Thank You

The following people profoundly influenced me (among others).

• Prof. Rong Xiong introduced me to the world of optimization and guided me through my first steps in scientific research.
• Prof. Yuanyuan Shi has been mentoring me with tremendous patience and passion, teaching me how to approach and conduct meaningful research.
• Prof. Jorge Cortes has provided invaluable support in developing my understanding of control theory.
• Dr. Deep Deka has offered deep insights through his mentorship during my UC-National lab Fellowship.