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Curriculum Vitae

Kooshan Maleki · Leuven, Belgium · Kooshan.m@nyu.edu

Education

Master of Engineering: Computer Science

2026 to Present

KU Leuven, Belgium

Diploma

2017 to 2021

Allameh Helli High School (NODET)

GPA 19.40 / 20.

Research Experience

eBRAIN Lab, NYU Abu Dhabi

Apr 2025 to Present

Supervisors: Prof. Muhammad Shafique and Dr. Alberto Marchisio · ebrain4everyone.com

Hybrid quantum-classical neural network optimization. Developed QNAS, a multi-objective framework for automated quantum neural architecture search using NSGA-II, accepted at IEEE IJCNN 2026 (WCCI 2026).

  • Multi-objective search over quantum circuit hyperparameters, balancing accuracy, circuit cost and hardware constraints.
  • Circuit-cutting and wire-cutting-aware objectives for near-term quantum devices.
  • Checkpoint-based correlation analysis for early stopping of unpromising candidates.
  • Paper: arXiv:2604.07013. Code: github.com/Kooshano/QNAS.

QuCAL, Amirkabir University of Technology

Nov 2024 to Present

Supervisor: Prof. Negar Ashari Astani · qucal.aut.ac.ir

Enhancing the Hybrid HHL algorithm through deep learning-based Pauli decomposition.

  • Deep learning methods for efficient Pauli decomposition, to improve quantum algorithm performance.
  • Integrating classical machine learning with quantum algorithms for linear-system solving.
  • Applications of the enhanced HHL algorithm to quantum machine learning tasks.

Publications

QNAS pipeline: search space, NSGA-II optimization, and Pareto-optimal architecture selection

QNAS: A Neural Architecture Search Framework for Accurate and Efficient Quantum Neural Networks

K. Maleki, A. Marchisio, M. Shafique

IEEE IJCNN 2026 · WCCI 2026, Maastricht

A multi-objective framework for automated architecture search over hybrid quantum-classical neural networks. NSGA-II jointly optimizes accuracy, circuit cost and wire-cutting partitionability, with checkpoint-based correlation analysis to stop unpromising candidates early.

Industrial Experience

AI Vision Developer, SIMUT

Jun 2024 to May 2025

mfp.co.ir

  • Built a machine vision system for analyzing cardiac ultrasound images, improving the accuracy and speed of diagnostics.
  • Implemented image segmentation and contour detection with OpenCV and machine learning.
  • Collaborated with Shahid Rajaei Hospital to collect and process real-world medical data.
  • Built interactive interfaces and data visualizations with PySide6 and Matplotlib.
  • Contributed to localizing cardiac ultrasound equipment, reducing dependence on imported technology.
  • Developed algorithms for measuring heart muscle strain and ejection fraction (EF).

Selected Projects

HHL quantum linear solver benchmark results

HHL Quantum Linear Solver

2024

Amirkabir University of Technology

  • Problem: benchmark quantum linear-system solving against strong classical baselines.
  • Build: end-to-end HHL implementation with CPU/GPU support, logging, and a regression pipeline.
  • Stack: Qiskit, Python, NumPy, CUDA.
Kolmogorov-Arnold network architecture

Kolmogorov-Arnold Neural Networks

2024

Personal project

  • Problem: improve convergence stability through functional approximation.
  • Build: a from-scratch KAN-style network with custom activations and hand-written backpropagation.
  • Stack: Python, numerical optimization, spline interpolation.

Teaching Experience

Teaching Assistant, Amirkabir University of Technology

2021 to Present
  • Advanced Programming with Dr. Taromi RadFall 2025
  • Software Engineering II with Dr. GohariFall 2025
  • Special Topics in Quantum Computing (graduate, head TA) with Dr. Negar Ashari AstaniSpring 2025
  • Microprocessors and Assembly (head TA) with Dr. FarbehSpring 2025
  • Computer Networks with Dr. SabaeiFall 2024, Spring 2025
  • Applied Linear Algebra with Dr. NazerfardFall 2024
  • Computer Architecture with Dr. ZarandiSpring 2024, Spring 2025
  • Algorithm Design with Dr. Dolati MalekabadSpring 2023
  • Logic Circuits with Dr. Sedighi, Dr. Saheb ZamaniSpring 2023

Physics Instructor, Allameh Helli High School

2021 to 2023

Trained students for the Iranian Physics Olympiad, with an emphasis on conceptual depth over drill.

Honors and Awards

  • NYUAD Hackathon 2025. Selected participant; quantum algorithms for social good, NYU Abu Dhabi.
  • Top 1%, Iranian Universities Entrance Examination. Among more than 142,000 participants (2021).
  • QubitXQubit Scholarship. Course scholarship from The Coding School, an MIT/Stanford-run program.
  • 32nd Physics Olympiad of Iran. National-level competitor.
  • SamCode Programming Competition (2017). Winner in data analysis among 200 NODET students.

Skills

Programming languages

PythonJavaCC++VerilogVHDL

Machine learning & quantum frameworks

PyTorchTensorFlowPennyLaneQiskitCirqscikit-learnpymoo

Libraries & tools

NumPyPandasOpenCVMatplotlibPySide6

DevOps & platforms

GitDockerKubernetesGitHub Actions