Damini Kusum

Hi! I am a third-year Ph.D. student in Logic, Computation, and Methodology at Carnegie Mellon University. My current research explores how the theory of algorithmic randomness can provide insights into learning under computational constraints. Alongside my research, I am broadly interested in the philosophy of mathematics and the philosophy of language. I was a PIBBSS fellow in the summer of 2026.

Before starting my Ph.D., I worked as a systematic strategist at AllianceBernstein and was affiliated with the Causality in Cognition Lab at Stanford. I received my bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics from UCLA. Outside of work, I enjoy documentaries, history, and electronic body music. I am trained in Kathak and Hindustani classical music. In 2026, I completed a month-long apprenticeship with the Saami Brothers in the Khayal tradition.

You can contact me @ dkusum@andrew.cmu.edu