Hi, I'm Zeke!
I am in my first year as a PhD student at Virginia Tech, in the field of Computer Science. I am focusing on quantum computing, especially in the context of cryptography and complexity theory.
Current Focus
I am working to explore (relatively) near-term blind quantum computation. This includes investigating what is possible with a purely classical client (I am interested in both positive and negative results).
Undergraduate Work
My undergraduate degrees are in Mathematics and Computer Science from LeTourneau University, with a minor in Physics. I did much to busy myself outside of class, including research, tutoring, various leadership roles, and even rugby. I was able to publish a number theory paper in the Ramanujan Journal during my time as an undergraduate, which currently is the lonely occupant of my publications section. But check back soon, as I continue my work!
Contact
I am always happy to talk about my work, or to discuss opportunities for collaboration. Feel free to contact me at ecochran [at] vt [dot] edu.
And while you're here, Rufus is excited to keep you company!
Publications
Cochran, E., Dawsey, M.L., Harrell, E. et al.
Bijections, generalizations, and other properties of sequentially congruent partitions.
Ramanujan J 63, 527–551 (2024).
The Ramanujan Journal
Arxiv