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Ernest K. Ryu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Los Angeles. His research primarily revolves around deep learning theory and optimization theory. Prior to joining UCLA, he served as an Assistant Professor at Seoul National University and at Stanford University in the Department of Mathematics. Ryu holds a Ph.D. in Computational Mathematical Engineering and an M.S. in Statistics from the California Institute of Technology, where he also obtained dual B.S. degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Sloan Research Fellowship in 2025 and the INFORMS Optimization Society Young Researchers Prize in 2024. Ryu is also an active researcher, contributing significantly to the fields of optimization and mathematical theory.
Department of Mathematics, University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics focusing on deep learning and optimization.
Department of Mathematical Sciences, Seoul National University • Seoul
Faculty member in the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Department of Mathematics, Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Adjunct professor supporting research and teaching in mathematics.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.