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This is Soodeh Habibi, ESR13. I’m a PhD student at the University of Birmingham (UoB). My research topic is 'Algorithms and Software for Structured Semidefinite Optimization' and I am working under the supervision of Professor Michal Kocvara. As a part of my research program, I have the chance to work with great experts in the field, at Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen and IBM Research in Dublin.

In this blog, I am describing my research life and sharing my experiences.


With 'Old Joe' at the UoB campus.



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