Dr. Eugene Katsevich

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eugene Katsevich is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his Ph.D. in Statistics from Stanford University in 2019, and prior to that, completed an A.B. in Mathematics from Princeton University in 2014. His research interests focus on high-dimensional variable selection, multiple testing, and applications in genetics and genomics. Katsevich has also held a postdoctoral researcher position at Carnegie Mellon University, where he engaged in the development of methodologies for statistical inference in high-dimensional data settings. His work is widely published, including contributions to the Annals of Statistics and Nature Communications, addressing topics that range from statistical modeling to data mining techniques. In addition to his research, he teaches various courses related to data mining and statistical methodology at the graduate level, aiming to equip students with both theoretical foundations and practical skills in statistics. Katsevich has received accolades such as the Wharton Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award in 2021. His current work continues to push the envelope in applied statistics, particularly as it interfaces with data science and artificial intelligence.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Department of Statistics and Data Science, Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Conducted research in high-dimensional statistical inference and data science methodologies.

Awards

#2021

Wharton Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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