KindiakMath

Biography

Education

1. National University of Singapore (NUS)
   • Bachelors of Science with Honours (Highest Distinction, CAP: 4.76/5) in Mathematics, June 2022 (Certificate and Transcript).
   • Topics learned: See banner.
   • Thesis topic: A Unifying Theory of Thompson Sampling for Continuous Risk-Averse Bandits (Supervisor: Vincent Y. F. Tan)
   • Awarded the Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Prize (OURP), 2021 (NUS Archive).
   • Awarded the Dean’s List (2019/20 Sem 1, 2020/21 Sem 1)

Publications

1. Asymptotic Optimality of Thompson Sampling for Risk-Averse Bandits with Sub-Gaussian Rewards, Joel Q. L. Chang, 2026
2. A Unifying Theory of Thompson Sampling for Continuous Risk-Averse Bandits, Joel Q. L. Chang and Vincent Y. F. Tan, AAAI, 2022
3. Linear Algebra: A Balance of Visualisation and Abstraction, P. E. Thang, Devandhira W. Wangsa, T. L. Kho, Joel Q. L. Chang, 2024
4. Reformulating $\epsilon$–$\delta$ Limits in a Pedagogically Cleaner Way, Joel Q. L. Chang, 2023
5. Thompson Sampling for Gaussian Entropic Risk Bandits, M. L. Ang, Eloise Y. Y. Lim, and Joel Q. L. Chang, 2021
6. Risk-Constrained Thompson Sampling for CVaR Bandits, Joel Q. L. Chang, Qiuyu Zhu, and Vincent Y. F. Tan, 2020

Work Experience

1. 2024–2026: Temasek Polytechnic (TP)
   • Lecturer
   • Coordinate and teach engineering mathematics modules (e.g. precalculus, calculus, differential equations, vector calculus), see teaching certificate here and review quotes here.
2. 2020–2023: National University of Singapore (NUS)
   • Teaching Assistant
   • Teach introductory undergraduate mathematics modules (e.g. discrete mathematics, calculus, linear algebra), see review quotes here.