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Daniel Hader
dhader (at) uark (dot) edu

Research Assistant to Dr. Matthew Patitz
Doctoral Academy Fellow
Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering
Fayetteville, AR
Lab: JBHT 448

About Me

My name is Daniel Hader. I'm a PhD candidate at the University of Arkansas studying theoretical computer science. During my undergradate years at the University of Arkansas, I earned two Bachelors degrees, a B.S. of Mathematics and a B.S. of Computer Science. As a researcher, I'm particularly interested in the processes by which simple rules can lead to complex, rich dynamics. Much of my research has been focused on algorithmic self-assembly wherein basic components autonomously combine according to simple affinity rules to algorithmically produce interesting structures. This research is interesting both theoretically as a model of computation and practically as a means to design intricate nano-scale assemblies with amazing precision. I'm also generally fascinated by topics such as cellular automata, mathematical logic, computational complexity, and chaotic dynamical systems.

Refereed Conference Papers
  • Fractal dimension of assemblies in the abstract tile assembly model, Daniel Hader, Matthew J. Patitz, Scott M. Summers. Proceedings of Unconventional Computing and Natural Computing 2021 (UCNC 2021)
  • Self-replication via tile self-assembly, Andrew Alseth, Daniel Hader, Matthew J. Patitz. Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on DNA Computing and Molecular Programming (DNA 27)
  • The impacts of dimensionality, diffusion, and directedness on intrinsic universality in the abstract tile assembly model, Daniel Hader, Aaron Koch, Matthew J. Patitz, Michael Sharp. 2020 ACM-SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms (SODA 2020)
  • Geometric tiles and powers and limitations of geometric hindrance in self-assembly, Daniel Hader, Matthew J. Patitz. Proceedings of Unconventional Computing and Natural Computing 2019 (UCNC 2019)
Referee Work

I have reviewed papers for the following conferences and journals:
  • NACO 2021
  • ISAAC 2021
  • UCNC 2021
  • ESA 2021
  • DNA 27
  • ICALP 2021
  • SIROCCO 2020
  • DLT 2020
  • DNA 25



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