Michael Chavrimootoo

Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Denison University

(he/him/his)

My research spans computational social choice (COMSOC), which falls within AI (multiagent systems), but also draws on social choice theory, economics, political science, algorithms, and complexity theory.

I'm driven by a need to understand the landscape of the field to find surprising structures and techniques that open new avenues. This had led me to explore the problems in COMSOC (and complexity) to determine precisely what separates them from other problems, and when collapses are hiding in plain sight. I am also interested in developing models to better understand gerrymanderring-like electoral manipulation tactics and provide strong, provably guarantees about those models.

I received my Ph.D. at the University of Rochester (UR). Before that, I completed a BS in Computer Science along a BA in Political Science at UR, with a focus on courses in CS theory, elections, and economic development.

Some problems I've worked on: Interested in collaborating or chatting? I'm always open to exploring new theoretical concepts in computer science, economics, and math, along with their applications. Feel free to reach out if you have overlapping interests!

Teaching

Me, in front of a delicious-looking meal!

Publications

Note: As is standard in theoretically-oriented work, the authors are listed in alphabetical order by last name.

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Below are slides and, when available, recordings of talks given at international/selective conferences. (Those are also embedded within the list of publications above.)


Email:

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Nonacademic Activities and Interests