Research


Blind Multi-Stage Scoring Auctions with Two-Sided Uncertainty

2025

In this paper, we analyze multi-round scoring auctions where the auctioneers value function is unknown. We develop a greedy algorithm capable of multi-attribute value function estimation using information from only a few rounds of bidding. We apply our analysis to the case study of public works procurment.

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Simulating Quantum Circuits with Non-Clifford Noise

2024

We introduce the basics of quantum computing and simulation of quantum systems on classical computers. We then discuss noise in quantum systems and how instances of noise are classically modelled, along with the difficulties of simulating quantum noise on classical computers. We introduce an extension of the T-Gadget to classically simulate thousands of instances of dampening noise within reasonable memory constraints.

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Autonomous Trading Using Deep Q Learning

2024

In this paper, we explore the application of Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) to the domain of autonomous equity trading, with a particular focus on the use of Deep Q Networks (DQNs) coupled with risk-sensitive loss objectives, to develop trading agents capable of navigating complex financial market conditions.

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A Model for Trust Driven Advertising

2024

In this paper, we develop a conceptual, mathematical, and computational framework for modeling market exchange as a series of dynamically interacting cognitive processes. Specifically, we show how advertisers can build trust and gain confidence in their pricing power to the point that they erode trust and undermine the efficacy of their advertising.

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