Hey, I'm Mark!

I'm a student from Hong Kong studying Computer Science and Mathematics. I enjoy classical music and play the piano as a hobby.

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Computer Science and Mathematics

I have a strong interest in both the practical and theoretical aspects of computer science. While my personal journey began with software engineering and programming, I believe that to be a great programmer, one must study the theory rigorously, and creatively apply it. This is why I have diverted much of my effort into learning the theory well.

Moreover, much of theoretical computer science is built on mathematics. It is for this reason I also have a strong interest in mathematics. I want to learn everything from the ground up, with no gaps in between.

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Education

I am an incoming PhD student in computer science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. I also completed my undergradaute studies here, and obtained a BsC in Computer Science and Mathematics with the academic achievement medal and first class honors.

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Music

I enjoy classical music and play the piano. I have no teacher and play for leisure. These days, I mostly focus on the intermediate to advanced romantic repertoire, mostly from Chopin, but I sometimes dabble in works by other composers like Schubert, Bach or Beethoven.

The pieces I have played (but cannot necessarily perform) include:

• Chopin: Nocturne in B-flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1
• Chopin: Andante Spianato from Op. 22
• Chopin: Waltz in A-flat Major, Op. 69 No. 1
• Chopin: Ballade in G minor, Op. 23
• Chopin: Ballade in F minor, Op. 52
• Chopin: Polonaise-Fantasy in A-flat Major, Op. 61
• Chopin: Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op. 66
• Chopin: Nocturne in C-sharp minor, WN 37
• Debussy: Arabesque 1
• Debussy: Clair de Lune

• Chopin: Ballade 1 in G minor, Op. 23 (polishing)
• Chopin: Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 34 No. 1
• Chopin: Sonata 3 in B minor, Op. 58 (first movement)
• Chopin: Nocturne in B Major, Op. 62 No. 1