Manu Jhawar

B.S. Computer Science & Physics, UC Santa Cruz (Expected 2029)

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About Me

I'm a first-year student at UC Santa Cruz, working towards a double major in computer science and physics. I spent several years dual-enrolled at Foothill College, earning 74 units before graduating high school.

I love climbing, cycling, programming, math, and physics!

Research interests

Simulating dynamic systems
Applying computational theory to real-world problems
Practical applications of materials science
Unique challenges in robotics and engineering

Simulation Physics Robotics Engineering Systems ML

Skills snapshot

Languages: Python
Tools: NumPy, PyTorch, Matplotlib, Git, Linux, Photoshop, Premiere Pro
Strengths: Mathematical reasoning and abstraction

Collaborative development in technical environments

Cross-disciplinary thinking

Computational modeling and simulation

Featured Projects

ML Agent for Strategic Gameplay

Teaching a machine learning agent to play a simple card game with reinforcement learning.

ML Systems

Large-Scale Pairwise Preference Study

Large-scale study using pairwise comparisons to classify preferences of an online community.

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Contact

Email: [email protected]