Dr. Andrew Zheng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrew Zheng is an Assistant Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business focusing on Operations and Logistics. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Northwestern University and completed his PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research interests primarily revolve around Reinforcement Learning and Bandits, with recent publications including work on Markovian Interference Experiments and Synthetically Controlled Bandits, both submitted to Management Science. Zheng is also involved in teaching courses such as Business Applications of Machine Learning and Analytics Leadership as part of the Master of Business Analytics program.

Research Interests

Reinforcement Learning Bandits Experimentation

Courses

Business Applications of Machine Learning (MBAN) Analytics Leadership (MBAN)

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.