Dr. Maria Romina Ivan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maria-Romina Ivan is an Assistant Professor in Mathematics at Stanford University. She earned her PhD in Mathematics with a focus on Combinatorics from the University of Cambridge, where she also completed her BA and Masters. During her time at Cambridge, she became a Research Fellow at Magdalene College, part of the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics. Her research primarily lies in the area of Combinatorics, with particular emphasis on extremal combinatorics, Ramsey theory, and poset saturation. Maria-Romina is passionate about teaching and aims to demystify mathematics for her students, helping them to understand and appreciate the beauty of the subject. Her journey began in a small village in Romania, where her curiosity and drive to succeed led her to win a scholarship to the International Computer High School of Bucharest. She received highly commended recognition from the British Combinatorial Committee for her work, reflecting her commitment to the field. Maria-Romina aims to inspire the next generation of mathematicians and foster a love for the discipline.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leading courses and research in the field of Mathematics, specializing in combinatorics.

Awards

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PhD Prize (Highly Commended)

2024-07-01

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.