Tim PJ Chen | Portfolio

About Me

Hi there! I'm currently pursuing a master's degree in Communication Engineering at National Taiwan University, where I focus on applying Operations Research and mathematical optimization to tackle the complexity of Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations — from routing strategies to resource allocation problems.

Prior to that, I earned dual bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Information Management, also from NTU. My academic path has been shaped by a growing interest in decision-making under uncertainty, which has led me to explore topics such as Reinforcement Learning, network optimization, and Game Theory. One of my early research works was published in Computers and Chemical Engineering in 2024.

Outside of academia, I enjoy sharpening my probabilistic thinking at the poker table — Texas Hold'em is my favorite environment to experiment with game-theoretic strategies and imperfect information scenarios. I'm also an active self-learner; in my free time, I train reinforcement learning agents (such as a Reversi AI that eventually beat me), analyze decision processes, and explore elegant algorithms that balance exploration and exploitation.

I'm currently open to research or industry opportunities in Operations Research and Decision Science, and am actively exploring fully-funded PhD programs or a second master's degree abroad, aiming for Fall 2028 admission.

Life is a multi-armed bandit, just keep exploring.