Rupert Li

Rupert Li, from Portland, Oregon, is pursuing a PhD in mathematics at Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences. He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree, double-majoring in mathematics and computer science, economics, and data science; he also received a master’s degree in data science. Afterwards, he earned a master’s degree in mathematics from the University of Cambridge. Rupert’s research interests lie in probability, discrete geometry, and combinatorics. He enjoys serving as a mentor for MIT PRIMES-USA, a high school math research program, and previously served as an advisor for the Duluth REU, an undergraduate math research program. Rupert was awarded the Hertz Fellowship, Marshall Scholarship, PD Soros Fellowship, and Goldwater Scholarship, and he received honorable mention for the Frank and Brennie Morgan Prize.