Biography
Hi there! I’m Zach, I’m currenly a Ph.D. student in the department of Mathematics at the University of Texas at Arlington. I’m currently working under Dr. Ren-Cang Li and Dr. Li Wang in the field of Machine Learning with a focus in Multi-view Learning. I’ve been teaching mathematics at the university level and privately over the last few years. When I’m not working, I enjoy running, playing soccer, drinking plenty of coffee and taking many naps.
Technical Skills:
- MATLAB, R, Python, LaTeX
Interests
- Multi-view Learning
- Trace-Ratio Optimization
- Optimization on Matrix Manifolds
Education
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Ph.D. Mathematics, 2024
The University of Texas at Arlington
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M.S. Mathematics, 2020
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
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B.S. Mathematics, 2018
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Experience
Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant
The University of Texas at Arlington
- Prepare, present and guide students through Calculus based assignments.
- Creatively instill mathematical foundations in students for future mathematics and science classes.
- Respond to students' emails quickly and respectfully with suggestions and actions necessary to complete labs.
- During the Spring semesters, actively research relevant information pertaining to dissertation topic.
Professional Tutor
Del Mar College
- Listen, teach, and dynamically present concepts to students in Elementary Algebra to Differential Equations, as well as freshman & sophomore level Engineering and Physics.
- Actively encourage students to ask questions.
- Promote thought experiments, new study habits, and healthy communication skills.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
- Prepare, present and guide students through MatLab-based calculus labs.
- Similar job duties as current Graduate Teaching Assistant position.
Mathematics Instructor
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
- Project GRAD is a nonprofit summer bridge program assisting students in Mathematics and English. I worked side by side with another mathematics instructor implementing various styles of hands-on mathematical learning techniques to propel struggling students to new heights.
- I led the hands-on mathematics workshop following the lecture, engaging and challenging students to think critically and effectively.
Math and Technology Mentor
TEXPrep
- Work closely with middle and high school students, covering topics in logic, physics, modular arithmetic, introductory group theory, statistics, engineering and design, as well as technical and professional writing.
- Monitor students throughout the day in and out of the classroom.
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Contact
- zachary.chairez@uta.edu
- Pickard Hall (PKH) 411 S. Nedderman, Arlington, TX 76019
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PKH 424
Monday 11:00 to 1:00
Wednesday 11:00 to 1:00