Sneh Saraff

Year in School
Sophomore

Major
CS and Astronomy

Research Interests
Programming Languages, Formal Methods, and Software Engineering Theory and Algorithms

Research Mentor
Reyhan Jabbarvand

Research/Engagement Experience

Interests
I am interested in Software Engineering and Theory and Algorithms.

Project Title

How did I get interested in Computer Science?
In my early high school computer science java courses, we worked on projects that involved writing programs to determine whether a number was a lucky, vampire, or cyclic number, among other types. This experience with coding and problem-solving sparked my interest in Computer Science.

What social interests matter to me?
I am passionate about equal representation for men and women in technology.

What is my most impactful college experience?
My most impactful college experience was participating in my first hackathon, WCS's Code Ada, just two months into freshman year. It was a fulfilling challenge, as it was the first hackathon for most of my team members. Coming up with an idea, implementing it, and racing to meet the deadline in just two days was both a learning experience and a rewarding achievement.

These are a few of my favorite things!
Playing board games (like Catan, 7 Wonders, and Wingspan), listening to music, solving Rubik’s cubes, and trying new foods!

Research Description

Biography
I'm Sneh Saraff, a sophomore majoring in Computer Science and Astronomy at UIUC. I was born and brought up in Kolkata, India. My experiences with various projects and internships in scientific computing and software engineering have ignited my passion for computer science. I'm eager to explore new opportunities and make meaningful contributions in this field!