Duke University | Ph.D. Student in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
- PhD Advisor: Professor Anru Zhang
Education Experiences
Emory University | Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Statistics with Highest Honors, with a Minor in Artificial Intelligence
- GPA: 3.99/4.00
- Independent Research and Honors Program Advisor: Professor Ruoxuan Xiong
- Awards and Honors: Phi Beta Kappa; Dean's List; American Statistical Association DataFest Best Visualization Award
- Relevant Courseworks:
- Mathematics: Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Ordinary Differential Equations, Linear Optimization, Graph Theory (Graduate Level), Elementary Real Analysis
- Statistics & Computation: Mathematical Statistics, Numerical Analysis, Data Structures and Algorithms, Data Science Computing, Machine Learning, Text Data Science, Information Visualization, Experimental Methods, Causal Inference (Doctoral Level)
- Biostatistics & Bioinformatics: Systems Biology and Biotechnology Specialization (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai)
Xi'an Tie Yi High School | CollegeBoard AP Program
- GPA: 97.33/100 (unweighted)
- Awards and Honors: American Invitational Mathematics Examination 9 Marks; Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge National Gold Award; Continental Calculus League National Gold; Outstanding Graduate; Recipient of the Excellence Academic Scholarship
Teaching Experiences
Teaching Assistant and Grader | Emory University Department of Data and Decision Sciences - Machine Learning Course
- Graded assignments and exams for an undergraduate machine learning course, providing timely and constructive feedback to support student learning.
- Supported students by answering questions on machine learning concepts and coursework.
Teaching Assistant and Grader | AwesomeMath - Algebra Course for Mathematical Olympiads
- Supported instruction in advanced algebra and mathematical Olympiad topics for high school students, covering inequalities, factoring techniques, trigonometry, and systems of equations.
- Mentored students through challenging problems while managing homework solutions, grading, and exam evaluation to support learning progress and competition preparation.
Leadership Experiences
President | Emory Chinese Student Association
- Led a team of over 100 members to organize and execute cultural, academic, and social events, enhancing community engagement for Chinese students at Emory University.
- Fostered cross-cultural exchange through initiatives such as the annual Summer Pre-Orientation, Mid-Autumn Festival Fair, and academic career development workshops, impacting over 2,000 students and families.
Founder and President | Emory Artificial Intelligence and Data Association
- Led EAIDA to become a dynamic AI community, with over 200 general members and over 20 core members, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in artificial intelligence and data science.
- Launched the "AI for ALL" initiative, promoting AI literacy among students from diverse academic backgrounds through workshops, discussions, and mentorship programs aimed at making AI more accessible.
Co-Founder & Standing Council Member | YouthBuild Program
- Contributed to the drafting and publication of the High School Volunteer Handbook and developed a cloud-based volunteer service sharing platform, equipping over 300 student members with structured resources and fostering collaboration with over 10 public service organizations.
- Organized and led 10+ large-scale offline charity projects in partnership with the Shaanxi Charity Organization.