Collins Munene Kariuki

Collins Munene Kariuki is an emerging professional in the fields of physics and computer science, currently serving as a Research Assistant at the Simons Foundation in the Center for Computational Quantum Physics since May 2023. Previous experience includes roles such as a Peer Advisor and Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Pomona College, a Computer Vision Engineer Intern at Samba TV, and a DAAD RISE Research Intern at the Deggendorf Institute of Technology, where Collins applied VR and AR technologies to healthcare challenges. Contributions to educational settings have been complemented by roles in STEM advocacy and research, including a Research Fellowship at UCLA's David Harold Blackwell Summer Research Institute. Collins holds a Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Computer Science from Pomona College, with a foundational background from Nyeri High School.