Chloe Weiers

Ph.D. Candidate in Algebraic Cryptography
Stevens Institute of Technology
cweiers@stevens.edu

I completed my undergraduate studies in Mathematics and Music at Northeastern University in 2018. I am currently a fifth year PhD candidate in Algebraic Cryptography at Stevens Institute of Technology, advised by Dr. Alexander Ushakov and Dr. Antonio Nicolosi.

My research interests are in the area of algorithmic group theory. In particular, my PhD thesis is about the computational complexity of solving orientable and non-orientable quadratic equations in wreath products of finitely generated abelian groups.

My TA notes for CS/MA 503 (Discrete Mathematics for Cryptography) can be found here.

Degrees

09/2020 –	Ph.D. in Algebraic Cryptography, Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ
09/2020 – 05/2023	M.S. in Computer Science, Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ
01/2015 – 12/2018	Professional Certificate in Flute Performance, New England Conservatory Boston, MA
09/2014 – 12/2018	B.S. in Mathematics, B.A. in Music, Northeastern University Boston, MA

Teaching

Fall 2024	MA 122 (Integral Calculus) TA
Fall 2024	MA 121 (Differential Calculus) TA
Fall 2024	MA 120 (Intro to Calculus) TA
Summer 2024	Pre-Calculus, Intro to Probability and Statistics Instructor (Mathematics Immersion Program)
Summer I 2024	MA 125 (Vectors and Matrices) TA
Summer I 2024	MA 126 (Multivariable Calculus I) TA
Spring 2024	MA 122 (Integral Calculus) Instructor
Spring 2024	MA 121 (Differential Calculus) Instructor
Fall 2023	CS/MA 503 (Discrete Mathematics for Cryptography) TA
Summer 2023	MA 122 (Integral Calculus) Instructor (STEP)
Summer 2024	MA 121 (Differential Calculus) Instructor (STEP)
Spring 2023	MA 122 (Integral Calculus) Instructor
Spring 2023	MA 121 (Differential Calculus) Instructor
Fall 2022	CS/MA 503 (Discrete Mathematics for Cryptography) TA
Spring 2022	CS/MA 503 (Discrete Mathematics for Cryptography) TA
Fall 2021	CS/MA 503 (Discrete Mathematics for Cryptography) TA

Awards

09/2020 – 05/2024	Provost Fellowship Stevens Institute of Technology
04/2018	Huntington 100 Northeastern University
04/2018	Leonard L. Brown Excellent in Music Performance Award Northeastern University
09/2015	Early Research/Creative Endeavor Award Northeastern University
04/2016	Presenter, RISE Convention Northeastern University
09/2014 – 12/2018	Dean's List Northeastern University
09/2014 – 12/2018	Dean's Scholarship Northeastern University
09/2014 – 12/2018	Music Scholarship Northeastern University

Journal Articles

A. Ushakov, C. Weiers, Quadratic equations in the lamplighter group, Preprint, 2023, DOI: 10.48550

Presentations

2. The Diophantine problem for quadratic equations in wreath products. Groups, Logic, and Computation: Interactions between geometric group theory, model theory, and computer science (Stevens Institute of Technology), June 2024

1. Quadratic equations in wreath products. Algebra and Cryptology Center seminar (Stevens Institute of Technology), May 2023

Work and Research Experience

05/2022 –	Content Developer and Quality Assurance Specialist, Gradarius Hoboken, NJ
09/2020 –	Doctoral Student, Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ
09/2020 – 08/2021	Research Assistant (Computer Science Dept.), Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ
09/2018 – 12/2018	Grader, Northeastern University Mathematics Dept. Boston, MA
06/2018 – 10/2019	Crew Member, Trader Joe's Boston, MA
01/2017 – 08/2017	Intern – Risk Analyst, Insurance-Linked Securities, AIR Worldwide Boston, MA
06/2017 – 01/2017	Consultant, Gradarius Hoboken, NJ
01/2016 – 06/2016	Intern – Assistant Director of Mathematical Content, Worldwide Center of Mathematics Cambridge, MA