John Urschel is a member of the Institute for Advanced Study. John received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from MIT. His research interests include graph theory, numerical analysis, and theoretical computer science. John has a passion for teaching and mentoring students, having supervised a number of research projects and directed reading programs for MIT undergraduates.
When John is not doing math, he likes to spend time with his two small children, play board games, play the guitar, and exercise occasionally.