Dr. Cecilia Ying

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cecilia Ying is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Purdue University with 15 years of industry experience in capital markets and risk management. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses that blend theoretical foundations with practical applications. Her courses include Analyzing Unstructured Data, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Visual Analytics, and Management & Information Systems. Ying's informed professional background allows her to provide students with real-world insights and skills that are highly valued in today's data-driven industries. Her research focuses on the application of large language models and their potential societal impacts, with a particular emphasis on model explainability, biases, and corrective measures. Drawing on her extensive experience in the financial sector, she aims to develop AI solutions that are technically sound and grounded in the practical realities of the industry.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2021-08-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses such as Analyzing Unstructured Data, Introduction to AI, and Visual Analytics.

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.