Mitchell Jones, Ph.D.
About Mitchell Jones, Ph.D.
Mitchell Jones, Ph.D., is a Software Engineer currently employed at Nuro in Mountain View, California. He has a strong academic background in Computer Science, with experience as a teaching and research assistant at prestigious universities and a focus on computational geometry.
Work at Nuro
Mitchell Jones has been employed at Nuro as a Software Engineer since 2021. His role involves developing software solutions that contribute to the company's mission of advancing autonomous delivery technology. Nuro focuses on creating innovative systems that enhance logistics and transportation, and Jones plays a key part in this initiative.
Education and Expertise
Mitchell Jones holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2016 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Technology (Advanced) from the University of Sydney from 2012 to 2015, graduating with Honors Class I and receiving the University Medal. His academic background provides a strong foundation in computational geometry and algorithm development.
Background
Mitchell Jones has a diverse academic and professional background in computer science. He served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Sydney for four months in 2015 and worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for five years, from 2016 to 2021. Additionally, he held various tutoring and research assistant roles at the University of Sydney, contributing to his extensive experience in education and research.
Research Contributions
Jones has made significant contributions to the field of computational geometry, with research that has led to publications in reputable journals such as Discrete & Computational Geometry (DCG) and the SIAM Journal on Computing (SICOMP). His work has been presented at conferences including SoCG, SODA, ICALP, and ITCS. He collaborated with Sariel Har-Peled during his PhD studies, focusing on approximation and randomized algorithms.
Internship Experience at Google
Mitchell Jones gained practical experience as a Software Engineering Intern at Google, where he completed two internships from 2014 to 2016. Each internship lasted three months and took place in Sydney, Australia. This experience provided him with insights into software development practices in a leading technology company.