Dr. Yannai Gonczarowski

Biography

Yannai Gonczarowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Harvard University. He specializes in economic theory and theoretical computer science, exploring the intersection of computer science and economics. By harnessing approaches and techniques originating from computer science, Yannai seeks to derive economically meaningful insights. He received his PhD in Mathematics and Computer Science from the Center for the Study of Rationality at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In addition to his academic pursuits, Yannai is a professionally trained opera singer, holding both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Classical Singing from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. His doctoral dissertation has been recognized with several awards, including the Michael B. Maschler Prize from the Israeli Chapter of the Game Theory Society and the ACM SIGecom Doctoral Dissertation Award. He has also contributed to the field by designing and implementing the National Matching System for Gap-Year Programs in Israel and was awarded the inaugural INFORMS AMD Michael H. Rothkopf Junior Researcher Paper Prize (first place). Moreover, he is a recipient of the inaugural ACM SIGecom Award for Presentation as a Student Postdoctoral Researcher. Yannai has authored a textbook titled "Mathematical Logic Python," published by Cambridge University Press, which introduces a new approach to teaching basic logic to Computer Science students, tailored to their unique strengths.

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