Steven Halim

Steven Halim is an Associate Professor (Educator Track) in the Department of Computer Science (CS), School of Computing, National University of Singapore. He has been teaching a diverse range of CS courses full-time since 2007. He, along with his team of students, created and maintains an online teaching tool called VisuAlgo, which digitises almost everything he teaches in his algorithm courses and is accessible to students worldwide. He, along with his two co-authors, wrote a book titled 'Competitive Programming,' which has been translated into multiple languages and is used by students and universities globally. He has also served in various roles related to international programming competitions, including Deputy Director of online IOI competitions and Regional Contest Director for ICPC events.

Steven Halim is an Associate Professor at the School of Computing, National University of Singapore, specializing in Algorithm, Competitive Programming, Visualization, Optimization, and Local Search. His research focuses on developing tools and methodologies to enhance the understanding and application of algorithms through visualization and interactive learning. He has contributed significantly to the field of competitive programming, particularly with works like 'Competitive Programming 4' and 'Competitive Programming 2'. His projects, such as Visualgo, aim to visualize data structures and algorithms through animation, supporting both educational and research endeavors. Halim's work also explores stochastic local search and metaheuristics, emphasizing the integration of visualization for analysis and optimization.