2026–2031
Aug. 2026 – May 2031 (expected)
Now
Duke University
Ph.D. in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
- PhD research advisor: Prof. Anru Zhang
Experiences
Where I have studied, taught, and built communities. The complete record is in my CV.
01Education
2023–2026
Aug. 2023 – May 2026
Emory University
B.S. in Applied Mathematics & Statistics (Highest Honors); Artificial Intelligence Minor; Magna Cum Laude
- Independent research and honors thesis advisor: Prof. Ruoxuan Xiong
- Highest Honors
- GPA 3.99 / 4.00
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Dean's List
- ASA DataFest Best Visualization Award
Selected coursework
Graduate level
- Causal Inference (doctoral)
- Graph Theory
Core
- Mathematical Statistics
- Elementary Real Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Numerical Analysis
- Linear Optimization
02Teaching
2026
Jan. 2026 – May 2026
Emory University
Teaching Assistant and Grader · Machine Learning
- Department of Data and Decision Sciences
Graded assignments and exams for an undergraduate machine learning course with timely, constructive feedback, and answered students' questions on concepts and coursework.
2025
Jun. 2025 – Aug. 2025
AwesomeMath
Teaching Assistant and Grader · Algebra for Mathematical Olympiads
Supported instruction for high school students, mentored them through challenging problems, and handled homework solutions, grading, and exam evaluation for competition preparation.
- Inequalities
- Factoring techniques
- Trigonometry
- Systems of equations
03Leadership
2025–2026
Apr. 2025 – May 2026
Emory Chinese Student Association
President
- team members led
- 100+
- students and families reached
- 2,000+
Organized cultural, academic, and social programs for Chinese students at Emory, including the annual Summer Pre-Orientation, the Mid-Autumn Festival Fair, and career development workshops.
2024–2025
Apr. 2024 – Oct. 2025
Emory Artificial Intelligence and Data Association
Founder and President
- general members
- 200+
- core members
- 20+
Built an interdisciplinary AI community and launched “AI for ALL,” a series of workshops, discussions, and mentorship programs that bring AI literacy to students from every academic background.
2022–2024
Aug. 2022 – Jul. 2024
YouthBuild Program
Co-Founder and Standing Council Member
- student members
- 300+
- partner organizations
- 10+
- charity projects led
- 10+
Co-authored the High School Volunteer Handbook, developed a cloud-based platform for sharing volunteer services, and led large-scale offline charity projects with the Shaanxi Charity Organization.