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Zihan Tan is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota. Previously, he held a postdoctoral position at DIMACS and earned his PhD from the University of Chicago under the supervision of Prof. Julia Chuzhoy.
- Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Chicago
- Previous Affiliation: Postdoc at DIMACS
His research focuses on theoretical computer science and graph algorithms, particularly on developing modern algorithms for processing massive graphs. Key research aspects include:
- Exploring the limits of graph compression
- Studying graph problems in sublinear, dynamic, and distributed computational models
- Designing approximation algorithms through structural graph theory and algorithm interplay
Zihan is actively seeking to hire 1-2 PhD students beginning Fall 2025.
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