society, Mathematics Society, Electronics and Computer Society (1996-1997, F.7)
Art Designer of Chess Club (1993-1994, F.4)
Founder and Chairman of Small Friends of the Earth (1989-1990, P.6)
Services:
Group Leader (1996) and Assistant Group Leader (1995) in a public astronomical camp () of the Hong Kong Astronomical Society
Student Volunteer of the Teaching Group of the School Guidance Centre (1995-1996, F.6)
Class Treasurer (1994-1995, F.5), Student Librarian (1991-1992, F.2), Class Prefect (1990-1991, F.1)
Hong Kong Speech Festival:
Putonghua Prose Reading (1994-1995, F.5), English Choral Speaking Team (1993-1994, F.4), Chinese Choral Speaking Team (1991-1992, F.2), English Choral Speaking Team (1st runner-up) (1990-1991, F.1)
As a lecturer:
"The Secrets of Black Holes" public lecture in Hong Kong Space Museum Lecture Theatre on 17th Jun 2000, "Black Hole" for St. Stephen Girls' College on 17th Dec 1997, "Black Hole" for Maryknoll Convent School (MCS) on 20th Feb 1998, "Theoretical Astronomy" for Joint School Astronomical Society (JSAS) on 14th Mar 1998, "Stellar Evolution" for Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School on 28th May 1998, "Introduction to Astronomy" for Hokoon Observatory on 8th Oct 1997, 18th Feb 1998, 27th May 1998, 9th Dec 1998, 13th Jan 1999, 3rd Feb 1999 and 10th Nov 1999
Dr. C. L. Wang Associate Professor, Dept of Computer Science & Information Systems, 3/F Chow Yei Ching Building University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong (852)2857-8458 (852)2859-2180 clwang@csis.hku.hk http://www.csis.hku.hk/~clwang/
Miss Becky Lam Chemistry Panel Head, La Salle College, 18 La Salle Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong (852)2339-3818 (852)2338-7171 http://lasalle.school.net.hk/
Mr. H. L. Ng Chairman, Hong Kong Olympiad in Informatics Hong Kong Association for Computer Education, 4 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong (852)2406-6683 hlng@hkace.org.hk http://www.hkace.org.hk/
Mr. Philip W. K. Chung Group Leader, Theoretical Astronomical Group, Hong Kong Astronomical Society, G.P.O. Box 2872, Hong Kong (852)2547-4543 http://www.hkas.org/
More references can be given upon request
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