Former Informatics Olympians

Register of Former Australian Informatics Olympians

Australia's participation in the International Olympiad in Informatics is directed by the Australian Informatics Olympiad Committee, a subtrust of the Australian Mathematics Trust. Any information on whereabouts of the Olympians below would be appreciated and can be directed to Peter Taylor. It is suggested at least degrees (inc University) awarded, years, and current activity would be of interest at a minimum. Anyone who has a home page which they would like to hot-link, please advise your URL.

1992 Bonn, Germany (This IOI was attended under a selection process initiated from the results of the Toowoomba based school teams competition)

Barry Brannan, Launceston College, TAS, Yr 11, Bronze
Ivan Hamilton, Colo High School, NSW, Yr 11, Bronze
In 2003 Systems Analyst for a pharmaceutical company, juggling systems and numbers.
Soren John Henriksen, Belmont High School, NSW, Yr 12, Silver
In 2003 works for Centre for Integrated Dynamics and Control at University of Newcastle

1999 Antalya, Turkey (62 countries)
- David Cooper, Carine Senior High School, WA, Year 12
  David completed a B Eng (Software Eng) at Curtin University. In 2004 he commenced a PhD in Software Engineering at Curtin.
- Nigel Dahlenburg, Birdwood High School, SA, Year 12
- Peter Hawkins, Canberra Grammar School, ACT, Year 11, Bronze
  In 2001 Peter commenced a Science degree at the University of Melbourne. In 2005 Peter has graduated and is planning to study for a PhD.
- Ka-Shu Wong, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW, Year 12, Bronze
  In 2000 Ka-Shu commenced a Science degree at the University of New South Wales. In 2005 he has graduated, winning the University Medal, and is enrolled in a PhD at the University of New South Wales in Computer Science.
Australia's first team, from left Dr Robbie Gates (Team Leader), Nigel Dahlenberg, Peter Hawkins, Ka-Shu Wong, David Cooper, Ben Burton (Deputy Team Leader) and Sandra Brownscombe (Manager).
2000 Beijing, China (70 countries)
- Peter Hawkins, Canberra Grammar School, ACT, Year 12, Bronze
  Selected for the second time. See 1999.
- David Greenaway, Mosman High School, NSW, Year 10, Bronze
  In 2003 David commenced studying Computer Science at the University of New South Wales. In 2006 he undertook an Honours year and won the University Medal.
- Min-Zhao Lee, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW, Year 11, Bronze
- David Liu, Brisbane Grammar School, Qld, Year 12
In the picture, from left, are Peter Hawkins, David Greenaway, Min-Zhao Lee and David Liu after the medal-awarding ceremony.
2001 Tampere, Finland (74 countries)
- David Burburan, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW, Year 12, Bronze
- Troy Cruickshank, The Heights School, SA, Year 12
- Adam Kerz, Lismore High School, NSW, Year 11, Bronze
- Cameron Patrick, Carine Senior High School, WA, Year 11, Bronze
  Studying Philosophy and Pure Mathematics at the University of Western Australia since 2003.
In the picture, from left, are Troy Cruickshank, Cameron Patrick, Adam Kerz and David Burburan after the medal-awarding ceremony.
2002 Yong-In, Korea
- David Ananian-Cooper, St Peter's College, SA, Year 12
  In 2003 started a combined law/science course at the ANU on a scholarship. In his science component he has completed a combined pure mathematics/theoretical physics major in 2006 and still needs three semesters to complete the law degree.
- Clarence Dang, Caringbah Selective High School, NSW, Year 12
  Clarence studied for and completed, in the years 2003 to 2006, a Bachelor of Software Engineering degree at UNSW. He won the University Medal and obtained 1st Class Honours. In October 2007 he moves to Redmond WA, to work on Windows, at Microsoft.
- Alex Flint, Glenunga International High School, SA, Year 11
  In 2004 started studying Computer Science and Mathematics at the University of Adelaide.
- David Greenaway, Mosman High School, NSW, Year 12, Silver
  Selected for the second time. See 2000.

Australia's team after Closing Ceremony. From left Alex Flint, David Ananian-Cooper, Clarence Dang, Dr David Clark (Deputy Leader), David Greenaway (with Silver Medal) and Ben Burton (Leader).

2003 Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
- David Barr, The King's School, NSW, Year 12, Bronze
  In 2004 started studying Computational Science at the ANU.
- Patrick Coleman, St Peter's College, SA, Year 11, Bronze
  Studying Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Adelaide, since 2005.
- Alex Flint, Glenunga International High School, SA, Year 11
  Selected for the second time. See 2002.
- Giancarlo Salamanca, Wesley College, VIC, Year 10, Bronze

The team is seen photographed with Mr Gary Nairn MP, Chairman of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Science and Innovation, from left Patrick Coleman, Alex Flint, Giancarlo Salamanca and David Barr, before departure.

2004 Athens, Greece
- Christopher Butner, Anglican Church Grammar School, QLD, Year 12
- Patrick Coleman, St Peter's College, SA, Year 11
  Selected for the second time, see 2003.
- Ramana Kumar, Canberra Grammar School, ACT, Year 11
- Giancarlo Salamanca, Wesley College, VIC, Year 11
  Selected for the second time, see 2003

From left Patrick Coleman, Giancarlo Salamanca, Dr Benjamin Burton (Team Leader), Christopher Butner and Ramana Kumar.

2005 Novy Sacz, Poland
- Christopher Chen, Carey Baptist Grammar School, VIC, Year 11
  Still at school 2007.
- Alexander Davies, Anglican Church Grammar School, QLD, Year 12, Bronze
  In 2006 Alexander commenced study for PhB at the Australian National University.
- Ramana Kumar, Canberra Grammar School, ACT, Year 12
  Selected for the second time. See 2004.
- Chris Leong, James Ruse Ag High School, NSW, Year 12

From left Alexander Davies, Chris Leong, Ramana Kumar and Christopher Chen, after the Closing Ceremony.

2006 Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
- Alan Alpert, Brisbane Grammar School, QLD, Year 12
- Christopher Chen, Carey Baptist Grammar School, VIC, Year 11, Gold
  Selected for the second time. See 2005.
- Jarrah Lacko, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW, Year 10, Silver
- Jack Murray, De la Salle College, VIC, Year 10

The team, from left Alan Alpert, Jarrah Lacko, Christopher Chen, and Jack Murray after the Closing Ceremony.

2007 Zagreb, Croatia
- Christopher Chen, Carey Baptist Grammar School, VIC, Year 12, Gold
  Selected for the third time. See 2005.
- Alex Mathews, Como Secondary College, WA, Year 12, Bronze
- Angus McInnes, De la Salle College, VIC, Year 12, Bronze
- Jack Murray, De la Salle College, VIC, Year 11, Silver
  Selected for the second time. See 2006.
Photographed immediately after the Closing Ceremony are, from left Alex Mathews, Christopher Chen, Australian Ambassador to Croatia Tracy Reid OAM, Jack Murray, and Angus McInnes.

2008 Cairo, Egypt

2009 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

2010 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

2011 Thailand