Shang Zhou

Co-president & Coach

Hi, I’m Shang. I am a first-year Ph.D. student in Computer Science and a Codeforces International Grandmaster. I represented UCSD at the ICPC World Finals in 2023 and 2024, and I am also the coach for UCSD in 2025. Beyond competitive programming, I am passionate about research on large language models and the games of Go and StarCraft II.

Gram Koski

Vice President

Hello, I'm Gram. I am a Math-Computer Science major in my third year at UCSD. I am originally from San Francisco. I enjoy speeding up machine learning models, GPU programming, and algorithms. Outside of coding, you may find me rock climbing or watching Youtube. I am looking forward to helping organize UCSD competitive programming!

Julie Hong

Web director

Hi, I'm Julie 👋 I'm a Computer Science major at UCSD. I love coding and reading, and I'm also a big fan of animated movies. I used to be the marketing director for this club, but I recently took on a new role. I'll be updating this website throughout the quarter, so we'll see how it goes!

Rex Chao

Technology director

Hi, I'm Rex! I'm a fourth-year Math-CS major at UCSD, originally from Taiwan. I started competitive programming 1 year ago and got really into it - I love solving hard problems and pushing myself to new limits. When I'm not coding, you'll find me cafe searching and traveling over the world!

Hugo Ingelsson

Events director

Hello, I’m Hugo! I’m a third-year Computer Science/Applied Math double major at UCSD, originally from the Bay. I love problem solving, and I’m looking forward to a great third year on the team. When I’m not programming, you might find me solving puzzles or watching gaming videos on YouTube.

Qihao Ye

Coach

Hi, I am Qihao. I am a sixth-year PhD student in the Department of Mathematics at UCSD, with research interests in numerical mathematics and scientific computing. Having competed in the ICPC during my undergraduate years, it is an honor for me to assist other students in realizing their ICPC aspirations.

Jingbo Shang

Faculty Advisor

I’m an Associate Professor at UCSD jointly appointed by Computer Science and Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute. I obtained my Ph.D. from UIUC advised by Prof. Jiawei Han in 2019. I received my B.E. from SJTU in 2014. I’m also a coach of the UCSD’s ACM-ICPC team.