Dr. Chao Gao

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Biography

Chao Gao is a Professor of Statistics at the University of Chicago. He graduated from Yale University and has been advised by Harry Zhou. His main research interests focus on nonparametric high-dimensional statistics, network analysis, Bayesian theory, and robust statistics. He has served as an Associate Editor for several prestigious journals including Annals of Statistics and Bernoulli. His academic contributions include various influential papers covering topics such as robust estimation, confidence prediction sets, and network analysis. He has also interned at Microsoft Research and was a visiting student at Leiden University. His work has greatly impacted the field of statistical theory and applications, showcasing novel methodologies for high-dimensional data analysis and inference.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Conducts research and teaches courses in Statistics.

Associate Editor

2023-09-01 — Present

Annals of Statistics • Remote

Responsible for managing the peer review process for submitted manuscripts.

Site Director

2022-09-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Oversees academic projects and collaborations.

Intern

2014-01-01 — 2014-08-01

Microsoft Research • Redmond, WA

Assisted in statistical research and data analysis.

Visiting Student

2015-01-01 — 2015-12-01

Leiden University • Leiden, Netherlands

Engaged in collaborative research under Professor Aad van der Vaart.

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